The taxi law changes on 1 Sept 2026 — see what it means for you ↓ Traficom-approved training organisation · Helsinki

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Course instruction and materials are in Finnish. English support is available when needed — before, during and after your training.

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You can still join the current-system courses

The current-system entrepreneur training and exam must be completed by 31 August 2026.

days left — the current-system entrepreneur exam ends 31 August 2026 The last course before the law changes runs 29–31 August 2026 — the exam is taken at the end of the course. See the courses →
Thomas Alemayhu
”I understand the challenges foreign students face,
because I've been through the same journey myself.
Thomas Alemayhu
driving instructor, taxi industry trainer and Traficom-confirmed person responsible for training

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.

The taxi law is changing

Three dates worth knowing

Current courses and exams continue until the law changes — we'll keep you informed. Full timeline →

1.9.2026
Law in force

The new law and regulations enter into force. The entrepreneur exam will from then on be organised by Traficom.

1.11.2026
Training becomes mandatory

Mandatory training begins. New driver: 21 hours before the exam. Renewal: 7 hours of refresher training.

31.8.2034
Window closes

The refresher training window closes. Renewing a licence during this period requires the training.

After the law change · coming in autumn 2026

New courses — reserve your place in advance

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Coming in autumn 2026 Courses under the new law

Taxi entrepreneur training also changes to the new system on 1 September 2026. See what changes →

Free info session online in August

A clear summary: who needs the 7- or 21-hour training and when.

Free info session

The taxi law is changing — what drivers and operators need to do

Online in August 2026 — the exact date will be confirmed; those registered will hear first.
  • Free of charge
  • In Finnish — clarifications to questions also in English
  • A clear summary: who needs the 7- or 21-hour training, and when

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