Official Taxi

Taxis, primarily operated by private companies, are subject to general rules applicable to all taxis. For example, taxi companies must adhere to maximum fares imposed by law.

Official taxis must be black and have a checkerboard band in black and yellow mango on all four doors with two Iris symbols representing the Brussels-Capital Region. They also have a rooftop light called a 'spoutnik' with a black and yellow mango checkerboard pattern.

Fares for Unreserved Rides (Station Taxis Only) :

The flat rates are as follows :
• Pickup : €2.60
• Night Supplement (between 10 PM and 6 AM) : €2.00
• Price per minute (per started minute) : €0.60
• Price per kilometer : €2.30
• Minimum fare: €8.00

Fares for Reserved Rides (Station and Street Taxis) :

The Minimum Rates are as Follows :
• Pickup: €1.50
• Price per minute (per started minute) : €0.40
• Price per kilometer : €1.50
• Minimum fare : €8.00

Maximum fares are capped at 200% of the minimum fares.

Fares for Grand Luxe Street Taxis :

Grand Luxe taxis are less than 10 years old from their first circulation, have a wheelbase of 2.90m or more, and a new purchase cost of at least €60,500 (excluding options and taxes).

• Pickup : €5.00
• Price per minute (per started minute) : €1.00
• Price per kilometer : €3.00

Maximum fares are capped at 500% of the minimum fares.

Fares for Ceremony Taxis :

Ceremony taxis are services provided by reservation for government-approved ceremonies.

• Minimum consecutive period of 3 hours: €90.00 excluding VAT
• Each additional hour: €30.00 excluding VAT

Fares for Collective Taxis :

The flat-rate contribution for collective taxi rides authorized by the Government is set at €6.00 per user per ride. Currently, the only authorized service is Collecto.

Obligation to Provide a Receipt :

The driver is required to give you a printed receipt (not handwritten) at the end of your ride. This receipt includes the taxi number, fare, and a range of useful information in case of a complaint or lost item.