Accessible Taxis & Transfers

TCA Amsterdam

TCA (Taxi Centrale Amsterdam) is the city's main taxi network, operating 24 hours a day. TCA has some wheelchair-accessible vehicles in their fleet, but you need to request one specifically.

How to Book

1. By phone: Call +31 20 777 7777. English-speaking operators are available. Request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle when booking.
2. By app: Download the TCA Taxi app. Note that the app does not have a dedicated wheelchair vehicle option, so call dispatch directly for accessible vehicles.
3. Online: Book at tcataxi.nl. Contact them in advance to confirm a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Dedicated Wheelchair Taxi Services

For guaranteed wheelchair-accessible transport, these companies specialize in wheelchair taxi service:

Staxi

Staxi operates across the Netherlands and provides wheelchair taxis with rear-entry ramps. Each vehicle accommodates one wheelchair user plus up to four seated passengers.

• Booking: Book online at staxi.nl or by phone. Fixed prices are shown at booking.
• Advance notice: Book at least a few hours ahead. Same-day service is available when vehicles are free.
• Schiphol transfers: Staxi offers fixed-price wheelchair taxi transfers between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam.

RolstoelTaxi Amsterdam

A local service specializing in wheelchair transport within Amsterdam and the surrounding area.

• Booking: By phone, website, or mobile app at rolstoeltaxiamsterdam.org.
• Service area: Amsterdam and nearby cities.

Taxi Brouwer

Taxi Brouwer has wheelchair taxis that can accommodate 2 to 3 wheelchair users and 2 companions in a single vehicle, making it a good option for groups.

• Booking: At least 1 day in advance. Contact by phone.

Pricing

Wheelchair taxi pricing in Amsterdam varies by provider:

Standard Amsterdam taxis charge a starting fare of about 3.19 euros plus roughly 2.35 euros per kilometer. There should be no surcharge for accessible vehicles.

Uber in Amsterdam

Uber operates in Amsterdam. Standard Uber rides work if you use a folding wheelchair and can transfer to a car seat. The driver can store your folded wheelchair in the trunk.

Uber does not currently offer a reliable dedicated wheelchair-accessible vehicle option (Uber WAV) in Amsterdam. If you need to ride in your wheelchair, use one of the dedicated wheelchair taxi services listed above instead.

For extra trunk space, request Uber Van or Uber XL to ensure your mobility equipment fits.

Schiphol Airport Transfers

For wheelchair-accessible transfers between Schiphol Airport and your Amsterdam hotel:

1. Pre-book a wheelchair taxi from Staxi or RolstoelTaxi Amsterdam. Fixed pricing and guaranteed vehicle availability.
2. Call TCA at least 24 hours ahead to request an accessible vehicle for pickup at the airport taxi rank.
3. Consider the train if you can manage with NS Travel Assistance. The Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal train takes 15 minutes and costs about 5 euros. See our Trains guide.

Private Accessible Van Hire

If you plan to take many trips during your stay or want to visit places outside Amsterdam (Zaanse Schans, Keukenhof, Haarlem), consider hiring an accessible van with a driver for a half-day or full day.

Several companies offer this service, including Staxi and local tour operators. Expect to pay 200 to 400 euros for a half-day and 400 to 700 euros for a full day, including driver and fuel.

Tips for Taxi Travel in Amsterdam

• Confirm the fare estimate before the driver starts the meter, especially for longer trips.
• All Amsterdam taxis accept credit cards and contactless payments.
• Tipping is not mandatory in the Netherlands. Rounding up to the nearest euro is common.
• Service dogs must be accepted in all taxis. No additional charge applies.
• If a driver refuses service without valid reason, note the taxi license plate and report it to the municipality.