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A boost in turnover
statistikk
2011-01-19T10:00:00.000Z
Transport and tourism
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drosje, Taxi transport, taxis, taxi trips, taxi licences, turnoverLand transport , Transport and tourism
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Taxi transport, Q3 2010

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In the first quarter of 2012, Statistics Norway adopted a new method for predicting population totals for taxis. This can result in minor breaks in the series.

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A boost in turnover

Taxi activity as measured by number of trips, kilometres driven, and hours in operation declined in the third quarter compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Turnover, on the other hand, increased by 5 per cent during the same period.

Taxi statistics. Turnover and number of trips per quarter

The industry earned revenue of NOK 1 759 million during the 3rd quarter this year, which is 5 per cent higher than the same period last year. Consequently, turnover per trip grew by 6 per cent, which means that the industry earned, on average, more per trip compared to the same quarter last year.

Reduced activity

The industry covered a total of about 130 million kilometres during the third quarter of 2010, which is 9 per cent lower than the same quarter the previous year. Out of this, close to 74 million kilometres were driven with passengers on board. The 3rd quarter has also registered a reduction in the number of hours offered as well as number of hours occupied.

Capacity utilisation also fell in line with the decline in hours in operation and kilometres driven with passengers. Capacity utilisation measured as a share of kilometres driven with passengers to total kilometres driven, was 57 per cent. Capacity utilisation measured as a share of taxi hours on offer, was on the other hand 37 per cent. In other words, an average taxi is occupied for 57 per cent of the distance covered or 37 per cent of the times it is in operation.

The taxi statistics are based on a nationwide survey carried out quarterly on the taxi business classified by code 49.320, Taxi Operation in SIC07. The survey covers over 90 per cent of the taxi population in the country. The data is then scaled up to population size using a factor. This factor is calculated based on data from the survey and VAT data reported to the Directorate of Taxes.

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