Mandatory Training Day for Taxi Drivers: What You Need to Know in 2026
The CLA for Care Transport and Taxi 2026-2027 (Art. 1.13) requires employers to offer at least one training day per year (8 hours). Over five years, drivers must complete 5 training days (40 hours) in total, with all costs covered by the employer.
The Mandatory Training Day Under the CLA for Care Transport and Taxi 2026-2027
The CLA for Care Transport and Taxi 2026-2027 (in force 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027) requires employers in Article 1.13 to offer at least one training day per year to their taxi drivers. This equals 8 hours of training per calendar year.
Five-Year Training Cycle
In addition to the annual requirement, a five-year cycle applies: over five consecutive calendar years, employer and driver must together complete at least 5 training days (40 hours). Employer and employee jointly determine when training takes place and what it covers.
What Counts as a Training Activity?
According to the CLA, the following activities may be included:
- Mandatory training courses: Basic Taxi Training, CCV-D1 certified training
- E-learning: Free modules such as dealing with aggression or safe wheelchair transport (Code VVR)
- Work meetings and coaching sessions (if structured)
- Legally required training: Local taxi regulations requirements
Costs and Compensation
The employer is required to cover:
- Course and examination fees
- Travel and accommodation costs
- Training time itself, compensated at the applicable CLA hourly wage
Mandatory Registration
The employer must record the training hours per employee and keep this record for 5 years, signed by the employee. ILT inspectors and trade unions may request this during CLA audits.
Exception: TX-Keur Certified Companies
Taxi companies certified with the TX-Keur quality mark are exempt from the additional 5-training-days-in-5-years requirement, as they already meet the TX-Keur training standards.
Subsidy via the Social Fund for Taxi
- ESF grant: up to 40% reimbursement of training and examination costs
- Free e-learning: modules available via the Social Fund for Mobility (SFM)
More Information
See Article 1.13 of the CLA for Care Transport and Taxi 2026-2027 (available via SFM) and contact KNV for recognised training providers.