The government proposed a maximum taxi fare in the summer with the proposed regulations currently out for consultation.
Oslo City Council has said it is in favour of such a measure being introduced, and has provided feedback for the proposal’s consultation stage.
When proposals in Norway go for consultation, experts and those who would be affected by or benefit from the legislation provide feedback to the government.
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Environment and Transport Councillor Marit Kristine Vea said that the number of complaints from customers increased after the taxi market in the city was deregulated in 2020.
“Several of the complaints are from tourists driving from Gardermoen,” Vea said in a statement.
A proposed cap of 16 kroner and 70 øre has been suggested by the government. This would cap taxi fares to the city centre from the airport at around 800 kroner depending on the route the driver takes.
Should the new regulations be adopted after the consultation stage, then they will only be applied for a year to see how they work in reality.
The country’s competition authority has previously warned against maximum prices in the Oslo area, while large taxi firms in the region have said it was a good measure.
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