Should taxi drivers know Polish? Uber and Bolt have their opinion, the rest of the industry has its own.

A debate in the Polish Senate discussed the proposal requiring taxi drivers to have basic knowledge of Polish. Senator Anna Górska highlighted concerns about communication barriers for passengers, especially those with mobility issues. Supporters, including Paweł Saturski from the taxi union, argue that existing laws support this requirement, citing examples from other EU countries. However, ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt oppose the measure, claiming it could limit access to the profession. They emphasize that the focus should be on verifying the legality of drivers rather than language proficiency. The Ministry of Infrastructure mentioned plans for mandatory training for drivers, but no consensus on the language requirement was reached during the debate.