Staxi
Staxi Vervoer B.V. is a Dutch, Amsterdam-based fixed-price taxi central and booking platform (iOS/Android app, web, WhatsApp) serving individual travellers, corporate accounts, municipalities, and healthcare clients with officially licensed Schiphol Airport service across 10+ Dutch cities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Staxi does
Staxi Vervoer B.V. is a privately held Dutch taxi central headquartered in Amsterdam Noord that operates the Staxi fixed-price taxi booking platform across more than ten Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Schiphol, Almere, Haarlem, and Leiden. The platform combines a web booking form, iOS/Android consumer apps, a WhatsApp booking channel, and a proprietary driver-facing app (CDT) with real-time driver tracking and upfront price calculation, and it operates the first licensed Admitted Taxi Organization (TTO) in the Netherlands — a regulatory model under which affiliated drivers are independent contractors rather than employees. Staxi monetises rides on a transaction-fee basis through both consumer bookings and corporate/municipal accounts, with billing handled via iDEAL, credit card, PayPal, or 30-day invoicing for business accounts.
The company's product portfolio extends well beyond standard sedan rides into wheelchair-accessible transport (Rolstoeltaxi, claimed to be the only such offering for private customers in Amsterdam), minivan group transport (Taxibus up to 7 passengers), VIP, female-driver (Vrouwentaxi), electric, and dedicated healthcare/AOV transport (Zorgvervoer). A sub-brand, Mokumflex, operates supplemental public transport in the Landelijk Noord region. Pricing is governed by a Flex Fare dynamic model that publishes a guaranteed price at booking while varying the underlying fare with supply and demand, with published examples such as Amsterdam–Schiphol from €20 and Schiphol transfers comparing at up to 70% below metered taxi rates.
Staxi serves three primary segments: individual travellers (airport transfers, city trips, events), corporate/business accounts with invoicing, and institutional/public-sector transport (municipalities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies such as UWV). Distribution is omnichannel direct-to-consumer (app, web, WhatsApp, phone) supplemented by enterprise field sales for corporate accounts and regulatory/contract-based sales for municipalities and Schiphol. The company is the officially licensed airport taxi provider at Schiphol (Departure Hall 3, Door D), transporting more than 60,000 passengers annually, holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification, claims GDPR/AVG compliance, and runs the Staxi Academy for driver training.
Staxi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Staxi
- Legal name
- Staxi Vervoer B.V.
- Website
- https://staxi.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Staxi Vervoer B.V. is a Dutch, Amsterdam-based fixed-price taxi central and booking platform (iOS/Android app, web, WhatsApp) serving individual travellers, corporate accounts, municipalities, and healthcare clients with officially licensed Schiphol Airport service across 10+ Dutch cities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Staxi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Taxi Services
- NAICS
- Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531), Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)
- SIC
- Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Intercity / Long-Distance Ride-Hailing & Carpool Platforms (TLAFAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Shared Taxi / Ride-Pooling Taxi Operators (TLAFAHAL)
Keywords
Where Staxi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Staxi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Taxi Ride Revenue: Staxi generates revenue through taxi rides booked via their platform. Customers pay fixed prices for rides, which are typically lower than metered taxi rates. Drivers are independent contractors who pay a fee or percentage to be part of the TTO network.
- Corporate Account Billing: Business customers can open an account for regular taxi use, paying on invoice within 30 days. Revenue from these accounts is settled post-ride.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sedan (Personenwagen) - Standard taxi |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Minibus Taxi (Taxibus) - Group transport |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Flex Fare - Dynamic pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Staxi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Staxi operates a fixed-price taxi booking and dispatch platform in the Netherlands, primarily serving the Amsterdam metropolitan area. The company connects independent chauffeur-drivers (affiliated with its TTO network) with passengers via a mobile app, web booking form, WhatsApp, and phone, offering pre-booked rides with guaranteed upfront pricing. Beyond standard sedan taxi services, Staxi provides specialized offerings including wheelchair-accessible transport, group minibuses, VIP service, women-only taxis, electric taxis, corporate invoicing accounts, and healthcare transport.
Product overview
Staxi is a taxi dispatch and booking platform operating primarily in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, offering fixed-price taxi services through multiple channels including a proprietary mobile app, web booking form, and WhatsApp. The core offering consists of the Staxi App for end customers and the Staxi Driver App (CDT) for affiliated drivers, supported by an online reservation system. The company provides specialized taxi services including wheelchair-accessible transport (Rolstoeltaxi), minivan group transport (Taxibus), VIP service, female taxi options (Vrouwentaxi), electric taxis, corporate/business transport with invoicing features, and healthcare transport (Zorgvervoer). Staxi holds official licensing as a Schiphol Airport taxi provider and operates Mokumflex, a supplemental public transport service in Landelijk Noord. The company positions itself as the second-largest taxi dispatch company in Amsterdam, with drivers trained through the Staxi Academy program.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mokumflex: Landelijk Noord regional taxi service operating under the Staxi umbrella.
Products and services
- Staxi App Mobile application for iPhone and Android that enables taxi booking 24/7 with fixed pricing, live driver tracking, in-app payment (iDEAL, credit card, PayPal), and automatic invoice generation. Available to individual consumers in the Netherlands.
- Online Booking Form Web-based reservation system at staxi.nl that allows customers to calculate taxi costs, select vehicle type, and book rides with instant price confirmation and prepaid options. Available 24/7 for individual consumers.
- Schiphol Airport Taxi Officially licensed Schiphol Airport taxi service offering fixed-fare airport transfers to and from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Almere, Den Haag, Haarlem, Leiden, and Amersfoort. Operates at Departure Hall 3, Door D.
- Rolstoeltaxi (Wheelchair Taxi) Wheelchair-accessible taxi service available for private customers in Amsterdam. The only taxi company in Amsterdam offering wheelchair transport for private customers. Includes door-to-door service and trained drivers for mobility-impaired passengers.
- Taxibus (Group Taxi) Minivan taxi service for groups up to 7 people, offering more space and cost-effective group transport than standard sedan taxis. Available for airport transfers, event transport, and family trips.
- VIP Taxi Premium taxi service for customers seeking higher-end vehicles and enhanced service levels, including executive travel and VIP airport transfers.
- Vrouwentaxi (Women-Only Taxi) Dedicated taxi service with female drivers for women passengers who prefer this option for safety or comfort.
- Zakelijk Vervoer (Corporate Taxi) Business taxi service with corporate account options for regular corporate travelers. Includes detailed invoicing, 30-day payment terms, credit card payment, and integration with accounting software. Designed for companies needing regular employee, client, and airport transfer services.
- Zorgvervoer (Healthcare Transport) Medical and healthcare transportation service for medical appointments, hospital visits, and elderly transport. Part of Amsterdam's Aanvullend Openbaar Vervoer (Supplemental Public Transport) system.
- Elektrische Taxi (Electric Taxi) Eco-friendly electric taxi option for environmentally conscious passengers, providing emission-free transportation across the Staxi service area.
- Mokumflex Supplemental public transport service operating in the Landelijk Noord (North) region of the Netherlands, offered as a sub-brand under the Staxi umbrella. Provides regional transport services in addition to main Staxi taxi offerings.
- Staxi Driver App (CDT) Driver-facing mobile application used by Staxi-affiliated taxi drivers to manage rides, navigation, and customer interactions. Used by independent chauffeur-drivers connected to Staxi's TTO (Taxi ToegangsOrganisatie) network.
- Taxi Amsterdam Fixed-price taxi service covering all Amsterdam districts including city center, Noord, Oost, Zuid, West, Zuidoost, IJburg, and Central Station. Available for in-city transport needs.
- Taxi Rotterdam Fixed-price taxi service for the Rotterdam area, with rides starting from €90 to Schiphol Airport. Covers intra-city and airport transfer transport needs.
- Taxi Den Haag Fixed-price taxi service for The Hague (Den Haag) area, with rides starting from €70 to Schiphol Airport. Covers intra-city and airport transfer transport needs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% savings compared to metered taxi rates
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Staxi
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Staxi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
Staxi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Schiphol AirportcoreOfficial licensed taxi provider for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Staxi operates as an official airport taxi service, picking up passengers at Departure Hall 3, Door D. Transports over 60,000 passengers annually to/from the airport.
- Gemeente AmsterdamcorePartnership with the Municipality of Amsterdam for public transportation services, including Accessible Openbaar Vervoer (AOV) for elderly and mobility-impaired residents.
- GVB AmsterdamminorComplementary public transport partner - GVB operates Amsterdam's trams, buses, and metro while Staxi provides taxi services for first/last mile and specialized transport.
- UWVminorPartnership with UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) for transportation services related to employment and work reintegration programs.
- MunckhofminorTransportation company partnership for taxi and transport services, appears in partner logos section.
- STC (Schiphol Group)minorEducational institution partnership with Schiphol Group for transport-related training and services.
- Gemeente HaarlemmermeerminorMunicipal partnership for transportation services in the Haarlemmermeer area where Schiphol Airport is located.
- BovenIJ HospitalminorHealthcare partnership for patient transportation services to/from BovenIJ Hospital.
- RMCminorMedical center partnership for healthcare-related transportation services.
- SWV Amsterdam-DiemenminorSpecial Education partnership (Samenwerkingsverband) for student transportation services.
- KabouterhuisminorChildcare center partnership for transportation services.
- Vesper BSOminorAfter-school care partnership for transportation services.
- IIVNminorOrganization partnership for transportation services.
- SBO Het SpectrumminorSchool partnership for transportation services.
- Theater OostpoolminorTheater partnership for patron transportation services to performances.
- Ready My WorldminorOrganization partnership for transportation services.
- Brainwash FestivalminorEvent partnership for festival visitor transportation services.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Staxi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Qbuzz: Dutch regional passenger transport operator running bus and (under concessions) demand-responsive services. Comparable only weakly to Staxi through its demand-responsive transit offerings in regions like Groningen/Drenthe — an adjacent player in the mobility ecosystem rather than a direct taxi competitor.
- Connexxion: Major Dutch public transport operator (Transdev subsidiary) that also runs taxi, school, and social transport services. Comparable through its Zorg- and Wmo-vervoer portfolio, which targets the same municipal accessibility contracts Staxi bids on, though Connexxion is predominantly a fixed-route transit operator.
Direct peers
- Blacklane: Premium chauffeur and airport-transfer service operating across Europe including Schiphol. Comparable to Staxi on Schiphol transfers, corporate invoicing, fixed pricing, and licensed-driver fulfillment — a direct competitor for high-ticket airport and VIP rides.
- BIOS-groep: Dutch taxi and mobility group offering passenger transport services across the Netherlands. Comparable to Staxi as a domestic licensed taxi operator with both consumer and corporate business clients in the same regulatory environment.
- FreeNow (formerly myTaxi): Taxi-hailing app owned by BMW and Mercedes-Benz that operates across the Netherlands and broader Europe. Directly comparable to Staxi because both sell app-based taxi booking with driver networks and compete for the same Dutch consumer and corporate taxi demand.
Broad incumbents
- Bolt: European ride-hailing and micromobility platform active in the Netherlands. Comparable as a multi-service mobility competitor to Staxi, with deeper capital reserves to discount fares and acquire drivers in the same Dutch urban markets.
- Uber (Netherlands): Global TNC operating UberX, UberGreen and UberBlack in Dutch cities including Amsterdam. Comparable as a direct competitor for on-demand ride-hailing, but at a much larger scale and with a broader product portfolio beyond taxi-centric services.
Regional players
- Munckhof: Dutch taxi and group transport operator headquartered in Limburg. Comparable to Staxi as a Dutch licensed taxi company with both corporate accounts and specialized group/medical transport, though it serves primarily the southern Netherlands rather than Randstad.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Staxi social profiles
Digital presenceStaxi compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Staxi financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Staxi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Staxi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Staxi M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Staxi
What does Staxi do?
Staxi operates a fixed-price taxi booking and dispatch platform in the Netherlands, primarily serving the Amsterdam metropolitan area. The company connects independent chauffeur-drivers (affiliated with its TTO network) with passengers via a mobile app, web booking form, WhatsApp, and phone, offering pre-booked rides with guaranteed upfront pricing. Beyond standard sedan taxi services, Staxi provides specialized offerings including wheelchair-accessible transport, group minibuses, VIP service, women-only taxis, electric taxis, corporate invoicing accounts, and healthcare transport.
Is Staxi a public or private company?
Staxi is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Staxi founded?
Staxi was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Staxi based?
Staxi is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Staxi make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Taxi Ride Revenue is the primary driver. The others are corporate Account Billing.
Who are Staxi's main competitors?
Others on record are Qbuzz and Connexxion. Direct peers are Blacklane, BIOS-groep and FreeNow (formerly myTaxi). Broad incumbents are Bolt and Uber (Netherlands). Munckhof is listed as a regional player.
Does Staxi have an API?
No public API is recorded for Staxi.
What industry is Staxi in?
Staxi's product category is Taxi Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFAIAK, Intercity / Long-Distance Ride-Hailing & Carpool Platforms, with a secondary code of TLAFAHAL, Shared Taxi / Ride-Pooling Taxi Operators. Its NAICS code is 48531 and its SIC code is 4100.