Taxi in Azerbaijan has several features that must be mentioned. Going to this country on vacation or on business, you need to familiarize yourself with the approximate prices and "surprises" of the Azerbaijani taxi in advance.
To begin with, the bulk of taxi cars are not new, but used cars that arrived in Azerbaijan from London. All cars are purple, so the local population calls taxis unusual - "eggplants". European developed countries have long established uniform prices for taxi fares. This is not the case in Azerbaijan. Arriving at the airport, you will see how taxi drivers rush to you and start offering their services for 30-35 manats. However, if you cannot get to your destination by bus or shuttle, then start bargaining. Your trip can cost significantly less if you worry about it yourself. Once you get in a taxi and pay 20 manats, know that you can get a travel companion.
Features of taxi in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a bright and emotional country. Local taxi drivers are hot-tempered but good-natured people. Therefore, it is better not to enter into useless arguments with taxi drivers. Every year the number of private taxi drivers is decreasing. Expensive licenses for this type of activity do not make it possible to continue working further. Official taxi companies can raise rates based on their job interests.
There are no uniform tariffs in Azerbaijan, most taxi cars are not equipped with meters. Therefore, approximate prices start with the following marks:
- Basic tariff - the price for boarding a taxi - $ 1.29;
- Standard rate - taxi ride for 1 hour - 0, 89 dollars;
- Standard fare - waiting for a passenger for 1 hour - $ 7.44.
The Azerbaijani authorities are making every effort to "cultivate" the taxi service, making it more advanced and reliable. Whether it is good or bad, tourists themselves will decide using this type of transport.
You can order a taxi by phone: (+99412) 437-88-98; (+99412) 565-31-89; (+99450) 240-41-45.
Before using the services of an official company, remember that a taxi just caught on the street will cost much less!
