Taxbus Eindhoven: how it works and what your alternatives are
Who Taxbus is meant for, how to apply for a pass and how booking works. With an honest answer to the question of when a regular taxi is the better option.
Taxbus Eindhoven is the shared door-to-door transport service for people with a Wmo indication in Eindhoven and the rest of Southeast Brabant (the Wmo is the Dutch Social Support Act). If you have such an indication from the municipality, Taxbus takes you from door to door together with other passengers. On this page you can read how Taxbus works: who it is meant for, how to apply for a pass through the municipality of Eindhoven and how booking works in practice. Let us be honest with you: Taxbus is a valuable service, but shared transport also means the bus may take detours and your travel time is less predictable. Need to get there faster, or do not have an indication? Then a regular taxi from Taxionspot is a good alternative. You can read more about that below as well.
What is Taxbus and who is it meant for?
Taxbus is the shared transport service for the Southeast Brabant region, also known as Wmo transport. It takes you from door to door: the driver picks you up at home and drops you off at the address you need to be. Taxbus is meant for people who have received a Wmo indication from their municipality, for example because a disability makes travelling by regular public transport difficult. If you live in Eindhoven, your municipality falls within the Taxbus area. Important to know: without an indication you cannot travel at the Taxbus rate. Not sure whether you qualify? Contact the Wmo desk of the municipality of Eindhoven, where they can tell you exactly what is possible in your situation.
Applying for Taxbus: how to get a pass
You do not apply for Taxbus with Taxbus itself, but through your own municipality. If you live in Eindhoven, you go to the Wmo desk of the municipality of Eindhoven. They will assess whether you qualify for a Wmo transport indication. If you receive that indication, you get a Taxbus pass that lets you book rides. Keep in mind that the municipality will want to understand your situation: there may be a conversation about what you can still manage yourself and what support is appropriate. If you live in another municipality in Southeast Brabant, the same principle applies, only through your own municipality. For current conditions, rates and the exact application procedure, we refer you to the municipality or to Taxbus itself, as that information can change.
Booking Taxbus: how a ride works in practice
You book Taxbus in advance, by phone. You state where you want to be picked up, where you want to go and what time you want to arrive. The driver then picks you up at home and takes you to your destination. Important to know: Taxbus is shared transport. The bus may take detours along the way to pick up or drop off other passengers. As a result, a ride can sometimes take longer than the same route by regular taxi, and your arrival time is less predictable. If you are planning a ride to an appointment, allow plenty of extra time. For current booking deadlines and phone numbers, check the Taxbus website or ask the municipality. For most passengers it works just fine, as long as you know what to expect and book on time.
When is a regular taxi more convenient than Taxbus?
Taxbus is there for everyday transport with an indication, but there are times when a regular taxi is a better fit. If you do not have a Wmo indication, you cannot travel at the Taxbus rate anyway. But even with a pass, you may sometimes prefer certainty: for a hospital appointment where you really have to be on time, a train you cannot afford to miss or a family visit in the evening. A taxi from Taxionspot drives directly and straight to your destination, without detours for other passengers, and you know exactly what you will pay in advance. We drive 24/7 in Eindhoven and the surrounding area. We cannot take a wheelchair, but a rollator or other foldable mobility aid is welcome on board. For transport to care appointments, we also have a separate care transport page with more information.
What does a regular taxi in Eindhoven cost as an alternative?
The price of a regular taxi depends on your route, which is exactly why Taxionspot works with a fixed price agreed in advance. You book online, enter your pickup and drop-off address and see your fixed price right away. No meter ticking up in rush hour, no surprises afterwards: the amount you see is the amount you pay. That way you can calmly compare whether a direct taxi is worth it for your ride, for example for that one important appointment where you do not want any detours. Prefer to book by phone, or have a question about your ride? Call us on 040 240 5999, we are here for you day and night. That way you get the best of both worlds: Taxbus for your regular rides and Taxionspot when it needs to be fast or direct.
Frequently asked questions
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Prefer fast and direct?
No indication needed, no detours. Book online and see your fixed price right away. Taxionspot drives 24/7 in Eindhoven and the surrounding area.