Ordering a taxi by phone will get you better service and lower rates for longer distances. The great majority of Dutch taxidrivers are honest and hard working people like everybody else in this country. But essentially you are at the mercy of the driver as once you've shut the door. Just make sure that the meter is running before you set off. The following companies are among the most reliable of the bunch. And please note that all licensed cabs in all of the Netherlands have special licenseplates. In contrary with normal license plates (who are yellow with black), all taxi's must wear blue numberplates with black letters on it. Also a pricelist and the starting rate should be clearly visible behind the window. And in case if you have a terrible or rude driver, it's easy to pinpoint him, cause his personal license should be near the radio as well.