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NL Worker Compass
Schoonmaak- en glazenwassersbedrijf · 2026–2028

Travel time and travel costs in cleaning: rules 2026

Distinguish between commuting, traveling between objects and transport of colleagues. Please note that the changes will not take effect until January 2027.

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The short answer

Commuting and traveling between cleaning properties are different situations. The conditions of Article 36 still apply before October 2026. The new general regulation of Article 36A will not come into effect until January 1, 2027.

Commuting until January 2027

The current general scheme distinguishes between daily return distances: from 20 but less than 60 kilometers, 14 cents per kilometer applies; From 60 kilometers the collective labor agreement refers to the maximum tax-free reimbursement. Additional rules apply to public transport, organized transport, relocation and personal relocation. Schiphol and specialist cleaning have special provisions. So do not use one amount for every route.

From one object to another

Article 37 deals with consecutive work on multiple objects: the travel time is reimbursed on the basis of the basic hourly wage and the travel distance in accordance with the applicable cost scheme. Revisiting the same object and bringing colleagues along upon request also have specific rules. Keep your trip sheet and your time sheet separate, so that time and kilometers do not mix up.

This is how you check it

  1. Split trips into commuting and travel between objects.
  2. Register route, kilometers, travel time and mode of transport per day.
  3. Check the date, special collective labor agreement and any better company agreement.
Practical example

Example within the general scheme in 2026: a reimbursable commuting distance of 30 kilometers per day at €0.14 gives €4.20 per working day traveled. This is different from the payment for time between two consecutive cleaning jobs.

Questions about this CAO

Is travel time between objects always my own time?

Not in the situation described in Article 37 of subsequent work on multiple objects. Check the schedule and reimbursement.

Does the new 2027 scheme already apply?

No, the effective date is January 1, 2027. A more favorable individual agreement may of course exist.

What if my employer arranges transportation?

The collective labor agreement contains a separate provision for this. Check, among other things, the route from your home address to the entry and exit point.

Can I add kilometers and travel hours together?

No. They are different units and wage items. Let both come back to your calculation separately.

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