Taxi plates go green as Finland steps up regulation
The government is reigning in the taxi sector with new rules extending to ride-hailing platforms.
Finland is introducing new regulations to make taxis easily identifiable, with green number plates taking effect from 2027. The green plates with black registration numbers will apply to all taxis, including those booked through ride-hailing services. The transition period will last six months, with green plates becoming mandatory from July 2027.
Taxis will also be required to display a taxi sign on their roofs. In addition to the new plates, taximeters will be mandatory in all taxi vehicles starting next February. Finland tightened rules related to the taxi sector at the beginning of the year, including requiring drivers to disclose fare information to passengers before rides begin.
Starting September 1st, drivers' criminal backgrounds are being more closely scrutinized to improve passenger safety. Finland liberalized its taxi market in 2018, but concerns over pricing, passenger safety, and service quality have persisted since then.
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