Affiliated, licensed carriers

Drivers who carry out SchipholRide bookings: requirements and selection

Every driver on a SchipholRide booking meets the legal taxi requirements and has at least 2 years of proven experience.

Driver in a dark suit holding the open rear door of a black sedan outside an office building

Driver at the wheel seen from the back seat, with a blue sign for Schiphol above the road

Six requirements for drivers

Dutch taxi licence (taxipas P)

Official Dutch professional driver's licence, legally required for commercial passenger transport. The driver is responsible for holding a valid, unexpired taxi licence.

Background check

Recent Dutch Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). No criminal record.

Driving history

No serious traffic offences in the last 5 years. Unrestricted CBR driving licence. Defensive-driving training completed.

Language skills

Fluent Dutch and at least conversational English. On request: drivers speaking German, French or Spanish.

Professional dress

Suit and tie or polo with blazer. No casual jeans. For VIP rides: strictly business dress.

Discretion and privacy

No conversation initiated unless you start one. No personal GPS tracking. No data shared with third parties.

Driver selection in five steps

01
Application and intake
CV and motivation. Phone call plus an in-person interview. Assessed on appearance, language and attitude.
02
Document checks
VOG, taxi licence, driving licence, identity verification, insurance. All verified at onboarding.
03
Test drive
One day shadowing a senior driver. Evaluated on driving technique, guest interaction, GPS handling and unscripted situations.
04
Hospitality training
Luggage assistance, door etiquette, communication. Introduction to the dispatch system and SMS flow.
05
Trial period
First 10 rides with customer-feedback monitoring. 4.7+ average stars: cleared. Below: extra training or off-boarding.

What the drivers drive

Four vehicle classes. The affiliated carrier is responsible for maintaining the vehicle to factory intervals and for its technical condition.

Comfort

Volkswagen Passat or similar

Quiet ride, generous boot, climate control. For solo travellers, couples or a small family.

Premium

Mercedes E-Class or similar

Business-class sedan with extra comfort and space.

Van

Mercedes V-Class or similar

5–8 seats plus a separate luggage space for 7 large suitcases. Zoned climate control.

VIP

Mercedes S-Class or similar

Massage seats, sound insulation, long wheelbase for maximum legroom.

Questions about drivers and carriers

How many drivers carry out SchipholRide bookings?

SchipholRide works with a network of 500+ affiliated drivers across the Netherlands, with extra capacity for peak times. All self-employed, licensed drivers in a long-term partnership.

Will I get the same driver every time?

For monthly recurring bookings (business) you can request a preferred driver, often possible when the pickup is fixed. For one-off bookings drivers vary; the match is made by route, vehicle type and availability.

What if I'm not happy with my driver?

Call 085 060 2543 during the ride, or report afterwards at info@schipholride.nl. We take complaints seriously. With a valid complaint: partial or full refund, plus training or termination if warranted.

Do you have female drivers?

Yes, around 15% of the affiliated drivers. Mention a preference at booking; usually doable with advance notice.