CBS Data on Driver Shortages in Transport and Logistics: Facts and Advice

CBS statistics on vacancies and employment in transport and logistics confirm the seriousness of the driver shortage. With data-backed insights, we give taxi operators practical recruitment and retention advice.

The Driver Shortage in Figures: CBS Data

The shortage of qualified drivers in the Netherlands is not a feeling — it is a hard fact backed by CBS statistics. Data on vacancies and employment in transport and logistics shows that the number of open vacancies in transport and logistics grows year on year, while inflow of new workers remains insufficient.

Advice for Taxi Operators Based on CBS Insights

1. Expand Your Recruitment Channels

Traditional channels (Indeed, national job boards) don't reach all potential candidates. Also consider:

Social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Partnerships with vocational colleges (MBO/ROC) for internship placements
Referral programmes: existing drivers recommend new colleagues

2. Lower the Entry Barrier

Offer training support for obtaining the taxi licence (taxipas). A fixed-term employment contract after training gives both parties certainty.

3. Work With Re-entrants

People who have temporarily left the labour market (caregivers, long-term unemployed) can be interesting candidates. The UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) has programmes to support re-entry into employment.

4. International Recruitment

Within the EU, freedom of movement applies. Drivers from Poland, Romania or Bulgaria actively work in Dutch transport. Ensure adequate onboarding and sufficient knowledge of local rules.

More Information

CBS vacancy data at CBS.nl. UWV labour market analyses via UWV.nl.