A few pieces of advice regarding taxis in Bucharest:

- They all should have an oval license on their door, issued by the City Hall

- The price per kilometer should be written on the front door, as well as the price for starting (Ro. pornire)

- They should start the meter immediately when they start, or as soon as you get in the car (whichever happens first)

- In the end they have to give you a receipt indicating the total amount you have to pay

- When you go to the airport (especially to Bucharest Henri Coandă OTP, which is way out of the city), some of them will ask for "return money"; this used to be arguably acceptable before February 1, 2010, when TaxiFly was the only company allowed to have cars waiting in front of Bucharest OTP Airport; however now this is a total nonsense. If paying anything extra, you should know this is illegal.

- In Bucharest, except for sometimes at the airport, there is no "FIFO" rule for taxis. So, if there are 5 cars in a line in front of your hotel, choose the one you prefer, according to the company you want to use the services of, or simply to the driver you sympathize with.

- Tipping is customary, but not compulsory. If you appreciate the service, a 10% tip is enough.

- Have money ready in small bills, to avoid the driver's pretending he does not have change or running across the city to find ATMs and shop attendants to change your big bills.

- According to the law, the driver should not smoke in the car or play manele (turbofolk) when driving with customers. This is not always enforced, but you should know about it.