Taxis

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for legislation on taxi services and for its further development and consistent implementation. Where necessary, the Ministry also participates in other development projects concerning taxi transport.

Provisions on taxi services are laid down in the Taxi Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2007. The Act’s objective is to ensure high-quality taxi transport services throughout Finland.

Taxi services are subject to licence. Licence-holders must have the appropriate professional skills and be able to meet their financial obligations. The maximum number of taxi licences per municipality is confirmed each year. The licences are granted by the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment.

Further provisions on the maximum charges for taxi services are laid down annually by Government decree.