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    What changes in Finnish taxi rules in 2026 and 2027?

    The taxi sector reform, stage by stage.

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    Short answer

    Traficom describes the reform in five stages. From 1 September 2026, drivers must also give fare information before the trip if the passenger asks, the driver exam gets a new topic on rights and obligations, and criminal record checks cover more offences. From 1 November 2026, new drivers need 21 hours of training before the exam. From 1 January 2027, taxis can apply for distinctive, differently coloured plates. From 1 February 2027, a taximeter is mandatory in all taxis. From 1 July 2027, taxi plates are mandatory for all taxi vehicles.

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    Why

    1. Driver must give fares on request from 1.9.2026.
    2. Taximeters compulsory from 1.2.2027.
    3. Taxi plates compulsory from 1.7.2027.

    Details

    Traficom says existing drivers must complete 7 hours of further training between 1 November 2026 and 31 August 2034.

    Tip

    From 2027 you can look up a taxi licence holder by registration number in a public register.

    What may differ

    Traficom is issuing detailed regulations in stages; check its page for updates.

    Common misconception

    Taxi prices will be fixed by the state again.

    What actually happens

    The reform adds rules on information and equipment, not state price setting.

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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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