Taxi in Sweden is a very popular form of transport both among the local population and among visitors and tourists. It must be said that Sweden is a developed country, so the authorities are vigilant to ensure that order is observed in everything, even with regard to taxi services.
Taxi features in Sweden
There are a lot of taxi companies in Sweden. Therefore, the competition is at a high level. This is very beneficial for passengers who prefer to use taxi services. Cars in taxi companies are usually very comfortable and comfortable, equipped with air conditioning. There is no single system for toll payments in Sweden. Each company has the right to establish such tariffs and rates that are beneficial to it. However, as already mentioned, the competition is very strong, therefore the owners of the companies try to set loyal prices. At the request of the passenger, the driver is obliged to issue a receipt confirming the payment of the fare.
- For boarding a taxi, you will be charged approximately 20-25 CZK.
- For one kilometer of the journey, you will need to pay 8-10 kroons.
Taxis from the airport will cost more, but this is not surprising. There are taxis in Sweden that have a "fixed" tariff. Most often, such cars are owned by the largest taxi companies.
Arriving in Sweden, you can use the services of a "free" taxi. You will need to agree on the fare in such a car in advance, so that later you will not be in for surprises that are unpleasant for you. Payment is most often made in cash, but it is possible to pay for the service with a credit card or any plastic bank card. Before calling a taxi, check with the dispatcher if you can pay with a card with a driver.
How to find a taxi
In order to use taxi services in Sweden, you need to use one of the telephones of large companies that provide taxi services: "Taxi 020" +46 8 850 400; Taxi Stockholm +46 8 15 00 00; Taxi Kurir +46 8 30 00 00.
It is quite difficult to get a taxi on the street. Taxis can be taken at any taxi rank.
Taxi in Sweden is a civilized form of transport. Here drivers will not be rude to you, they will not try to deceive you. Although you shouldn't lose your vigilance. There is always an exception to the rule.
