Lisätaksat

Lisätaksat are additional charges added to taxi fares in Finland. They are charges beyond the base fare and can be either fixed amounts or percentage-based. Lisätaksat are applied under certain conditions or times to cover extra costs or services and are shown separately from the base fare on the meter and receipts.

Common examples include night-time surcharges, weekend or holiday surcharges, and airport pickup or drop-off surcharges. Some taxi operators also apply surcharges for bookings made by phone or app, for trips with extra luggage, or for rides originating from busy locations. The specific types and amounts of lisätaksat vary by city, operator, and service level, and not all operators use every surcharge.

Regulation and transparency are important aspects of lisätaksat. In many areas, surcharges must be clearly indicated on the taxi meter or fare receipt, and customers should be informed about any applicable lisätaksat before or at the start of a ride. If a surcharge is unclear or disputed, customers can contact the taxi company or local consumer protection authorities for guidance.

Impact and reception of lisätaksat can vary. They can help cover increased operating costs or reflect higher demand during certain times, but they also affect the total price of a ride and may be a point of negotiation or complaint for customers. Overall, lisätaksat are part of the pricing structure that governs taxi services in Finland, differing by region and operator.