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Christmas market

Warm atmosphere: tips for the most beautiful Christmas outings in your own country

EditorsNovember 30 2024

The month of December traditionally brings a warm atmosphere to the Netherlands, and Christmas markets play a major role in this. Across the country, squares are transformed into enchanting winter wonderlands with glittering lights, cozy stalls and the smell of freshly baked treats.

bongers

New chapter for Bongers Expedition: family business takes next step

Gerrit SayyNovember 30 2024

Thea Bongers, who led the company for decades and built it into a stable player, is handing over the baton to her daughter Michelle Bongers and nephew Ralph van de Grijp.

The Hague central

After weeks of consultation: Prorail and unions reach agreement

EditorsNovember 29 2024

After weeks of negotiations, ProRail and the unions FNV, CNV and VHS have reached an agreement on a new collective labor agreement.

ILT responds to criticism: privacy in taxi database takes priority

ILT responds to criticism: privacy in taxi database takes priority

EditorsNovember 28 2024

The ILT emphasises that the CDT proposal has been carefully developed, with specific attention to the privacy of both passengers and taxi drivers.

CDT

Criticism: Cabinet must better protect privacy in battle over taxi supervision

EditorsNovember 28 2024

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has strongly criticised the proposal, which it says does not sufficiently protect the privacy of passengers and poses serious risks after the introduction of the CDT.

Transport region criticizes GVB bid insufficient for new concession

Transport region criticizes GVB bid insufficient for new concession

EditorsNovember 27 2024

The negotiations between the Amsterdam public transport company GVB and the Amsterdam Transport Region have taken a new turn. The GVB has been given a 'recovery chance' to improve its bid for the concession for public transport in Amsterdam.

red

Dangerous chaos in traffic: rules are massively ignored

Gerrit SayyNovember 26 2024

It seems to be becoming an everyday scene in the Netherlands: chaos in traffic, where rules are increasingly ignored and safety makes way for complacency.

DHG

Another collision on Nieuwe Maas: three slightly injured

EditorsNovember 24 2024

Saturday evening around 20.25:XNUMX, a water taxi and a water bus collided on the Nieuwe Maas near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. The water taxi, which departed from the Leuvehaven, collided with a passing…

Field camp

Brainport Eindhoven: in the spotlight during working visit of diplomats

EditorsNovember 23 2024

At the end of January, The Hague will once again be the setting for the annual ambassadors' conference, where Dutch diplomats from all over the world come together to discuss how they can strengthen the Netherlands' interests abroad.

place

ILT: No support for large-scale pilot without BCT in taxi sector

Gerrit SayyNovember 22 2024

The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has extended the Central Taxi Database (CDT) practical test by three months, until the end of March 2025. The decision was made to provide more time for connecting ICT service providers and evaluating the…

ABROAD

crash absorber

Crash absorber: traffic safety in the spotlight after Tom Waes accident

Carlo ScheirDecember 1 2024

Despite their protective function, crash attenuators are involved in several serious accidents each year. This shows how risky mobile traffic situations can be, even with the presence of these safety measures.

Veldegem

Disaster averted: De Lijn bus driver saves children from oncoming train

Carlo ScheirNovember 29 2024

A serious disaster in Veldegem (Zedelgem) was narrowly averted on Friday morning thanks to the alert response of a bus driver from De Lijn. A bus with twenty children on board came to a standstill in the middle of a railway crossing due to a technical problem.

NMBS

Train offer 2025: NMBS reintroduces 220 cancelled trains

Carlo ScheirNovember 26 2024

The expansion of the train service fits within the broader ambition of the NMBS to achieve a growth of 2032% by 10. This goal is laid down in the Public Service Contract that the carrier has concluded with the Belgian government.

Name Gate

Naamspoort metro station: first step in Brussels renewal offensive

Carlo ScheirNovember 25 2024

The Brussels metro station Naamspoort has been given a brand new look after a major six-month renovation.

products

Emission-free: De Lijn orders 32 new Iveco electric buses

Carlo ScheirNovember 21 2024

Flemish Transport Company De Lijn is once again investing in a sustainable future. With the order of 32 articulated electric buses from European bus manufacturer Iveco, De Lijn is taking an important step towards its ambitious goal: completely emission-free public transport by 2035.

BMW

Speeding violation: driving too slowly in the center lane costs 58 euros

Carlo ScheirNovember 21 2024

Speeding is familiar territory for many motorists, but those who thought that only driving too fast is punishable are mistaken. Driving too slowly can also lead to a fine, especially when it hinders other road users.

trajectory control

Traject controls under fire: no cash cow for municipalities

Carlo ScheirNovember 20 2024

The sharp increase in trajectory controls in Flanders is causing growing discussion about their purpose and impact. Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder emphasizes that these measures should primarily serve road safety and should not be a source of income for…

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines: Budget carrier files for bankruptcy protection

EditorsNovember 19 2024

Spirit Airlines, one of the largest budget airlines in the United States, today announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Always call 1711: saving lives in case of danger at Belgian railway level crossings

Always call 1711: saving lives in case of danger at Belgian railway level crossings

Carlo ScheirNovember 17 2024

Rail infrastructure manager Infrabel calls on people to call the free emergency number 1711 in case of dangerous situations at railway crossings. The number, which has been available for a few months, should help to quickly stop train traffic and prevent accidents.

65+

Local focus, big impact: De Lijn focuses on inclusion with free digital training

Carlo ScheirNovember 16 2024

De Lijn and DIGbij have set up a special collaboration to reduce the digital divide among travelers. Through targeted training and guidance in the digibank, people with limited digital skills are given the opportunity to delve into the digital…