Croatia introduces taxi fare caps and transparency rules
The Croatian government has adopted amendments to the Law on Road Transport that tighten regulation of the autotaxi market. The new draft, presented by State Secretary Tomislav Mihotić of the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Sea, sets maximum limits for the start fare, price per kilometre, per minute of travel and waiting charges. No minimum price or fixed fares are prescribed, but the rule aims to curb excessive and non‑transparent pricing, especially during the tourist season.
Taxis must now display the highest possible tariff and the calculated price for a ride of up to five kilometres or fifteen minutes on a clearly visible part of the vehicle door. Vehicles operating solely via electronic applications are exempt from the signage requirement if the final price and route are shown on the passenger’s device, but they must display a sign prohibiting direct driver ordering. The regulation also bans extra charges for ordering, digital platform fees, vehicle entry and similar add‑ons.
Data from Numbeo show current average start prices ranging from €2 in Zagreb and Osijek to €5 in Rijeka and Šibenik, with per‑kilometre rates between €1 in Osijek and €2 in Pula. The legislation was approved by the Croatian Parliament and is intended to protect consumers while maintaining a functional taxi market.
Entities: Croatia · Croatian Parliament · Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Sea · Numbeo · Tomislav Mihotić
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taxis must display the maximum tariff and calculated price for a ride up to five kilometres or fifteen minutes on a visible part of the vehicle door. (221d2764-71f0-4427-9058-5c21ed12d9ad)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new regulation limits the maximum start fare, per kilometre, per minute, and waiting fees for taxis. (multiple)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Croatian Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Road Transport regulating the taxi market. (c950fda5-fcf0-4803-8874-dd231bdcf5d9)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Current average taxi start prices range from €2 in Zagreb and Osijek to €5 in Rijeka and Šibenik; per‑kilometre rates range from €1 in Osijek to €2 in Pula. (c950fda5-fcf0-4803-8874-dd231bdcf5d9)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The regulation bans extra charges for order, digital platform fees, vehicle entry and similar add‑ons. (d9a41978-deb5-46f8-aac4-aa20b8702397)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The regulation does not set a minimum price or fixed fares for taxis. (multiple)
- [● 2 SOURCES] State Secretary Tomislav Mihotić presented the draft regulation on a Tuesday. (multiple)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vehicles operating exclusively via electronic applications are exempt from the signage requirement if the price is shown on the passenger’s device, but must display a sign prohibiting direct driver‑to (221d2764-71f0-4427-9058-5c21ed12d9ad)