Harstad Taxi

What Harstad Taxi does

Harstad Taxi AS is a privately held taxi dispatch and service cooperative based in Harstad, Northern Norway, operating a fleet of approximately 26 vehicles (including 3 wheelchair-accessible maxi-taxis) and transporting roughly 250,000 passengers per year. The company is owned by individual taxi license holders (løyvehavere) who collectively govern the central dispatch operation, with Finn Håker serving as Daily Manager (Daglige leder). Its service portfolio spans standard persontransport (1-4 passengers, 24/7), Maxitaxi (1-16 passengers), Flytaxi shared airport shuttle to Harstad/Narvik Evenes, wheelchair transport, school transport (skoleskyss), patient transport via Pasientreiser, package delivery for local businesses, sightseeing tours, and a subsidized youth safe-ride program (Hjem for 50).

The technology stack is conventional and largely outsourced: dispatch is handled via phone (77 04 10 00), the third-party Taxifix mobile app (iOS/Android) with max-price guarantee, an online booking system with fare calculator at harstadtaxi.no, Cencom taxameter equipment, GPS vehicle tracking, and digital payments through Vipps, credit card, and TaxiCard. Business clients access Taxifix Bedrift (a reception-installed corporate app) and standard invoiced corporate credit accounts. Pricing is regulated by the Norwegian Competition Authority's maksimalprisforskriften, with tiered day/evening/weekend/holiday rates and a separate per-person zoned price for Flytaxi.

Revenue is generated entirely from transaction-based fares across four streams: metered passenger transport, Flytaxi airport shuttle (NOK 550+ per person), specialized transport (wheelchair, school, patient, sightseeing, packages), and corporate accounts. The customer base mixes private individuals, local enterprises, and public-sector contracts with Harstad Kommune, Troms Fylkeskommune, and Pasientreiser. Core partnerships include the nationwide Taxifix platform, Oslo Taxi (TaxiCard distribution), and Norwegian public-sector transport buyers; the company has no external funding, is not part of a corporate group, and operates exclusively in the Harstad/Troms region.

Name

Harstad Taxi

Legal name

Harstad Taxi AS

Website

https://harstadtaxi.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harstad Taxi AS is a privately held taxi dispatch cooperative in Northern Norway, owned by local license holders, operating 26 vehicles and transporting roughly 250,000 passengers per year across passenger, airport shuttle, school, patient, and corporate transport services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground Passenger Transportation

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Taxi & Ground Transportation Operators (TLAFAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Shuttle (Shared-Ride) Operators (THAIAFAA), Facility-Based Patient Transport (Hospitals, SNFs, Dialysis Centers) (TLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Passenger taxi services
• Airport shuttle transport
• Wheelchair accessible transport
• Package delivery taxi
• School patient transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Harstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Transport Services: Core revenue from metered taxi fares charged per distance and time. Standard rates apply with surcharges for evenings, weekends, holidays, and special vehicles. Fares regulated by the Competition Authority's maximum price regulations.
2. Flytaxi (Airport Shuttle): Shared-ride airport transport service to/from Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes. Priced per person (from 550 NOK) with zone surcharges. Includes luggage-limited shared rides.
3. Specialized Transport Services: Revenue from Maxitaxi (1-16 passengers), wheelchair transport, school transport, patient travel, and sightseeing tours. Contract-based work with public sector.
4. Corporate Accounts: Business credit accounts and TaxiCard corporate card services with invoicing. Monthly billing for regular business travelers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harstad Taxi operates a taxi dispatch and transport services business in the Harstad region of Northern Norway, coordinating approximately 26 vehicles to provide 24/7 passenger transport, airport shuttle (Flytaxi) to Harstad/Narvik Airport Evenes, wheelchair-accessible transport, package delivery, school transport, patient transport, sightseeing, and corporate travel services. The company serves as the central booking and dispatch entity for a cooperative of taxi license holders and their drivers, transporting approximately 250,000 passengers annually.

Product overview

Harstad Taxi operates as a taxi dispatching and transport services company owned by taxi license holders in Harstad. The company coordinates approximately 26 vehicles (including 3 wheelchair-accessible vehicles) and transports about 250,000 people annually. The core service offering centers on Persontransport (standard taxi 1-4 passengers), Maxitaxi (1-16 passengers including wheelchair transport), Flytaxi (airport shuttle service to Evenes), and Pasientreiser (patient transport). Supporting services include Pakketransport (package delivery), Sightseeing tours, Skoleskyss (school transport), and Hjem for 50 (youth safe ride program). Digital add-ons include the Taxifix booking platform (third-party integration), Taxikalkulator fare calculator, and business solutions including Taxifix Bedrift and corporate credit accounts. The company also offers wheelchair transport (Rullestoltransport) using 2 adapted vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Persontransport (Standard Taxi) Standard point-to-point taxi service for 1-4 passengers, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Includes options for child seats, extra luggage space, asthma/allergy-friendly vehicles, and special requests handled by customer service.
• Rullestoltransport (Wheelchair Transport) Wheelchair-accessible transport service using 2 maxi-taxis adapted for wheelchair users. Pre-booked trips accepted weekdays 06:00-18:00 by phone or email. Designed for passengers with mobility needs.
• Flytaxi (Airport Shuttle) Shared ride service to/from Harstad/Narvik Lufthavn Evenes airport. Passengers picked up at their address approximately 2 hours before flight. Maximum 3 persons per vehicle, must book minimum 3 hours before departure. Includes 1 suitcase + hand luggage.
• Maxitaxi (Group Transport) Taxi service for 1-16 passengers, available 24/7. Includes wheelchair-adapted vehicles. Used for group transport and special transport needs.
• Pakketransport (Package Delivery) Package delivery service for small and large packages. Includes 25% VAT component. Serves local businesses including Norbase, flower shops (Natanielsen Blomster), pizza restaurants (Peppes Pizza, Pizza Bakern), and airlines.
• Sightseeing Tours Tourist transport service to destinations including Adolfkanonen, Aunfjellet, Elgsnes, Nupen, Lofoten, Sollifjellet, and Kvæfjordeidet. Includes cooperative agreements with local guides and experience organizers. Priced 500-3900 NOK depending on destination and group size.
• Skoleskyss (School Transport) School transport service operated on behalf of Harstad municipality and Troms County. Includes arranged school transport for students with disabilities. Cannot be ordered directly by parents/students; contracted through the municipality.
• Hjem for 50 (Youth Safe Ride) Safe ride home service for youth aged 15-24 for a flat 50 NOK (subsidized by county council). Operates Friday and Saturday nights between 00:00-03:00 during the school year. Order deadline is 22:00 same day. Part of traffic safety initiative by TFTU in Troms.
• Pasientreiser (Patient Transport) Patient transport service to hospitals, doctors, and physical therapy appointments. Must be ordered through Pasientreiser at 915 05 515. Maximum co-payment of 149 NOK with requisition.
• Bedriftskreditt (Corporate Credit Account) Business credit account service for companies with frequent taxi users. Provides detailed invoices per department or user with itemized trips and centralized billing for business travel.
• Taxifix Bedrift (Business Booking App) Business version of the Taxifix app installed in company reception for easy taxi ordering with full receipt overview and email sending capabilities for expense management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transports approximately 250,000 passengers annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rekmont ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017Local advertising and design partner that developed Harstad Taxi's new website and visual identity in 2017. Rekmont AS is a recognized local supplier of advertising, printing, signage, and promotional items.
• TaxifixcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party taxi booking app platform that Harstad Taxi integrates with. Enables app-based ordering, max-price calculation, and digital payment. Available nationwide.
• Oslo Taxi (TaxiCard)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIssues TaxiCard corporate credit cards that can be used in approximately 7,000 taxis across Norway, including Harstad Taxi.
• Troms Fylkeskommune (Troms County Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty council that funds and contracts school transport services (skoleskyss) and subsidizes the 'Trygt hjem for 50-lapp' youth safe-ride program. Regular government partner for transportation services.
• Harstad KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality that contracts Harstad Taxi for school transport and other municipal transportation needs.
• Pasientreiser (Patient Travel Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational patient travel service (phone 915 05 515) that arranges and funds non-emergency medical transport, including taxi services. Harstad Taxi performs patient transport to hospitals and medical facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bergen Taxi: Regional taxi central serving Bergen and Western Norway with similar multi-service offering (taxi, maxitaxi, airport service) and Norwegian regulatory exposure comparable to Harstad Taxi.
• NorgesTaxi: Nationwide Norwegian taxi brand and dispatch network that competes with regional taxi centrals for taxi services, corporate accounts, and shared digital booking infrastructure across Norway.
• Tromsø Taxi: Major taxi operator in Tromsø, Northern Norway, serving the same regional geography with comparable taxi, airport shuttle, and accessibility services under similar Norwegian regulatory framework.
• Bodø Taxi: Regional taxi central in Bodø, Northern Norway, providing similar taxi, airport, and contracted public-sector transport services within the same regulatory and geographic context.
• Christiania Taxi: Oslo-area taxi central with cooperative ownership model analogous to Harstad Taxi, offering taxi dispatch, accessibility services, and corporate accounts under the same Norwegian regulatory framework.
• Oslo Taxi: Oslo-based taxi central that issues the TaxiCard corporate card accepted in approximately 7,000 taxis nationwide, including Harstad Taxi. Operates the same dispatch-central business model with cooperative-style ownership.

Others

• Taxifix: Third-party taxi booking app platform integrated with Harstad Taxi and other Norwegian taxi operators. Functions as enabling technology rather than direct competitor, providing nationwide digital booking infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HarstadTaxisentral
• Instagraminstagram.com/harstadtaxi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harstad-taxi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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