Everything about the Basel Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Basel Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Basel Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Basel Taxi Rate
4. Is the Basel Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

1. The Basel Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Basel taxi rate was officially set on 1 janvier 2024. In Switzerland, maximum taxi rates are set by the authorities of towns, municipalities or cantons. The taxi tariff Basel was last set in janvier 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding as the maximum rate for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded. This is ensured by calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis. Lower tariffs are possible.

How the fare is made up under the Basel taxi rate:

The taxi tariff in Basel is designed to provide a clear structure for how rides are charged. When you begin your journey, a fixed base fare of 6.50 CHF is charged as soon as you enter the taxi. This base fare covers the initial entry into the vehicle.

For the distance travelled, you are charged 3.80 CHF for each kilometer. This means the final fare increases based on how far you travel during your taxi ride. The price per kilometer remains the same for all distances, making it easy to estimate the cost of your journey.

When the taxi is stationary or moving very slowly, a waiting time fee is applied. This is charged at a rate of 70.20 CHF per hour. Waiting time charges may apply in situations such as being stopped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.

In summary, the total fare on the Basel taxi tariff consists of the base fare, the distance travelled at a per-kilometer rate, and any applicable waiting time charges. All charges are shown in CHF, so you can clearly see the cost structure for any journey you take with a taxi in Basel.

2. Statistics on the Basel Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2011 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Basel Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Basel 2025-02-04 on 4 février 2025.