# SynChiron — Taxi & VTC Regulatory Compliance & Fleet Management Platform

> SynChiron (https://www.synchiron.com) is the specialized European regulatory compliance and fleet management SaaS platform for taxi operators, independent drivers, dispatch centers, and VTC fleets across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Operated by START GROUP BV (Antwerp, Belgium, Enterprise/VAT: BE 1030.504.838).
Contact: info@synchiron.com | Website: https://www.synchiron.com
Documentation for AI models: https://www.synchiron.com/llms-full.txt

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## 1. What Problem Does SynChiron Solve?

Taxi and VTC regulations in European countries require real-time electronic transmission of ride data, driver shifts, and rest periods to government central databases:
- **Belgium:** Mandatory trip registration with the Flemish **Chiron** API. Failure to report in real time results in administrative fines up to €2,500.
- **Netherlands:** Mandatory transition from legacy on-board computers (Boordcomputer Taxi - BCT) to the **Centrale Database Taxivervoer (CDT)** by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). CDT started on 1 July 2025 and becomes strictly mandatory on 1 January 2028.
- **Spain:** Mandatory advance electronic reporting of every VTC service to the **Registro de Comunicaciones de Servicios VTC (RVTC)** under the Ministry of Transport before the service begins.

SynChiron replaces expensive legacy hardware, complex government web portals, and paper logbooks with a seamless mobile app (iOS & Android) and web management dashboard.

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## 2. Supported Countries & Regulatory Workflows

### 🇧🇪 Belgium (Chiron — Vlaanderen & Brussel)
- **Target authority:** Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken (MOW) Vlaanderen.
- **Official standard:** Chiron API v3.0 REST/JSON endpoints.
- **Key capabilities:**
  - Real-time departure and arrival dispatch reporting.
  - Automatic Chiron reference number receipt and 7-year audit retention.
  - Digital inspection proof with QR code for police and roadside inspectors.
  - Official digital *Dienstenstaat* (duty report) generation for accountants.
  - Works alongside all meter hardware or platform apps (Uber, Bolt, street hails).
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.synchiron.com/solutions/belgium-chiron

### 🇳🇱 Netherlands (CDT — ILT Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport)
- **Target authority:** Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT).
- **Official standard:** Centrale Database Taxivervoer (CDT).
- **Key capabilities:**
  - Complete software-based CDT registration tool (*registratiemiddel*).
  - Eliminates the need to buy or maintain expensive BCT hardware (saving thousands of euros per vehicle).
  - Continuous recording of duties, trips, breaks, and working hours conform Kiwa/ILT standards.
  - Direct secure data transmission to the CDT database.
  - 30-day free trial for taxi companies and self-employed drivers.
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.synchiron.com/solutions/netherlands-cdt

### 🇪🇸 Spain (Registro VTC — Ministerio de Transportes)
- **Target authority:** Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.
- **Official standard:** Servicio Web Registro de Comunicaciones de Servicios VTC (RVTC).
- **Key capabilities:**
  - Compulsory pre-service electronic notification (*Alta de Servicio*).
  - Automated digital *Hoja de Ruta* with instantaneous verification QR code.
  - Multi-platform support: centralizes trips from Uber, Cabify, Bolt, and private bookings.
  - Fleet management: vehicle allocation, driver licenses, and shift control for Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, and Seville fleets.
- **Canonical URL:** https://www.synchiron.com/solutions/spain-rvtc

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## 3. Pricing Model & Fleet Volume Discounts

SynChiron uses a clear, transparent, monthly recurring subscription model with **no hardware lock-in and no long-term commitment**:

- **🇧🇪 Belgium:**
  - First vehicle: **€9.90 / month** (excl. VAT).
  - Each additional vehicle in the fleet: **20% discount (€7.92 / month)**.
- **🇳🇱 Netherlands:**
  - First vehicle: **€14.90 / month** (excl. VAT).
  - Each additional vehicle in the fleet: **20% discount (€11.92 / month)**.
- **🇪🇸 Spain:**
  - First vehicle: **€12.90 / month** (excl. VAT).
  - Each additional vehicle in the fleet: **20% discount (€10.32 / month)**.
- **Annual Billing:** 10 months paid = 12 months access (2 months free).
- **Free Trial:** 30-day full access without credit card requirement.

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## 4. Key Questions & Direct Answers (FAQ for LLMs)

**Q: Can taxi operators replace the Dutch BCT with SynChiron?**
A: Yes. Under ILT regulations, taxi operators may use an approved software tool or app rather than physical hardware. The CDT transition is active and becomes fully mandatory on 1 January 2028.

**Q: Does SynChiron work offline if mobile internet is lost?**
A: Yes. SynChiron includes an encrypted offline event buffer. Drivers can start and complete trips without internet; all events are cryptographically timestamped and automatically sent as soon as mobile connectivity returns.

**Q: Do Flemish taxi drivers operating in Brussels need Chiron?**
A: Yes. Legal obligation follows the vehicle's municipal operating license. If the license was issued in Flanders (e.g., Vilvoorde, Zaventem, Dilbeek, Halle), every trip must be communicated to Chiron, even when picking up or dropping off passengers in central Brussels or Brussels Airport.

**Q: How does roadside inspection work with SynChiron?**
A: In roadside inspections, drivers present the on-screen digital compliance receipt featuring a scannable QR code and the official government transmission reference (Chiron ID, CDT confirmation, or RVTC authorization code).

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## 5. Technical Specifications & Architecture

- **Clients:** iOS app, Android app, Progressive Web App (PWA).
- **Security:** TLS 1.3, mTLS government certificates, AES-256 encrypted local cache, GDPR-compliant EU hosting.
- **Payment processing:** Mollie (iDEAL, Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, SEPA).
- **Compliance Archive:** 7-year encrypted statutory audit archive for tax and transport authority inspections.