Taxi driver licence in Kauhajoki
Kauhajoki has an Ajovarma service point until the end of 2026. From 1 January 2027 the nearest service point is in Seinäjoki, about 52 km in a straight line. There are 9 taxi companies in Kauhajoki.
Kauhajoki in figures
- Population: 12,429 (31.12.2025)
- Wellbeing services county: Etelä-Pohjanmaan hyvinvointialue
- Taxi companies: 9 (7.2 companies per 10,000 inhabitants)
- Social and disability service transport is arranged by: Konnektio Oy (not Kela trips)
Taxi companies (in alphabetical order): A-Taxi Viitamäki Oy, Kauha-Trans Ky, Kauhajoen Taksiasema Osuuskunta, Kuljetusliike Ari Paukku Ky, Palvelutaksit Janne Kortesluoma Ky.
Exam locations
- Until 31 December 2026: Ajovarma Kauhajoki, Katsastustie 4, 61800 Kauhajoki.
- From 1 January 2027: CityKuljettajat Seinäjoki Kauppaneliö, Kauppaneliö 12, 60120 Seinäjoki, about 52 km in a straight line (offices open on 4 January 2027).
The sources do not say for each service point whether it holds the taxi driver exam. Check with the provider before you book. According to Ajovarma's price list, the exam costs 138 € and the licence application 57 € (read 5 November 2026). The exam is in Finnish or Swedish: 60 questions in 45 minutes.
Kela taxis 2027: South Ostrobothnia
The providers chosen by Kela from 1 January 2027: Konnektio Oy and Tampereen Aluetaksi Oy. According to Kela, since 1 January 2024 only drivers trained to meet special groups may drive Kela taxis: driver training for special groups.
Taxi companies in Kauhajoki
9 taxi companies according to the open data of the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (retrieved 2 November 2026). See the companies on Taksiverkosto (in Finnish).
Training
21-hour training course online: 259 €, everything included. For licence renewal, the 7-hour refresher course: 109 €. The training is in Finnish.
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Sources, accessed 5 November 2026: Traficom · Ajovarma · CityKuljettajat · Kela · Kela (special groups) · Tilastokeskus StatFin · Finavia · Digitraffic · PRH avoin data. This page is general information, not legal advice.