Leipzig introduces fixed taxi fares.

Leipzig introduces fixed prices for taxi rides as the third-largest city in Saxony after Dresden and Chemnitz. After approval by the city council, passengers on pre-booked trips should be able to agree on a binding fare in the coming weeks. According to the taxi companies involved, the fixed price applies regardless of traffic conditions and trip duration.

Fixed prices can be booked via the taxi.eu app as well as by phone. Spontaneous use at the taxi stand is not envisaged, however. Payment can also be made immediately when booking via the app, according to the companies.

New tariff structure after four years

The introduction of fixed prices is part of a comprehensive tariff adjustment for the Leipzig taxi industry. According to the companies, this is the first adjustment in four years. Rising costs for fuel, insurance and spare parts are cited as the reason.

According to the companies, the number of taxis in Leipzig has fallen since 2022 by 48 vehicles to a total of 510. Despite the economic pressures, the industry aims to maintain its offering as part of the essential public services and remain available 365 days a year at officially approved tariffs.

Demand rises during disruptions to local public transport

According to the companies, the importance of taxi services during disruptions in local public transport became evident during heat-related tram outages. The number of taxi trips on a weekly average rose by around 50 percent. In the Monday morning shift, demand temporarily even stood 100 percent above the usual level. As the week progressed, many people adapted to the situation and increasingly used carpooling or bicycles.