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The Termini surcharge of 2 Euros
In the year 2007 the city of Rome decided to give out more taxi licences, which was necessary because, especially at the main railway station Termini, long queues of tourists were waiting at empty taxi ranks. The taxi drivers did not agree and sabotaged the city by occupying Piazza Venezia, the most central square in Rome. This blackmail resulted in the agreement that, as of the beginning of 2008, there is a surcharge of 2 Euros when you take a taxi from Termini. This surcharge is added when you reach your destination. (This is a true story!)
The taxi meter
Make sure the driver turns on the taxi meter and that tariff 1 is applied when you remain within the city limits. Tariff 2 is applied beyond the G.R.A. (the ringroad around Rome) and the chauffeur is obliged to warn you wehn he starts applying it. For the airports of Ciampino and Fiumicino there are fixed rates of 30 and 40 Euros, respectively (and no 2 Euro surcharge).
The meter starts running at 2,82 Euros (2008). Depending on the speed of the taxi a certain sum is added, either per minute or per kilometer.
Some short advice
Before arriving in Rome and taking a taxi, take some time to find out how far your hotel or bed and breakfasts is situated from Rome Termini, so that you will not find yourself right around the corner from the station after having been aimlessly driven around Rome for half an hour or more. Ask your hotel or b&b in advance how much the rate should be and print out a map of Rome so that you know more or less what route the taxi is supposed to follow.
Do not pay until you have been dropped off at your destination. Taxidrivers having tricked you into driving around Rome are obviously reluctant to enter into arguments in front of a hotel where they might be identified by a receptionist.
Lees verder:
Taxis in Rome
Legal and illegal taxis
By taxi from the airport of Ciampino to Rome
By taxi from the airport of Fiumicino to Rome
By taxi from Rome to the airports
To take a taxi at Rome Termini
To call and reserve taxis in Rome
How to protect oneself from dishonest taxidrivers in Rome
Rome 2008 taxi rates
