Government planning to introduce compulsory Czech language tests for taxi drivers

Due to the growing number of foreign taxi drivers in Prague, the government is preparing legislation that would require them to have at least basic Czech language skills. The rule would also apply to drivers using ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt. According to statistics one in two taxi drivers in Czechia is a foreign national. The Transport Ministry is currently drafting the law, which could come into force in 2028.