One in four taxis banned in major inspection in Oslo and Romerike
During a major inspection of the taxis in Oslo and Romerike on Wednesday night, faults were found in 34 out of 133 vehicles. Several were…
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Center Party criticizes increase in number of taxi licenses: “It has ruined the everyday life of taxi drivers”
The number of taxi licenses in Oslo increased by 51% after the taxi reform was introduced in November 2020. “The government, together with the Progress…
Norway registered a large decrease in people using taxis last year
Taxis in Norway drove a total of 195 million kilometers with passengers in 2020. That is a decrease of 30.7% from the previous year. New…
The Norwegian Taxi Association asks for taxi drivers to be given priority in the vaccine queue – again
Last autumn, the Norwegian Taxi Association made a strong request to the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) to give vaccine priority to taxi drivers….
Every fifth taxi driver in Norway lost their job in 2020
More than 3,000 taxi drivers lost their jobs in 2020. The taxi industry has experienced the most significant unemployment surge, along with clothing stores, hotels,…
Health authorities recommend both passengers and drivers use face masks in taxis in Norway
The Norwegian Directorate of Health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) recommend the use of face masks by both passengers and drivers in…
Norway’s latest taxi reform results in several hundred new applications
One week after the new taxi reform came into force, 104 applications for taxi licenses for 487 cars have been received. The figures were revealed…
