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    Must a taxi driver in Finland tell you the fare before the trip?

    Knowing the price before you set off.

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    Short answer

    Traficom says the holder of a taxi licence must give the consumer fare information before the journey begins. From 1 September 2026 the driver must also give this information, orally or in writing, if the passenger asks. For trips taken without booking, or with a variable fare, the total fare or the way it is calculated must be clear and must not change during the trip. Without an agreed fixed price, you must also be told the price of an example trip of 10 km and 15 minutes. Breaches can lead to a traffic penalty fee for the licence holder.

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    Why

    1. Driver must tell the fare on request.
    2. Fare basis must not change during the trip.
    3. Example trip: 10 km and 15 minutes.

    Details

    Traficom says breaches can result in a traffic penalty fee for the licence holder.

    Tip

    Ask the fare at the rank before you get in, and compare the example prices on the cars.

    What may differ

    Fixed-price app bookings show the total price when you confirm the order.

    Common misconception

    Only the dispatch centre has to give you the fare.

    What actually happens

    From 1 September 2026 the driver must also give it if you ask.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Taxi rules are changing in stages in 2026–2027, so check Traficom and the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority.

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