Taxis in France: Question on Fares (per person charge?)

Hi,

Sorry if this sounds remedial :-) In receiving estimates on taxi fares, is it to be considered the full charge (ie, same for 1 person as 4)? Just want to head off any surprises. Thank you for any guidance.

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No matter how many people, you pay the fare on the meter plus charges for baggage, etc.

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For up to three(3) passengers (assuming no baggage) the metered fare is what you pay. There is an official surcharge of 2,70€ each for a 4th or 5th passenger....and a surcharge of 1 € per bag (after the 1st) for each piece of luggage. These surcharges will be ADDED separately to the amount shown on the meter.

There is a %26#39;minimum fare%26#39; of 5,60€ for short rides, regardless of a lesser amount shown on the taxi meter...and surcharges may still apply (at the driver%26#39;s discretion).

There are also different taxi meter %26#39;rates%26#39; that will apply, depending on the time of day or night..or day of the week.

Unless you have telephoned for a dispatched taxi pick up, when you enter the taxi, the driver should start the meter. This initial %26#39;drop%26#39; should be 2,10€. IF you telephone for a dispatched taxi pick-up, there may be more than the 2,10€ %26#39;drop%26#39; on the meter when you enter the taxi. For dispatched pick-ups, the driver %26#39;drops%26#39; the meter when he takes the call...and the meter %26#39;runs%26#39; from that point...not the pick-up point where you enter the taxi

NONE of this is any sort of %26#39;..tourist rip-off..%26#39; and common practice in many cities..

Basic TAXI information--

…parisinfo.com/paris-map/…

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**NO** tip for the driver is included within either the metered fare or any additional passenger or baggage surcharges.

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Thanks for the great details. For 4 w/ bags, it could add up. But doesn%26#39;t seem unreasonable. I appreciate being armed w/ the information. Thank you.

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