Car modifications
If you are living in Amsterdam and need accessibility modifications made to your car, you can apply via theWMO Helpdesk.
Disabled parking card (GPK)
If you’re a wheelchair user living in the Netherlands, you may be eligible for a European disability parking card (‘Europese gehandicapteparkeerkaart’ or ‘GPK’). This permit enables you to park for free in all disabled parking spots in the European Union (with the exception of parking garages; standard rates apply).
You can either apply for a drivers permit or a passenger permit. There are a number of criteria in order to be eligible for the permit (e.g. permanent wheelchair use, or chronic disability that severely impacts walking, and more)Further details can be found on theCity of Amsterdam website.
Disabled parking permit for Amsterdam
If you have a European disabled parking permit (GPK) and are a registered resident of the city, you can apply for adisabled parking permit specific to Amsterdam. This allows you to park for free along parking spaces in Amsterdam’s streets.
Aanvullend Openbaar Vervoer (AOV)
TheAOV(Additional Public Transport) service is meant for Amsterdam’s residents who have a disability which impacts their ability to independently use public transport. This taxi service picks you up and drops you off at the door of your destination. Costs are the same as public transport tickets for that distance. You may bring a companion during your trip (same rates apply).
The AOV is meant for travel to and from social and leisure activities – visiting family, friends, a trip to the museum, etc. It isnotmeant for travel to medical appointments, school, or work.If you apply and are eligible to use the AOV, you will receive a card with a unique AOV passenger number and online account.
You can book an AOV car or wheelchair accessible van, at least an hour in advance, viaphone or the AOV app. Taxis are shared by AOV customers, meaning you may share a taxi with one or more passengers along your route. This makes the length of journeys quite unpredictable, as you might be by yourself, or you might be with 3 others who get dropped off first.
To apply for an AOV card, contact theWMO Helpdesk.
Valys
Valysis an additional taxi service meant for travel outside your region in the Netherlands (e.g. travel outside Amsterdam). Eligible applicants receive a personalised passenger number and card. For more information, please see theValys website.
Transport to work
If you have reduced mobility and are unable to take public transport to work, theUWV(Employee Insurance Agency) can help to arrange and subsidise a taxi service or suitable mobility aid for your daily commute.Click herefor more information.Airport wheelchair assistanceIf you’re travelling by plane, Schiphol Airport provides wheelchair assistance services for departures and arrivals.Click here for more information.
A ‘Carer’s Travel Pass’ on public transportation
If you live in The Netherlands, have a disability, and are unable to travel with public transportation independently, you may be eligible for a OV Begeleiderskaart (“Carer’s Travel Pass”). This allows the person accompanying you on public transportation to travel for free. Please see the Dutch government website for more information.
