Daylight Saving Time 2025: How Does It Affect Your Taxi Ride?
It’s almost that time again: Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The clock will spring forward one hour, from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM. While we all enjoy longer evenings and extra daylight, this change can sometimes cause confusion and additional stress—especially if you’re traveling early in […]
How Early Should I Arrive at Schiphol Airport?
Anyone flying from Schiphol Airport wonders the same thing: how early should I get to the airport? The ideal arrival time depends on several factors, such as your destination, airline, and whether you’re checking in luggage. In this blog, we’ll provide clear guidelines to help you start your journey with […]
Why Taxi Drivers Don’t Have to Wear a Seatbelt
Almost everyone automatically puts on a seatbelt when they get into a car. But did you know that taxi drivers in the Netherlands are exempt from wearing a seatbelt under certain circumstances? Many people wonder why taxi drivers don’t have to wear a seatbelt and whether it is actually safe. […]
International Women’s Day: Women Behind the Wheel
On March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day to highlight the strength and achievements of women worldwide. But did you know that women have played a crucial role in transportation since the early days of the automobile? Bertha Benz, the wife of automaker Karl Benz, made the first […]
Why are taxis yellow
If you’re wondering: “Why are taxis yellow?” you’re not alone. The striking colour is a globally recognised feature of taxi transport, but how did this come about? In this blog, we dive into the history and psychology behind the yellow colour of many taxis. A colour with a history The tradition […]
Amsterdam Dance Event Taxi Tips
The world-famous electronic music festival and conference Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will be celebrated in full force again in 2024! ADE starts on October 16th and runs until October 20nd. Book your taxi to or from the events at Staxi. Why? Because you’ll always get a fixed price for your […]
Taxi with extra stop
Suppose you’re going out with a friend. You don’t live together or even in the same street, but you do want to take a taxi together. You’re in for a Dutch treat! We’ve got the solution for you: Book a Staxi with an extra stop and split the bill with […]
How to recognise a Staxi taxi?
Imagine you’re at a taxi stand, say at Schiphol Airport, and it’s positively bustling with taxis. Or maybe after a festival, imagine the endless row of cabs. Now, how do you recognise your reserved Staxi? How do you make sure you board the right taxi and don’t miss out on your […]
New Staxi Service: Dial-a-Ride in rural Amsterdam
We are very proud that the city of Amsterdam has selected us as the new transporter for Mokumflex! From the 1st of July onwards, you can book a flex taxi with us. Find out what Mokumflex is below. To lift a tip of the veil: a Mokumflex ride will cost you […]
What to do in Amsterdam?
Do you have any idea how many overnight stays in hotels Amsterdam expects for 2019? A. 950.000B. 3.500.000C. 17.400.000 The correct answer is C; nearly 17.5 million overnight stays in 2019. The number of hotel nights in Amsterdam has increased by about 6.5% in the first two months of this […]
