Fines in Norway – for "pirate" taxis. The Norwegian police announced that they will fight the so-called "pirate taxis" in Norway. What exactly does this mean? The main point is that in Norway only certain people can become taxi drivers. As you can easily guess, these services are not the cheapest. Due to this situation, the practice of giving people a lift by strangers for a fee has become more and more common. This phenomenon is known as "pirate taxis".
Fines in Norway – for "pirate" taxis. “Pirate taxis” – how and when do they work?
High taxi fares are the bane of the inhabitants of many Norwegian cities. It is not surprising then that in larger cities, the practice of providing coach services by strangers for money has developed. Of course, it is by no means legal and it is this phenomenon that the Norwegian police have announced that they will fight. If someone knows where he should stop, he will quickly find a driver who will take him to the place of his choice for much less than a "legal" taxi. The passenger knows the name of the driver as he introduces himself first. However, he stipulates that in the event of a control or arrest by the police, the passenger is to say that he is a good friend of the driver and that the driver offered him a lift.
Mandates in Norway. How do "pirate" taxis work?How high are the penalties for driving a "pirate taxi"?
Fines in Norway – for "pirate" taxis. Police in Norway announced that driving a "pirate taxi" could be punished with a fine of 10 to 000 Norwegian Krones. Additionally, the driver of such a taxi will lose vehicle registration numbers for a period of 15 months. The fight against illegal taxis is aimed not only at eliminating illegal work, but also at ensuring the safety of passengers of such taxis. A driver who is not a licensed taxi driver cannot ensure safe transport to the selected place, and in the event of any accident, the passenger is not protected in any way. It is estimated that in Norway nearly 000 people belong to the groups that associate supporters of this way of traveling.
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