Photo from the internet. Inspections of unlicensed taxis will begin on February 1 The Patrol Service of the Police has urged taxi drivers to complete the necessary procedures and gather all required documents to obtain a taxi operation license by February 1, 2026.
Starting from February 1, employees of the Patrol Service will conduct targeted raids to identify drivers who are transporting passengers without a license. Violators will be held accountable in accordance with current legislation.
The Patrol Service noted that obtaining a license is mandatory for all taxi drivers and urged them to prepare in advance for this process to comply with legal requirements. Compliance with regulations, they said, is an important aspect of ensuring passenger safety and order on the roads.
Information
To obtain a license for passenger transportation by cars—taxis intended for intercity trips (over 60 kilometers), as well as cars—taxis with more than four seating places (excluding the driver's seat) for urban and suburban transportation (up to 60 kilometers), a specific set of documents must be provided.
For legal entities:
copy of the mandatory civil liability insurance contract for passengers;
documents confirming the presence of a production and technical base (inspection pit for pre-trip technical inspection; premises for medical examination of drivers; classroom for safety briefings on passenger transportation);
documents confirming the qualifications of specialists responsible for transport operation and transportation safety;
information about available vehicles;
copies of orders for the appointment of specialists (or employment contract).
The passenger transportation license is valid for one calendar year. For individuals:
copies of the vehicle registration certificate and power of attorney for management;
copy of the technical inspection act;
copy of the mandatory civil liability insurance contract for passengers;
copy of the contract with a legal or natural person possessing a production base for technical inspection and medical examination;
copy of the driver's license of the appropriate category with at least three years of driving experience;
medical certificate of the established form;
certificate of no criminal record.
If the taxi has no more than four seating places (excluding the driver's seat) and is intended for urban and suburban transportation (up to 60 kilometers), additional documents are also required.
For legal entities:
copy of the mandatory civil liability insurance contract for passengers;
information about available vehicles;
documents confirming the qualifications of specialists;
copies of orders for the appointment of specialists (or employment contract).
For individuals:
copies of the vehicle registration certificate and power of attorney for management;
copy of the technical inspection act;
copy of the mandatory civil liability insurance contract;
copy of the driver's license of the appropriate category with at least three years of driving experience;
medical certificate of the established form;
certificate of no criminal record.
Taxi drivers operating right-hand drive vehicles will not be able to obtain a license to work in taxis.
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