- by croatiaweek
- April 15, 2026
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ZAGREB, 15 April 2026 – Croatia is set to introduce significant changes to its road transport legislation, with a focus on improving transparency, strengthening oversight, and raising professional standards in the taxi sector.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, Oleg Butković, today presented a draft proposal outlining amendments to the Law on Road Transport.
The changes come in response to the rapid growth of app-based taxi services and increasing reports of irregularities in the sector.
Under the proposed rules, passengers will be able to see the maximum price of a journey and the planned route before entering the vehicle.
The measure is designed to enhance transparency and better protect users from unexpected costs.
A key objective of the amendments is to ensure a more professional taxi industry. This includes faster procedures for issuing driver cards, alongside ongoing checks to confirm their validity.
Authorities also plan to introduce clearer legal guidelines for pricing in order to prevent unjustified fare increases.
The proposal further expands the criteria for assessing a driver’s good standing. This will now include penalties such as driving bans imposed in misdemeanour proceedings.
Transport operators will also be required to regularly verify the validity of driver licences and cards, ensuring that only authorised individuals are permitted to provide taxi services.
Another notable change is the planned introduction of special “TX” licence plates for all taxi vehicles. These plates are intended to make taxis more easily identifiable and improve enforcement in traffic.
Stricter penalties are also on the table. Sanctions will target violations such as failing to display prices, altering agreed conditions after a booking has been accepted, and breaching regulations related to digital platforms and driver credentials.
(Photo: Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure)
In a move to strengthen enforcement, the scope of supervision will be widened. In addition to transport inspectors, local municipal wardens, police, and customs authorities will also be authorised to monitor and penalise irregularities in taxi operations.
The proposed amendments reflect Croatia’s effort to adapt its regulatory framework to the evolving transport landscape, particularly the growing dominance of digital ride-hailing platforms, while ensuring greater protection for passengers and fairer conditions across the industry.