Not
long time ago it was definatly risky to hire a taxi in Prague, but fortunatly
since 1st of April 98, there are regulations. If you take a taxi for a trip within
Prague and you do not go out of Prague's borders you can hire a cab without beeing
scared if you pay attention to the following: Prior to setiing off, the taximeter
must be reset and the figure 30 Kc will appear on the display.
There
is for all taxis within the city of Prague a regulated maximum rate: A One-off
boarding charge is max. 30; 1 kilometer within the city bounderies is max. 22
Kc and Waiting is max. 4 Kc per miunute. Make sure you ask for a receipt before
paying. Receipts have to be printed out by the taximeter since April 98 .
Warning
for Customers
Stories of taxis taking
the "scenic route" all around Prague abound, with fares going beyond
50 Euros. So be careful. Many sources recommend AAA Taxi (phone: 140-14) or Profi
Taxi as being the most fair. It's best to call them and have them pick you up.
You can also arrange a taxi to take you around to several destinations. Your hotel
can set this up for you, but it'll cost more than just calling one as you need
it.
Each taxi has to be equipped with
permanently installed yellow roof lamp with the TAXI sign in black letters.
The
registration number, company name and the price list including the basic rate,
kilometer rate and one-minute-waiting rate must be displayed on both front doors
of the cab. These prices must correspond with the prices set on the meters in
the cabs.
Customers are recommended to order a taxi with nonstop dispatching
offices where the information on fares is available in advance.
After
the journey is completed, the customer has the right to ask the taxi driver for
an orderly and fully filled receipt for the payment. The receipt has to be issued
by the taxameter printer.
Taxis
ordered through the dispatcher are cheaper
Selected
Nonstop Taxi Dispatching Offices: Taxi Praha Phone: 266778899 & 66776677 (October
2002: 17.9 CZK/km)
Profi Taxi Phone: 214035 (October 2002: 18.9 CZK/km)
AAA
Phone: 214014 & 233113311 & 23122112 (October 2002: 19.9 CZK/km)
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