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What does the "Fri" sign or a lit roof light on a Danish taxi mean?

How to spot a free taxi in the street.

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Short answer

Fri is the Danish word for free, and a taxi may show a rectangular sign with the word Fri behind the windscreen when it is looking for passengers. The green roof light must also be switched on when the driver is looking for a fare. The Fri sign must not light up while the taxameter is running, so a car with a running meter is already taken. You can hail a free taxi in the street or take the first free car at a taxi rank.

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Why

  1. The Fri sign may only be used when the taxi is looking for passengers.
  2. The roof light must not dazzle other road users.
  3. The roof light shows a green surface and the word Taxi at the front.

Details

For street hails the national price cap always applies, and the taxameter must be on from the start.

Tip

At night it is often quicker to walk to a taxi rank than to wait for a free car to pass.

What may differ

The Fri sign is optional, so some free taxis only show the lit roof light.

Common misconception

Many think Fri means the ride is free of charge.

What actually happens

Fri only means the taxi is available; you pay the normal fare.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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