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FNV Taxi: The Trade Union for Taxi Drivers in the Netherlands

FNV is the largest trade union for taxi drivers in the Netherlands. Through FNV Taxi, drivers get support on CLA issues, employment disputes and legal assistance. FNV negotiates wages and working conditions on behalf of drivers.

FNV Taxi: Strong for Taxi Drivers

FNV (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging — Federation of Dutch Trade Unions) is the Netherlands' largest trade union and has a specific division for taxi drivers: FNV Taxi. FNV negotiates the CLA for Care Transport and Taxi on behalf of drivers and defends their rights against employers and government.

What Does FNV Do for Taxi Drivers?

CLA Negotiations

FNV is the union that negotiates the CLA for Care Transport and Taxi on behalf of employees. The wage increases of 5% (2025) and 3.5% (2026) are in large part the result of hard bargaining by FNV.

Legal Assistance and Advice

As an FNV member, you get access to free legal support in employment disputes:

  • Help with dismissal, underpayment or workplace harassment
  • Filing objections against fines or ILT decisions
  • Legal guidance during company closures or bankruptcies

Lobbying and Political Influence

FNV participates in discussions on taxi legislation, zero-emission zones, exemption schemes and enforcement policy. As a major union, FNV has access to the Ministry of Infrastructure and parliament.

Collective Member Benefits

  • Discounts on insurance and banking services
  • Training support via ESF and SFMobiliteit
  • Access to FNV lawyers in legal disputes

FNV Membership

FNV membership costs on average €15–€20 per month, depending on income. For many drivers, this pays for itself the first time legal support is needed.

More Information

Explore the FNV offering for taxi drivers at fnv.nl/sector-en-cao/alle-sectoren/taxi.