Vitoria-Gasteiz finalizes the reform of the taxi service ordinance

The City Council and the sector aim to update the 2007 regulations to integrate new technologies and license management.

Generic image of a taxi service on an urban street.
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Generic image of a taxi service on an urban street.

Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council and the taxi sector are finalizing the reform of the municipal ordinance, a regulation dating back to 2007 that will now be adapted to new technological and operational requirements.

The proposed text for Vitoria-Gasteiz aims to modernize key aspects such as license management, vehicle advertising, and inspection procedures. The goal is to replace the outdated current regulation with a more agile framework adapted to the current reality of urban transport.
The draft includes an increase to 194 licenses, compared to the current 174. However, issues such as duty shifts and the effective expansion of permits will be handled through municipal decrees, separating daily operations from the general regulation of the sector.
A fundamental pillar of the reform is digitalization. It establishes the mandatory use of telematic booking systems before December 31, 2027, eliminating physical media such as paper street maps and replacing invoice books with electronic billing software.