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Taxi training in Finland.

Start your career as a taxi entrepreneur. Traficom-approved training opens doors to entrepreneurship and special group transportation in Finland.

  • Traficom approved
  • Finnish, English as a support language
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4.9/5(30)

"The service was excellent from start to finish. The training was well organized, clear and professional. The instruct…" – Samir

Course offerings

Traficom-approved training for taxi industry professionals

Taxi Entrepreneur Course

Mandatory training to obtain a taxi business license.

21h
Remote participation
580,00 €

Taxi Driver Course

The 21-hour basic training required before the taxi driver examination from 1 November 2026. Includes a practice test.

21h
Remote participation
350,00 €

Company Formation and Assistance

Company formation assistance, guidance from start to finish.

Remote participation
235,00 €

Special Groups Driver Training

Qualifies for Kela, SHL, and municipal transport services.

21h (teoria+käytäntö)
7h (vain käytäntö)
350,00 €

159,00 € (only the 7h practical part, if eligible)

Customer reviews

4.9/5(30 reviews)

  • Samir

    The service was excellent from start to finish. The training was well organized, clear and professional. The instructor explained everything in an easy-to-understand way and was helpful throughout the session. Overall, it was a very positive and useful training experience. Highly recommended !!

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

  • Md

    Excellent experience from start to finish. The teacher was very professional, friendly and explained everything clearly. The course materials were helpful and the whole process was well organised. Highly recommended!

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

  • Essalihy

    Palvelu toimi mielestäni hyvin alusta loppuun. Ilmoittautuminen ja kurssin suorittaminen sujuivat helposti, ohjeet olivat selkeät ja tarvittava tieto löytyi hyvin.

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

  • Md

    I will recommend this school.

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

  • Md.

    Good behavior, lecture and materials

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

  • Fyruz

    Good service at all.

    Taxi Entrepreneur Course

Instructor

Instructor experience

Over 20 years of experience as a taxi business entrepreneur and transport manager.

35 years of driving experience

Commercial and financial management of a taxi business: Business planning, profitability, pricing, and financial management.

Legislation: Legislation concerning taxi transport, vehicles, and traffic (most importantly the Transport Services Act).

Employer obligations: Matters related to employment, payroll, social security, and insurance.

Taxation: Legislation concerning accounting and taxation.

Customer service and special groups: Passenger safety, assistance, and needs of different passenger groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I complete the taxi training remotely?

Yes, the taxi entrepreneur course can be completed entirely through remote participation. This Traficom-approved training covers all required areas including establishing a taxi business, legislation, and financial management. Remote participation is ideal for those living far from the training location or preferring a flexible schedule. The content and scope are identical to in-person training.

What does completing the courses require?

The taxi entrepreneur course requires active participation and absorbing the taught material. The course covers commercial and financial management of a taxi business, legislation (including the Transport Services Act), taxation, accounting, employer obligations, and insurance matters. The course can be completed entirely remotely.

When can the special groups training be completed as practical only?

Completing only the practical section (7 hours) is sufficient in the following cases: 1. The person was granted a passenger car professional driving permit before 1.1.2010 and completed the taxi driver continuing education in 2014 and renewed the taxi driver's driving permit on this basis. 2. The person was granted a passenger car professional driving permit before 1.1.2010 and completed the continuing education in 2014 and renewed the taxi driver's driving permit on this basis, which expired on 31.12.2019. The person reapplied for the driving permit in 2021. 3. The person was granted a taxi driver's driving permit between 1.1.2010–30.6.2018 and completed the taxi driver training and corresponding exam for this purpose. In all other cases, the full special groups driver training must be completed, which includes both the theory section (14 hours) and the practical section (7 hours).

Why should I complete the taxi entrepreneur training?

The taxi entrepreneur training is a legal requirement for obtaining a taxi business license in Finland. Without successfully completing the training, it is not possible to apply for a taxi business license from Traficom or establish your own taxi company. The course provides comprehensive preparation for starting and managing a taxi business, covering topics such as: • Commercial and financial management of a taxi business • The Transport Services Act and other taxi industry legislation • Taxation, accounting, and financial management • Employer obligations, payroll, and social security • Insurance and pension matters The training is Traficom-approved and completing it is the first step towards taxi entrepreneurship. The course can also be completed remotely, making participation flexible regardless of location.