Become a taxi driver in Eindhoven
Eindhoven Airport, Brainport and the nightlife: this is where the work is. Find out which documents you need and how driving with Taxionspot works.
Want to become a taxi driver in Eindhoven? Then you are choosing a city where work is there for the taking. Eindhoven Airport runs from early morning until late at night, Brainport companies such as ASML and the High Tech Campus generate business rides every day, and around Stratumseind the nightlife buzzes into the small hours. On this page you will find exactly what you need to get started: from your taxi driver card and the VOG (Dutch certificate of good conduct) to the professional competence exam at the CBR. You will also see how driving with Taxionspot works, with automatic ride assignment through the app and fixed prices, so you never end up arguing with customers. Ready to begin? We are happy to help you on your way.
Why Eindhoven is such a strong city for taxi drivers
As a taxi driver in Eindhoven you have a big head start: the city never stands still. Eindhoven Airport brings travellers who want to get to and from the terminal from early morning until late evening. Brainport companies such as ASML and the High Tech Campus supply business passengers who need to be at the office or a meeting on time. And then there is the nightlife: around Stratumseind people are hopping in and out until deep into the night. Add the events in and around the city and you understand why drivers are in demand here all year round. For you, that means variety. One ride you take a family to the airport, the next you pick up an engineer for an early shift. It rarely gets boring.
Which documents you need: taxi driver card, VOG and CBR
Becoming a taxi driver starts with a few fixed steps. You will always need a valid category B driving licence. You also apply for a taxi driver card at Kiwa. For that application you need a VOG, the Dutch certificate of good conduct, plus a medical certificate, which together show that you are trustworthy and fit enough for the job. Finally, you take the taxi professional competence exam through the CBR, at its CCV division. That proves you can handle the rules, your route and your customers. You will find the current fees and processing times on the Kiwa and CBR websites, as these change regularly. Plan your application in time and there will be no unnecessary gap between your decision and your first ride.
How driving with Taxionspot works
Driving with Taxionspot means working on a modern platform. Rides are assigned automatically through the app, so you do not have to wait at a taxi rank or hope for a call from a dispatch office. When a customer books online, that ride comes straight to you. Customers book online and see their fixed price right away, and you notice that too: no discussion at the end of the ride about the meter or the route, just get in and drive. You keep your attention on the road and on your passenger, the platform takes care of the rest. That makes every shift feel manageable, whether you drive a few hours alongside another job or make it your full week.
What shapes your working day: evenings, weekends and airport rides
How much you drive and when is largely up to you, and that directly affects what a working day brings in. Three factors weigh the most. First, your evening and weekend hours: that is when Eindhoven goes out and demand is at its peak. Second, airport rides: trips to and from Eindhoven Airport are often longer, pre-booked rides, and they give your shift a solid base. Third, simply the number of hours you are available, because the more you are online, the more rides you get assigned. Some drivers deliberately choose quiet weekday mornings, others build their week around the busy nights. Both work. The nice thing is that you can shift things around: your schedule grows with your life, not the other way round.
Looking for a taxi driver job in Eindhoven? Here is how to start at Taxionspot
If you are looking for a taxi driver job in Eindhoven, you will not face a long application process with us. It works simply: send an email to support@taxionspot.nl or call 040 240 5999 and tell us briefly who you are, whether you already have a driver card and when you would like to drive. If your documents are already in order, we will look together at how quickly you can start. If you are still working on your driver card or your exam at the CBR, we are happy to think along about the order of your steps. That way you know exactly where you stand before you begin. You will speak to someone who knows the job first-hand, so feel free to ask your questions.
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Ready for your first ride in Eindhoven?
Email support@taxionspot.nl and tell us briefly who you are and when you want to drive. We reply personally and will look together at how soon you can start.