Ukrtransbezpeka starts checking taxi drivers: what they are fined for
28 January 10:53
Inspectors of the State Service for Transport Safety have begun conducting raids on drivers working with well-known taxi services. This was reported by the press service of Ukrtransbezpeka, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
It is noted that during a raid in the Lviv region, inspectors together with the patrol police stopped Nissan and Peugeot cars that were transporting passengers by car to order.
“During the inspection of the documents on the basis of which the passengers were transported, it was found that the drivers were not business entities and did not have a license to carry out such activities,” the agency said.
It is reported that the drivers were drawn up reports for committing an administrative offense, the responsibility for which will be determined by the court. The amount of the fine ranges from UAH 17,000 to UAH 34,000.
As a reminder, the Verkhovna Rada has registered Draft Law No. 11025, which regulates the issue of bringing to justice road carriers that carry out passenger transportation by bus without the appropriate permits (“illegal” transportation).
How to obtain a taxi license
According to clause 11 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1001, the following requirements are set for drivers engaged in domestic and international transportation of passengers by taxi
- availability of a driver’s license of category B;
- at least three years of driving experience under category B;
- minimum age of 21 years.
according to clause 11 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1001, the following requirements are established for drivers engaged in domestic and international transportation of passengers by taxi
- a driver’s license of category B;
- at least three years of driving experience under category B;
- the minimum age of a person is 21 years.
How much does a taxi license cost in Ukraine?
On the Diia portal, the cost of obtaining a license is UAH 2,481.
Renewal, replacement of data or revocation of a license is free of charge. A taxi license for private representatives costs from UAH 2,500.
