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Taxis and ride-hailing (VTC) in Catalonia
Catalonia has its own decree-law for VTC cars: you must book at least 15 minutes ahead and the apps cannot show you nearby cars before you book. Local bodies can require a longer wait.
- Why it matters
- Booking rules for VTC cars are different here from the national baseline in ES-0301.
- When
- You want to book a VTC car or taxi in this region.
- Official page
- Decreto-ley 9/2022, de 5 de julio, de medidas urgentes en materia de alquiler de vehículos con conductor (Cataluña)
- Last checked
- 21 Oct 2026
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