Not all experienced taxi drivers know about the required list of documents, but in connection with recent events, when raids have become more frequent on the eve of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we should have everything in order with the documents.
But what about those who have only recently entered the profession or are planning to do so? For the most part, they do not even mean a list of documents.
I would like to note right away that it doesn’t matter at all how you work with a rented car or as a part-time job, in any case you need to have a whole package of documents. True, it can change depending on the form of your activity. But the main part remains unchanged. Related articles:
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Vehicle requirements
Working conditions in a taxi are not considered too harsh, but to operate in this area some requirements must be taken into account. They are presented to a car that is used to transport people. Therefore, the following conditions must be met:
- good technical condition of the machine;
- availability of a diagnostic card, and technical inspection should be carried out every six months;
- checking the condition of the vehicle before each shift;
- the car must have certain items with which you can understand that it is used to provide a taxi service, for which a special diagram is most often applied to the side of the car;
- An orange lantern is installed on the roof.
In some regions, the administration has different requirements for cars used by taxi drivers. These requirements usually relate to the colors of the vehicles or their characteristics.
What documents should the driver have?
Every car owner who plans to earn income from this activity must understand what documents are required to work in a taxi. They are required not only during the registration process, but also when carrying out activities. The following documents must be present in the car:
- taxi license, if the car owner is registered as an individual entrepreneur;
- driver card containing information about the taxi driver’s full name, his driver’s license number, and telephone number;
- rules for the carriage of passengers and baggage;
- taximeter, which is used to calculate the cost of services provided;
- strict reporting forms that are provided to clients upon their request;
- taxi driver's license;
- a valid diagnostic card;
- OSAGO policy;
- car owner's passport.
All these documents will be checked by traffic police officers if the car is stopped by a traffic inspector for various reasons. If it turns out that some significant documentation is missing, this will be the basis for holding the driver accountable.
Why is licensing necessary?
A taxi license provides the driver of a car who moonlights as a taxi driver with the right to engage in such activity legally, without worrying that when checking documents on the road, traffic police officers will issue a fine. By the way, penalties can amount to a very impressive amount. The basis for this is the law passed in 2015 on the legalization of taxis in the Russian Federation. It states that a person engaged in regular transportation in his own car must have a license to operate a taxi.
Based on this, any taxi driver is required to have a permit document, which must be in the car and must be provided upon the first request of traffic police officers or passengers who want to verify the legality of the driver’s work.
In addition to the fact that having a permit document, a taxi driver works legally, that is, he is officially registered with the corresponding entry in the work book, he has the following advantages:
- Firstly, a taxi car can move freely along a dedicated lane (with yellow numbers) and use even paid parking for free (short-term)
- Secondly, the taxi driver has all the social guarantees due to an officially employed person
- Thirdly, if the vehicle belongs to a carrier company, then the company management bears full responsibility for the condition of the vehicle and passing technical inspection.
Licensing is the legal movement on the roads of the city and region of a taxi car carrying passengers and their luggage. Where can I get a taxi license for a car? How much will it cost to obtain a permit? To whom is the permit issued? Let's figure it out.
What other items should be in the car?
It is important to know not only what documents a taxi driver should have, but also what other items should be in the car. These include:
- taximeter, which determines the mileage and cost of the service;
- first aid kit, which may be required when providing first aid;
- spare wheel;
- working fire extinguisher;
- warning triangle;
- entrenching tool;
- if the driver offers services for transporting not only adult passengers, but also children, then he must have an optimal restraint device.
Thanks to these items, no unforeseen or even dangerous situations will arise on the road.
Offers
However, the decree does not mention the pressing problems of the taxi market.
— It would be worth working on improving the competitive environment while simultaneously increasing tax collection. Online platforms have contributed to this, including through the introduction of non-cash payments,” says the director of Yandex.Taxi. — The document does not resolve the issue of using software cash registers instead of expensive meters. In the 21st century, the taximeter and cash register are outdated, and we need to get rid of them.
It is also strange that among the proposals of the Ministry of Transport, no attention is paid to the numerous complaints of passengers against carriers that provide trips “from the side” at inflated tariffs. It is still possible to drive 10 km and at the end of the trip receive a check for 75 rubles in Belarus. At the same time, carriers with specific prices are protected by law. Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian Association of Transport Experts and Surveyors Yuri VAZHNIK believes: “The tariff should not be dictated, but should have a framework - a lower limit and an upper limit. The first is to be able to ensure safety and for drivers not to skimp on this. Secondly, to exclude cases when people inflate prices and just want to make money.”
There is no exact information yet whether the decree will be adopted. We can only hope that the interests of passengers will be taken into account, and that drivers will not have fewer rights.
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What are the requirements for a taxi driver?
There are some requirements for a taxi driver, which make it possible to provide appropriate services to the population. These include:
- Rights of the required category.
- A medical certificate confirming that the person has the right to provide taxi services.
- License to operate.
- A waybill containing a note indicating that the pre-trip inspection has been completed.
- A certificate confirming that the driver has undergone a medical examination before the trip.
- Experience of at least three years, which is confirmed by the period of issue of a driver’s license.
A taxi license is considered the most difficult to obtain. It is she who confirms that the car owner actually has the right to engage in this activity legally.
Waybill
The debate surrounding the need to fill out a daily waybill with notes from a medic and a mechanic has not subsided for a long time. However, according to the law and given the numerous raids and checks of taxis on the roads, its presence is necessary. Even if the driver works as an individual entrepreneur with a personal car, he must have a completed waybill, which must be presented upon the first request of the traffic police inspector.
When filling out, you need to remember that the waybill is issued in one copy, so it will have to be written by hand, and all data should be clearly visible. The form must indicate:
- Date of issue, number of the waybill and the period for which it was issued (days);
- Name of the organization, its details, contact details and seal;
- Car make and registration details;
- The actual enterprise where the inspection was carried out and the waybill was issued;
- Driver medical examination information;
- Data on the technical condition of the car and equipment at the time of leaving the garage.
Features of working for the company
Many car owners prefer to work for large companies. In this case, they deduct a certain part of the fee that is charged to clients. Typically, companies hire taxi drivers taking into account the following requirements:
- the driver's age must exceed 23 years;
- the taxi driver must be a Russian citizen;
- having a category B license;
- no criminal record;
- availability of a valid medical certificate;
- the car may be offered by the company, or a personal car may be used, which must be in optimal condition;
- it is necessary to have permanent or temporary registration in the region where the citizen plans to work.
Another important requirement is having at least three years of driving experience.
What do you need to work independently?
If a citizen with his own car wants to earn income from working in a taxi, then he can register as an individual entrepreneur. What documents are needed to work in a taxi? To do this, you need to register correctly and obtain a license.
To register an individual entrepreneur, the following documentation is required:
- application in form P21001;
- a receipt confirming payment of the duty;
- copy of the passport.
All this documentation is transferred to the Federal Tax Service department at the place of registration of the citizen. When filling out an application, it is important to wisely select OKVED codes that correspond to the chosen area of work.
Rules for obtaining permits for working in a taxi
If you plan to operate independently, the entrepreneur will have to take care of obtaining a license for such work. What documents are needed to work in a taxi? To obtain a license you will need the following documentation:
- application in the prescribed form;
- a copy of the citizen's passport;
- a copy of the car registration certificate;
- certificate confirming the official registration of the individual entrepreneur;
- title documentation for the car, and it will not be possible to obtain a license if a person uses the car by proxy.
Difficulties in obtaining a permit will arise if the car was purchased on lease or leased. Additionally, you will need a certificate from a car repair shop, which confirms that the car is in optimal condition and can therefore be used for passenger transportation. The above documentation must be submitted to the Ministry of Transport office or local administration.
The submitted documents are studied for one month, after which, if there are no problems, the applicant is issued a license. Its validity period is 5 years.
How much does a taxi license cost?
In order to obtain a permit for passenger transportation, a taxi driver will have to face the following costs:
- Registration of individual entrepreneur – up to 5000 rubles. If the driver wants to register an individual business by contacting an intermediary, he will have to pay 8,000 rubles.
- Purchase and installation of a taximeter - from 7 to 10 thousand rubles. You will also need a walkie-talkie. The budget one will cost 5,000 rubles.
- Taxi marking elements (diagrams, checkers, lights) will cost a total of 5,000 rubles if you take inexpensive items.
- Receipt machine (price depends on model). According to the new version of the law, a check machine is a prerequisite for honest work of a taxi driver. However, if your budget is limited, you can take advantage of a loophole in the law. So, it is allowed to write receipts by hand. In this case, you will only have to spend money on office supplies.
Based on the above, the minimum amount that will have to be spent on obtaining a taxi driver’s license is about 25-30 thousand rubles. In addition, the driver will need to undergo a car inspection twice a year and regularly pay taxes in a simplified form.
Russian legislation does not provide for payment for obtaining a license. However, local authorities may set a government fee for such a service at their discretion. For example, you can get a permit in Moscow and Moscow Region for free. You can find out how much a taxi license will cost by calling the transport department of the region where it is issued.
Typically, a license is valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed. This is done for free. Also, the permit will have to be reissued if the vehicle registration number, name and/or address of the legal entity or individual entrepreneur have changed.
What information is contained in the license?
This document includes the following information:
- personal data of the driver, provided by his full name, gender, date of birth and passport details;
- information about the vehicle used for passenger transportation;
- information about the organization that issued this license;
- place and date of issue of the document.
If you engage in this activity without permits, then if such a violation is discovered, the driver will be held accountable.
Fine for lack of license
Every person should know what documents are needed to work in a taxi, so as not to face the negative consequences of not having the necessary documentation. The license is considered the most significant.
In 2021, the fine for lack of permitting documentation is 30 thousand rubles, although before 2015 the amount of such a sanction was 5 thousand rubles. If a repeated violation is discovered, then in addition to a large fine, the driver will lose his driver’s license for at least six months.
HEARING TEST
On September 23, a video filmed by an eyewitness in Minsk appeared on the Internet. This is a real fact. The young guy ran away from the security officer, jumped into a taxi, and the driver quickly disappeared, taking away the passenger. How did it happen? The guy was with the protesters, and at some point a security officer chased him. He ran up to the road and heard: “Jump on me!” This was the same taxi driver. The young man got into the car and the taxi driver quickly drove away. According to the guy, the driver did not take money for the trip or for the damage: the car’s bumper was damaged and the side window was broken. If it weren't for the taxi driver, it is unknown whether the guy would have returned home that day.
