"It is important to us that our regional airports have good and smooth taxi services. Many of our airports have tendered taxi lanes, with which we aim to ensure that getting to and from the airport is smooth," says Raija Niskanen, Finavia's Airport Manager for Kuopio Airport.
Separate lanes, located in front of the terminal’s main entrance, are reserved for the cars of the contracted companies at Kuopio Airport.
The taxis of non-contracted companies may use the designated area near the airport. In addition, Kuopio Airport has its own waiting area for pre-booked taxis.
The tendering does not deny other taxi companies the opportunity to pick up and drop off passengers at the airport. Passengers will continue to be free to choose the taxi company they wish to use.
Selection of the contracted companies
Finavia carried out a tendering process for the use of taxi lane 2 at Kuopio Airport in autumn 2024. The criteria included the ability to offer a good level of service and the ability to ensure that taxis are available at the airport according to the schedules of scheduled flights.
Finavia did not include the customer prices of taxis in the tendering process. Instead, the taxi companies will be responsible for their own pricing. The contract will be valid for one year and contains an option for a one-year extension.
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