Turboplan 2030: freight transport by intercity smart move…

Turboplan 2030: freight transport by intercity smart move…

EditorsMarch 22 20244 reading time

While the idea may seem surprising or ambitious, it is not an April Fool's joke. The concept of passenger trains that are also used for freight transport, as described in the Turboplan 1, may initially seem unusual or even impractical, which…

High fines: government draws line at…

High fines: government draws line at…

Carlo ScheirMarch 21 20244 reading time

The judge can then impose a fine of 160 to 2.000 euros and revoke the driver's license for eight days to five years. Ignoring closed level crossings remains a serious problem in the Netherlands and Belgium, despite many awareness campaigns and the clear…

Healthcare transport and taxi

Future vision: how KNV meets the challenges of tomorrow…

Gerrit SayyMarch 21 20245 reading time

The pursuit of a future-proof healthcare transport and taxi sector is more than an ambition. It is a necessity for Dutch society. To realize this vision, the Royal Dutch Transport (KNV) emphasizes three crucial key points. These guiding principles are not…

Rotterdam

Rotterdam: use QR codes for fairer taxi rates

EditorsMarch 20 20243 reading time

In the past period, the municipality received signals about the quality of taxi transport. Rotterdam is taking steps towards more transparent and fairer taxi transport and is taking action. In a city where the dynamics never stop, reliable and honest taxi transport plays a…

Kiwa Rijswijk

Revolution in the taxi industry: digital Declaration Regarding…

EditorsMarch 20 20243 reading time

From mid-May, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) will be available to everyone digitally. Digitalization is taking an increasingly prominent place in Dutch society, and this time it is the turn of an essential document for many employees...