The road to inclusive public transport is still long…
Equal access to transportation remains a distant dream for people with disabilities. A recently published report from the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights shows the worrying status of…
De Lijn and basic accessibility, reform or impoverishment?
The criticism focuses on the introduction of the concept of basic accessibility. This policy abandons the principle of a bus or tram stop within a certain distance for every Flemish person and focuses instead on determining supply based on demand.
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Amsterdam switches back to 30 km/h when the new…
Of course, this transition also brings challenges. For example, there are concerns about possible traffic congestion and the effectiveness of enforcement of the new speed limit. Amsterdam is bracing itself for…
Taxi policy and VVR code often clash with reality
The makers of Meldpunt emphasize that the current transport regulations, drawn up by the Social Mobility Fund, can be improved.
More attention to how taxi regulations can limit mobility
With approximately half a million mobility scooters in the Netherlands and a growing aging population, this issue is not only urgent, but also growing. Safety regulations in taxi transport in the Netherlands are a…
Paris under pressure with ring road dilemma and Olympic Games
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she is not only concerned about the problems with public transport during the Olympic Games. The intention to reduce the speed limit on the Paris…
Vroommm, the political cards for our mobility are being shuffled
The Netherlands turns right. We will drive 140 km/h and there will be no cuts in the construction of new roads. This 'monster victory', as various media describe it, marks an important…
Hitchhiking, an age-old way of traveling, makes a modern…
The phenomenon of 'hitchhiking' is reminiscent of a cardboard sign with a destination on it and a hitchhiker with a thumbs up. There are six F'kes lift columns in the Kempen. On…
A boost for Zeeland, the Western Scheldt tunnel will become toll-free in…
A historic agreement between the province and the national government eases the burden on Zeeland motorists. The Western Scheldt Tunnel, which has been a crucial traffic artery in Zeeland since its opening in 2003, will be…
Six million euros for an innovative transport system in Zeeland
This addresses the inefficiency of large buses that often drive empty and the limited availability of transport in the evenings and weekends. Zeeland, with its vast and sparsely populated…
As the storm rages along the coast,…
“We're going crazy!”, especially on days like these, it is interesting that the Eneco NK Headwind Cycling is held in weather conditions such as those currently expected. While storm Ciarán hits the Dutch…
Ghent trains taxi drivers for better service to customers with…
It is a small step for the taxi industry, but a big step for inclusivity in the city of Ghent. The city of Ghent has organized specialized training to improve taxi drivers…