TCA Taxi

What TCA Taxi does

TCA Taxi (legal entity Taxicentrale Amsterdam B.V.) is the largest taxi company in the Netherlands, operating a dispatch and mobility platform in Amsterdam that connects approximately 1,500 independently affiliated drivers and a fleet of roughly 1,250 vehicles to passengers across the city's seven districts. Founded as a B.V. on 1 April 1995, with operational roots in the 1957 CBVT, TCA is headquartered in Amsterdam-Zuidoost and holds licensed TTO (Taxi Transport Company) status that grants it exclusive access to municipal taxi ranks. The company generated approximately 4.5 million passenger trips in the most recent year reported, sourced through a mix of consumer channels (proprietary TCA app, website, 24/7 telephone dispatch at 020-777 7777, WhatsApp, and physical taxi ranks) and B2B channels (corporate accounts, the business portal, the Autobooker device installed in venues, and a dedicated events transport service).

The core product is the TCA App, which provides booking, real-time driver tracking, advance price indication, fixed-fare pricing, and cashless payment; the app is white-labeled across 150+ European taxi companies. Around this core, TCA operates a tiered fleet: a standard comfort fleet, a 300+ vehicle 100% electric Eco Fleet, a Business Fleet of Mercedes E-Class vehicles with uniformed chauffeurs, and a VIP Fleet of Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, and Tesla Model X vehicles managed under the TCA Plus sub-brand with TaxiPlus-certified chauffeurs. Cabture interactive in-taxi tablets (Cabtabs) have been deployed in 300 taxis. Supporting products include Schiphol fixed-fare airport transfers, private excursions, the TCA Loyalty Card, the Own Taxi Rank service for hotels and offices, and event transport management.

TCA monetizes through a combination of per-ride transaction fees from affiliated independent drivers, metered and fixed-fare consumer pricing (with an automatic 20% discount on app/website standard rides, excluding VIP), corporate account billing with monthly invoicing, and premium pricing for business and VIP services. The company maintains 25+ strategic partnerships with major Amsterdam institutions (RAI Amsterdam as a near 10-year exclusive taxi partner, Rijksmuseum, Holland Casino, De Bijenkorf, Royal Concertgebouw, Royal Theatre Carré, Beurs van Berlage, Gassan Diamonds, Secret Village, and others) that drive venue-embedded demand. TCA holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and is led by interim director Solaiman Ben Mohammed following the departure of Hedy Borreman.

Name

TCA Taxi

Legal name

Taxicentrale Amsterdam B.V.

Website

https://tcataxi.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TCA Taxi (Taxicentrale Amsterdam B.V.) is the largest licensed taxi company in the Netherlands, dispatching ~1,500 independent drivers and ~1,250 vehicles across Amsterdam to serve 4.5 million annual passenger trips via app, web, telephone, WhatsApp, and venue partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Taxi Services

NAICS

Taxi and Limousine Service (4853), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Taxi-Hail Aggregators & Dispatch Platforms (E-Hail for Licensed Taxis) (TLAFAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ride-Hailing & Taxi Aggregation Platforms (BPAMAIAE), Airport Taxi & Ground Transportation Operators (TLAFAHAE)

Keywords

• Taxi dispatch services
• Airport transfer service
• Corporate ground transport
• Electric taxi fleet
• Ride-hailing platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New Holland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Ride Transaction Fees: TCA generates revenue through transaction fees on each taxi ride completed via their platform. Drivers are independent entrepreneurs who pay fees to be affiliated with TCA, while customers pay metered fares or fixed prices for rides.
2. Fixed Fare Rides: Revenue from predetermined fixed prices for specific routes, particularly airport transfers (Schiphol) and app-booked comfort taxis, providing price certainty for customers and predictable revenue for the platform.
3. Corporate Account Services: Monthly invoicing and account management services for business customers using corporate accounts, loyalty cards, and business fleet services. Provides recurring revenue through ongoing business relationships.
4. VIP and Premium Fleet Services: Higher-margin premium transportation services including VIP vehicles (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Tesla Model X), business fleet, and event transportation at premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TCA Taxi operates a multi-channel taxi dispatch and ride-hailing platform in Amsterdam, connecting passengers with approximately 1,500 affiliated drivers and a fleet of around 1,250 vehicles through its proprietary automated dispatch system, mobile app, website, telephone (020-777 7777), and WhatsApp ordering. The offering is structured around tiered fleet services—standard comfort taxis, Eco Fleet (100% electric), Business Fleet (Mercedes E-Class with suited chauffeurs), and VIP Fleet (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Tesla Model X)—alongside fixed-fare airport transfers to Schiphol, corporate accounts, venue Autobooker devices, and event transport services.

Product overview

TCA Taxi (Taxicentrale Amsterdam) operates as a multi-product mobility platform centered on its core taxi booking and dispatch service. The main offering is the TCA App, which serves as the unified interface for ordering taxis with fixed fares, tracking, and payment. Around this core, TCA layers three differentiated fleet tiers: the Eco Fleet (100% electric vehicles), the Business Fleet (Mercedes E-Class, up to 4 years old, uniformed drivers), and the VIP Fleet (luxury sedans including Mercedes S-Klasse, BMW 7-series, Audi A8, and Tesla Model X). The premium TCA Plus sub-brand bundles TaxiPlus-certified chauffeurs with a customer loyalty card offering fixed discounts. Ancillary offerings include the TCA Autobooker (touchscreen device for venues), corporate account billing, dedicated taxi rank placement, event transport management, and private excursion tours. The Schiphol Fixed Fare Service provides guaranteed airport transfer pricing. All services are bookable via the app, website, telephone, or WhatsApp, with an automated dispatch system matching rides to the nearest available driver.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TCA Plus: Premium taxi service with TaxiPlus certified chauffeurs for business and executive transport, offering personalised mobility services 24/7.
• Eco Vloot (Eco Fleet)
• Business Vloot (Business Fleet)
• VIP Vloot (VIP Fleet)

Products and services

• TCA App Smartphone application (iOS and Android) for booking TCA taxis with real-time driver tracking, advance price indication, pre-booking, and contactless in-app payment via credit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Also serves as the gateway for fixed fares, eco-taxi ordering, loyalty card linkage, and is usable internationally across 150+ European taxi companies.
• Eco Fleet 100% electric taxi service of emission-free vehicles contributing to cleaner city air; available for both private and business transport and ordered via the TCA app, website, or telephone. Currently 300+ electric vehicles in the fleet.
• Business Fleet Premium business-class taxi service featuring Mercedes E-Class and comparable vehicles no older than 4 years, driven by 600 uniformed chauffeurs. Includes corporate account billing, loyalty cards, and integration with the TCA Autobooker device for venues.
• VIP Fleet Luxury taxi service featuring top-tier vehicles (Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Tesla Model X) with 50 specially trained professional chauffeurs in formal attire. Includes personal reception, luggage assistance, discretion, and tailor-made quotes for delegations and events; available for domestic and international rides.
• TCA Plus Premium TCA sub-brand featuring TaxiPlus-certified chauffeurs (trained by BRUSECO, CCV, and DEKRA accredited) for personalized, worry-free transport 24/7. Includes a customer loyalty card with fixed discounts, transparent pricing, and extra services such as chauffeur services for both businesses and individual premium customers.
• TCA Autobooker Touchscreen device installed in bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues that enables one-touch taxi ordering, helping venue staff keep their attention on guests while TCA manages transportation logistics.
• Schiphol Fixed Fare Service Fixed-price airport transfer service to Schiphol Airport: €50 from Amsterdam City Centre, South, West, and East; €55 from North, IJburg, and Abcoude. Includes a €7.50 surcharge for pickup from Schiphol and a €7.50 minivan surcharge for groups exceeding four passengers.
• TCA Excursions Private taxi tours of the Netherlands featuring luxury sedans (up to 3 persons) at €50 per hour or luxury minibuses (up to 7 persons) at €55 per hour, with a minimum 4-hour booking. Destinations include Enkhuizen, Zaanse Schans, Madurodam, and Kröller-Müller Museum.
• Event Transport Services Specialized transport solutions for events (e.g., King's Day, SAIL Amsterdam, ADE, Amsterdam Light Festival, RAI Amsterdam venue operations) including traffic controllers, hosts, group management, luxury transport options, and loyalty card/voucher systems for managing guest transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-minute pickup guarantee
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Future of Utilities Energy Transition Summit 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Official mobility partner for 2-day summit at SugarFactory Amsterdam. Eco fleet emphasized as sustainability theme aligns with event focus.
• KINboatminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 November 2025Official partner for Amsterdam Light Festival (Nov 2025 - Jan 2026). TCA provides taxi transport to and from KINboat departure locations at Central Station for sustainable electric canal cruises.
• RAI AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive taxi partnership for nearly 10 years. TCA is the only taxi company allowed on RAI Amsterdam premises. Partnership focuses on visitor pickup with capacity to serve large events. Joint sustainability commitment with goal of fully electric fleet.
• Secret VillagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial mobility partner for the Secret Village entertainment district between Herengracht and Flower Market. Direct taxi booking via app, special flyers for free welcome drinks at participating venues.
• Taste AmsterdamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial mobility partner for Taste Amsterdam food festival. Eco fleet transportation for guests attending the event featuring 10 Michelin-starred chefs. Early booking recommended due to expected crowds.
• Holland CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner providing taxi services for Holland Casino Amsterdam with customer benefits and visibility at the venue.
• RijksmuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner providing taxi services for museum visitors with potential customer benefits.
• De BijenkorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for prestigious department store, providing taxi services for shoppers with customer benefits.
• Royal ConcertgebouwminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for world-renowned concert hall with 700+ concerts annually, providing transport for concert attendees.
• Royal Theatre CarréminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for major Amsterdam theater providing taxi services for theater audiences.
• Beurs van BerlageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for Amsterdam's historic event venue, providing taxi services for conferences and events.
• Boom ChicagominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for comedy/improv venue, providing taxi services for show attendees.
• Friendship AmsterdamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for Friendship Amsterdam venue and events.
• Gassan DiamondsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for historic Amsterdam diamond factory receiving 400,000+ tourists annually. Taxi services for visitors.
• Jewish Cultural QuarterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for cultural quarter including Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Historical Museum, and Holocaust memorial sites.
• Amsterdam NightlifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner for Amsterdam nightlife sector, providing safe taxi services for evening economy.
• Jungle Night (Amsterdam The Style Outlets)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for Jungle Night event at Amsterdam The Style Outlets shopping venue.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bolt: European rideshare and scooter operator with significant presence in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. Competes with TCA on app-based ride-hailing, driver onboarding, and price-sensitive consumer segments.
• FreeNow (formerly mytaxi): Multi-European taxi and ride-hailing aggregator owned by BMW and Mercedes-Benz mobility units, operating in the Netherlands. Directly comparable to TCA as a regulated taxi-e-hail aggregator with multi-fleet and corporate account offerings.
• Uber: Global app-based rideshare and taxi-aggregation platform actively operating in Amsterdam. Competes directly with TCA for on-demand passenger rides via mobile booking, dynamic pricing, and broad driver supply, representing the principal competitive threat to TCA's app and dispatch volumes.
• STAX: Dutch taxi and e-hail operator competing with TCA in the Amsterdam and Randstad markets. Offers app-based booking, fixed fares, and corporate services analogous to TCA's core proposition.

Emerging players

• Taxi Electric Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based 100% electric taxi operator directly competing with TCA's Eco Fleet sub-brand. Comparable as a sustainability-positioned local taxi niche player targeting corporate and event clients.
• Gett: Global corporate ground transportation and ride-hailing platform with strong enterprise/B2B focus. Comparable to TCA's corporate accounts, VIP fleet, and Business Portal offerings, particularly for executive and event transport.
• Via: Tech-driven shared mobility and on-demand transit platform operating across multiple countries. Relevant as an emerging tech-enabled competitor to traditional taxi dispatch models, though focused on shared rides rather than taxi-licensed operations.

Broad incumbents

• Curb Mobility: US-based taxi e-hail and payment platform aggregating licensed taxi fleets across multiple cities. Comparable to TCA's white-label app and licensed-taxi aggregation approach at scale, though operating in North America rather than Europe.

Regional players

• Addison Lee: London-based private hire and corporate ground transport operator with app, executive fleet, and account-based billing. Comparable to TCA in business model, multi-tier fleet, and B2B/corporate focus, though serving a different primary geography.
• Schiphol Taxi: Airport-focused taxi and ground transportation operator serving Schiphol. Overlaps with TCA's fixed-fare Schiphol service (€50-€55) and competes for airport transfer demand in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TCAmsterdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taxicentrale-amsterdam-bv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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