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Taking a taxi
Taking a taxi
Taking a taxi in France is not just a matter of stepping out into the road and putting your hand out! In the provinces, taxis need to be booked in advance.
Along with Germany,
France is one of the most regulated countries as far as taxis are concerned. The number of taxis is restricted by a licence
system. Around 14,900 are issued in Paris and 44,000 in
the whole country. Taxi driving is subject to the holding of a licence or « parking licence », granted by the mayor or the prefect. While some licences are delivered on a free basis, most of them are “purchased” on a secondary market from a licence holder who wishes to sell it,
Taxi prices are fixed by the Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances and regulated locally by the préfectures. Prices vary according to region, number of passengers, baggage, animals, or irregular items (skis, bicycles, wheelchairs, etc.).Taxi drivers must have the prices in full view in their vehicles. The starting tariff at present is 2€30 but his could be more depending on the above. A minimum payment of 5€60 is likely to be applied if the distance is very short.
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