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Upgrading of the Semel M2 meters for taxi fares

Semel Oy will update the coil tariffs and surcharges for Semel M2 meters, effective from 1.1.2025, by air.

Tariff downloads are carried out by the Semel Helpdesk. New tariffs and surcharges will be automatically activated in the meter, as well as the new VAT rate on 1.1.2025. 00:00. 

At the change of year, the driver and/or motorist should do the following:

  • When the year 2025 has changed, perform the end of the run and wait about 2 minutes (NOTE! The car must be at a complete standstill and NOTE! This operation must be carried out before the first journey is made in 2025)
  • Start a new shift (the meter has introduced all new files)

There is no extra charge for an over-the-air update for drivers, nor for charter companies. If necessary, the Semel Helpdesk will assist you either by phone on 0600 17788 or by e-mail at desk(at)semel.fi.

VAT change 1.1.2026

The VAT rate for passenger transport will decrease from 14 percent to 13.5 percent starting January 1, 2026. This change

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