Taxi drivers may be the new addition to the shortage of bus drivers

Taxi drivers may be the new addition to the shortage of bus drivers

From self-driving buses to retrained taxi drivers: where lies the solution? The issue of the pressing shortage of bus drivers in the Netherlands may have led to an unconventional but potentially effective solution…

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Financial support from Port of Antwerp-Bruges for school outings to…

Port of Antwerp-Bruges' financial support for educational programs such as Port

Jan de Wit Group celebrates its centenary with ten new…

Jan de Wit Group celebrates its centenary with ten new…

Jan de Wit Group's decision to choose Scania at this symbolic moment, their centenary, did not come out of the blue. Striking extra shine on the…

Shortage of bus and coach drivers affects the local economy

Shortage of bus and coach drivers affects the local economy

The IRU report is more than just a wake-up call, it is a call to action for an industry that is the lifeblood of both metropolitan and rural communities. The heavy…

Future part of Dutch public transport in new…

Future part of Dutch public transport in new…

Political and labor law concerns follow sale by Deutsche Bahn to I Squared Capital. The transport world in the Netherlands is undergoing an important shift. Arriva, a leading name in public transport,…

Coaches as a false solution in student transport

Coaches as a false solution in student transport

The answer to a coach driver shortage seems to be a solution that raises more questions than it answers. At first glance, the use of coaches seems like a pragmatic solution, but…

Battle for public transport West Brabant: Qbuzz and Arriva in…

Battle for public transport West Brabant: Qbuzz and Arriva in…

It is not only a choice for a carrier, but also a choice for the future of mobility in the region. The battle for the public transport concession in West Brabant is in…

Busworld Europe makes an impressive comeback with green ambitions

Busworld Europe makes an impressive comeback with green ambitions

The dynamics of Busworld Europe extend beyond just showing shiny new vehicles and technological gadgets. After a four-year hiatus, Busworld Europe is back in…

Keolis drivers get control over their own working hours thanks to new...

Keolis drivers get control over their own working hours thanks to new...

This pilot project by Keolis is an interesting experiment in labor relations and business operations, not only for the company itself but possibly also as a blueprint for the entire sector. Keolis Netherlands drivers…

No carrier shows interest in Zeeland, province is looking for...

No carrier shows interest in Zeeland, province is looking for...

The hub therefore does not solve the 'last-mile' problem, the challenge of getting travelers from their door to the hub. It looks like Zeeland will be without…

Bus drivers are on the shortage occupation list

Bus drivers are on the shortage occupation list

While the list opens the door to new job opportunities, it also calls into question the challenges of language barriers and integration. With the recent expansion of the shortage occupation list from 22 to…

Minibuses and taxis abolished because the number of journeys is…

Minibuses and taxis abolished because the number of journeys is…

With only a few days to go before the new school year, it is eerily quiet around concrete solutions. With the end of the summer holidays, many parents and schools are bracing themselves...