Jarle Tungeland
26 Jan
26Jan

Dozens of "App" companies operate in Norway when it comes to driving tours, airport transfers, sightseeing, etc. The common denominator is that they are all based abroad. But will they be able to help you quickly enough if something unexpected happens?


We understand that it can seem like a jungle of different providers, who in turn use subcontractors who in turn use their subcontractors, and in the end you don't know who is responsible if something goes wrong.

Taxes and booking fees can therefore constitute a larger sum of the trip itself, than what appears on your paid trip. And this is an interesting topic in today's market. In the end, it is not uncommon for you to have paid up to 40 - 45% in fees. Therefore, ask for an itemized order confirmation including all costs.


If a third party in the transport chain does not have liability insurance, you as a customer become a party to a case between the booking company, the performing transport company, and the hired driver. Although someone ultimately has to make a decision and take responsibility. The plane can be missed, the train, or the cruise ship leaves the port without you having boarded.

So how can you get a guarantee through your booking company that this will be taken care of in a foreign country.

Only if the driver can present a valid liability insurance before the trip begins. And if you take a photo of this. In addition, each driver must have a driver's license for the vehicle he has at his disposal, as well as a driving ticket, issued by the police. Applies to all transport where there is a charge. Drivers are obliged to carry this while driving.


Booking directly can be the solution that saves you the most money, and also avoids the chance of unforeseen events and misunderstandings. Direct contact with the performing carrier, instead of an app company where it is difficult to find where the company is domiciled and where it actually operates from. Many are managed from a tax haven, where 12% VAT on the fee is also avoided. That is, you are charged for it. And the underlying company earns 12% more.

Of course, nothing illegal in this. But as a customer it is important to be aware of what you pay for and what you get in return.

We have direct contact with the drivers and car owners, and carry out offers/orders/confirmations/payments ourselves. And our brokerage fee is only between 5.5% - 7.5%.

Here you get the most for your money by booking directly.

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