Accident in Sint-Niklaas feeds helmet obligation debate, Ghent embraces greenery and art, and transparent conditions for travel providers this week.
An accident involving an elderly couple in Sint-Niklaas has caused a revival in the helmet obligation debate. The couple crashed heavily on their electric bicycle on Saturday and suffered serious head injuries. Remarkable: both were not wearing helmets.
Ghent was in the news this week for various reasons. To begin with, PostNL is taking a step in the right direction in the city by delivering parcels in an environmentally friendly and respectful manner. According to residents, young drivers from other delivery services often flout the rules by parking in unsuitable places.
The city is also praised for embracing graffiti as a legitimate art form. The 'Graffitistraatje', in the heart of Ghent, is a tolerance zone for street artists. In addition, Ghent is increasingly acquiring a green image. Once dominated by cars, the city is now known for its bike friendliness and sustainable initiatives.
However, this green push also has tensions. Filip Watteeuw, Alderman for Mobility in Ghent, publicly criticized the NMBS for increasing delays and misinformation. This raises questions about the best way government officials should express their concerns.
Uber rates during peak hours are widely known. Now the Dutch Railways (NS) wants to use a similar model. Rover, the travelers association, is critical of this proposal. They believe that traveling during peak hours will become even more expensive.
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During Amsterdam Pride, drag queens were reportedly attacked by taxi drivers from Uber and Bolt, among others. A drag queen known as Skyla Versai was even reported to have been hit by a Bolt driver.
For the Formula 1 Grand Prix, taxi companies outside Zandvoort are warned of limited access to the city. You can enter the city with certain passes, but these are not available to external taxi companies.
Electric driving is on the rise, but many private individuals still opt for alternatives such as Dacia because of the costs. For truly sustainable motoring, more needs to be done to address these barriers.
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets warns travel providers: prices must be displayed transparently. Research has shown that many of these providers mislead their customers with the prices they display online.
