Taxis without Limits: Prague Has Abolished the Cap on Taximeter Prices, a Ride Can Cost a Fortune
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A taxi ride to the center of the capital can now cost tens of thousands of crowns or more. As of October 1, the Prague City Hall has abolished price caps for classic taxi services using taximeters. This follows from a decision published on the capital's website, which was highlighted by the Zdopravy.cz server on Friday.
Taxi fare of 1000 CZK and 500 per kilometer? No problem... The Prague City Hall has abolished price caps. Why? The decision is shrouded in mist. Or are they just lies? What do officials say about allowing the return of the taxi mafia?
The Prague City Council has abolished price caps for classic taxi services using taximeters as of October 1. This follows from a decision published on the capital city's website and was pointed out by the Zdopravy.cz server on Friday. According to the published document, the city administration decided on the step, which was denied by Deputy Mayor for Transport Jaromír Beránek (Piráti). According to Beránek, the department made the decision itse…
In Prague, price regulation that set maximum prices for taxis with taximeters has ceased to apply since the beginning of October. This was pointed out, for example, by the president of the Trade and Tourism Association, Tomáš Prouza, who described it as the return of the "nineties" and the "taxi mafia". Traditional taxi drivers can now charge prices many times higher than in the past. Councilor for Transport Jaromír Beránek stated that the decis…
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