Taxis
Greek taxis are cheap by European standards. All licensed taxis are equipped with metres (the fare is charged per km) and display a card detailing the latest valid tariffs and surcharges. In certain tourist areas, you may be asked to pay a predetermined (standard) amount for a ride to a specific destination; before boarding a taxi make sure to seek information from another source on the exact fare for the journey. Before using a taxi, you should know the following:
* Charge is per km (All mentioned fares are as at the begining of 2005 and are subject to fuel increase).
For taxis throughout the country: € 0.30 (Tariff 1) and € 0.56 (Tariff 2).
Also € 0.85 for initial charge (flagdown rate).
For rural taxis throughout the country : € 0.28 per km if the passenger is to return to the point of hire (Return trip Tariff 1) and € 0.56 per km in case he does not return to the point of hire (Single trip Tariff 2)
* Other surcharges:
From railway, port and intercity coach terminals: € 0.80
From/to “ Eleftherios Venizelos” Athens International Airport 3 euro, “Macedonia” Thessaloniki Airport: € 2.50 and other airports 2 euro.
Radio taxi extra charge: € 1.50 (simple call), € 2.50 (appointed time & place).
He should carry passenger's luggage from the pavement to the vehicle and vice versa.
He is not entitled to deny you a ride and cannot pick up extra passengers (something that usually happens) without your permission.
Passenger may request a waiting time up to 15 minutes, or more if there is a serious reason.
Upon passenger's request, the driver is obliged to issue an invoice stating the route and metered fare paid.
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