Course instruction and materials are in Finnish. English support is available when needed — before, during and after your training.
The current-system entrepreneur training and exam must be completed by 31 August 2026.
”I understand the challenges foreign students face,
because I've been through the same journey myself.”
I am Thomas Alemayhu, a father of two, originally from Ethiopia — I moved to Finland as a child. Today I work as a driving instructor (A plus Driving School) and as the taxi entrepreneur trainer at A plus Taxi. I have worked as a driving school teacher for many years, and that experience gives me a strong foundation for understanding how to teach and support new entrepreneurs.
I especially want to help those who are just starting their taxi entrepreneur career in Finland. In my courses I focus on making sure students get support and practical advice. It is important to me that every student gets the knowledge and skills needed to start a successful taxi business in Finland.
The teaching language is Finnish. English support is available if needed — before, during and after the training.
Current courses and exams continue until the law changes — we'll keep you informed. Full timeline →
The new law and regulations enter into force. The entrepreneur exam will from then on be organised by Traficom.
Mandatory training begins. New driver: 21 hours before the exam. Renewal: 7 hours of refresher training.
The refresher training window closes. Renewing a licence during this period requires the training.
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Taxi entrepreneur training also changes to the new system on 1 September 2026. See what changes →
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