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INTERIOR
Electric transport: Fastned and Noot Personenvervoer join forces
Fastned, the European company specializing in fast charging, announces a new strategic partnership with Noot Personenvervoer.
ILT: Second Practical Test Central Database started with delay
Last week, the first ICT service provider was successfully connected to the Central Taxi Transport Database (CDT), marking the official start of the Second Practical Test.
Anniversary edition: thousands of runners in action during the 40th edition of the ASML Marathon Eindhoven
The ASML Marathon Eindhoven once again had the city in its grip this weekend. Traditionally, the largest two-day sporting event in North Brabant took place in the second weekend of October, and this year it once again managed to attract thousands of athletes and spectators.
FNV calls on cabinet: more parking spaces needed for professional drivers
The FNV Transport and Logistics has made an urgent appeal to the cabinet to tackle the dire shortage of parking spaces for professional drivers.
ACM: joint merger plans Cetorhinus Maximus and RMC off the table
The planned conversion of Transvision BV into a fully-fledged joint venture by Cetorhinus Maximus BV (CM) and the Rotterdam Mobility Center RMC BV (RMC) will not go ahead for the time being.
Green future for coaches: Flixbus takes steps towards sustainability with bio-LNG
During a Flix meeting at the Shell Truck Only gas station in Eindhoven, the aim was to discuss progress in the use of alternative fuels, in particular the role of bio-LNG in reducing CO2 emissions at Flixbus.
Electric driving: Electra starts fast charging stations at KFC in five cities
The aim of this strategic partnership is to create five new fast charging stations at KFC restaurants in the Netherlands.
PostNL plan rejected: majority in parliament says no to delayed delivery
Minister Dirk Beljaarts has not yet received the green light from the House of Representatives to give PostNL more time to deliver letters. A large majority of the House spoke out against the plan, which would mean an extension of…
Shipping companies: fewer Wadden ferries in 2025 due to increased costs
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has advised the State Secretary on the transport concessions of both the West and East Wadden ferries, in which BV Terschellinger Stoomboot Maatschappij (TSM) and Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten BV (WPD) are involved respectively.
Unrest in Zoetermeer about student transport: delays and poor communication
Since the start of the new school year on August 26, 2024, the municipality of Zoetermeer has received a growing number of complaints about student and youth care transport, provided by Trevvel.
ABROAD
Wet-lease makes a comeback: German Airways responds to growing demand
German Airways, the airline of the logistics group Zeitfracht, wants to take over the aircraft it currently leases.
Economy: Major boost for VDL factory in Roeselare thanks to order from Arriva
The Dutch transport company Arriva has placed an important order with the bus manufacturer VDL for the…
Elon Musk unveils futuristic robotaxi: 'Cybercab' set to hit the road in 2026
Despite the impressive presentation on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Hollywood, many questions remained unanswered about the technology and its ultimate realization.
Ghent divided over mobility policy: growing criticism of neighbourhood plans
In Ghent, there is a fierce debate about the current mobility policy, with the focus on district mobility plans in particular.
Europe: Chinese dominance forces German carmakers to cooperate
Although German car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are investing heavily in research and development, China's lead is becoming increasingly apparent.
Safety concerns remain: Uber fails to get full license in London
Uber has been re-granted an operating licence by Transport for London (TfL) to provide Public Hire Vehicles (PHV) in London, but once again the licence has not been awarded for the full five years.
Rail: NMBS accelerates new train service despite criticism from Minister Gilkinet
The Board of Directors of NMBS has confirmed today that the train service for 2025, as previously decided on 6 September, will be maintained. This reconfirmation follows the earlier annulment decision by Minister Georges Gilkinet.
Tesla bets on the future: Elon Musk promises revolution with robotaxi
Musk has made some ambitious goals in the past, especially around autonomous driving. So far, many of these promises have not been fully realized.
Dramatic drop in taxi sales: Mercedes withdraws from the taxi market
The saying “If I want to drive a Mercedes, I'll order a taxi” was a common joke for years, but that saying seems to be becoming more and more a thing of the past.
End of Lydia Peeters' term: praise for road safety, criticism of public transport
Peeters leaves behind a mixed legacy. Although she has made significant progress in the areas of mobility and infrastructure, there are still issues such as public transport and student transport that still require a solution. It is now up to her…