Denmark - Apply for Bike Taxi Permit

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Procedure

1. To apply for a bike taxi permit in Copenhagen you will need to submit an application to the Office of Technical and Environmental Administration.
2. You may submit your request online - http://international.kk.dk/indhold/apply-bike-taxi-service .
3. Simply complete the online form, upload all the required documents and then click the 'submit' button.
4. After processing the case, the Office will assign you a date to pick up your permit at the Technical and Environmental Administrations customer center (address provided below).
5. Applicants will also be asked to present their passport or a valid picture id and their social security card or proof of CVR.
6. Permits are issued free of charge.
7. Processing of your application may take up to 3 weeks

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Required Documents

• Passport or valid picture ID
• Social security card or proof of CVR

Office Locations & Contacts

Technical and Environmental Administration
Customer Center
Njalsgade 13
2300 Kbenhavn S
Office Hours: Mondays 1 pm to 3pm

Byliv
Njalsgade 13
Postboks 457
1505 Kbenhavn VDenmark
Phone: +45 33 66 33 04

Phone hours
Monday 10:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00
Thursday 10:00 - 15:00
Friday 10:00 - 15:00

Eligibility

The City of Copenhagen requires that the applicant is registered in a Danish database and that there is a clear personal identification.

Fees

You can get a permit for providing a bike taxi service in Copenhagen free of charge.

Validity

Permits given out from the end of March will be valid until the 14th of April the following year.

Check your permit for dates of validation. Renewing the permit is the holders responsibility.

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Processing Time

Processing of your application may take up to 3 weeks

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Instructions

Processing of your application may take up to 3 weeks

There are two types of permit issued in Copenhagen:

• Red Zone, valid for use in the inner city and Langelinje
• Blue Zone, valid for use in the rest of the city

Red Zone permits are only given out once a year (in March) and are only given out in a limited number. Permits that are being up for renewal are prioritized. Any permits not renewed will be advertised online.

Applicants who do not get a Red Zone permit will be put on a waiting list.

Blue Zone permits are given out throughout the year without limitations.

Required Information

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Need for the Document

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Picking up passengers:

Red Zone and on Langelinje: you are only allowed to pick up passengers at the spots assigned by the municipality.

Blue Zone: you are allowed to pick passengers anywhere, with regard to general traffic and the area.

In the entire city it is permitted to pick up passengers who have ordered a taxi pick-up to a specific address. You are also allowed to pick up customers from the sidewalk while en route, if this is possible in regard to general traffic.

Note: Under no circumstance allowed to pick up customers from the bike lane or from the road.

Furthermore, you are not allowed to pick up customers in a situation that:

• Forces other pedestrians onto the bike lane or road.
• Blocks the general traffic area or prevents entrance to shops, restaurants, doorways, shop windows and more.
• Blocks the availability and walking lanes for the visually impaired.

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External Links

http://international.kk.dk/artikel/how-do-i-get-permit-providing-bike-taxi-service

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