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No extra late trains for Madonna's concertgoers
Madonna's performance in the Ziggo Dome caused some unrest among concertgoers. Concert organizer Mojo warned visitors in advance about a possible late end time for the show. This was because Madonna herself decides what time she enters the stage. This is how it started…
Scootmobiel looks for a step and Uslu from the courtyard to Corendon
The article “Taxi policy and VVR code often clashes with reality” highlights the challenges in taxi transport for people with a physical disability, in particular those dependent on mobility scooters. The problems surrounding taxi transport of people with a physical...
Deutschlandticket crisis: call for urgent action
The first rate adjustments could be implemented as early as 2024. The future of the Deutschlandticket, a symbol of mobility in Germany, hangs in the balance. Martin Klein, the General Manager of the District Council of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), is sounding the alarm and…
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 form an invisible barrier for mobility scooter users. According to current regulations, supported…
The rise of the e-bike: a new trend in Dutch mobility
The growth in popularity of the e-bike also brings new challenges. The Dutch remain avid cyclists, with more than 28% of all trips in the country made by bicycle. This constant commitment to cycling reflects the…
Belgian railway unions stand firm with 48-hour strike
The recent political shift in the Netherlands, with the PVV as the largest party, brings new perspectives in the field of mobility. While Paris struggles with a mobility dilemma for the Olympic Games and Mayor Hidalgo faces criticism over traffic plans, Wondelgem remains in the…
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 shift in Dutch politics. Now Geert Wilders' PVV…
It is up to the voters to decide which turn in mobility we take
The future of our mobility is on your ballot. The elections determine the course of Dutch traffic and transport. In the spotlight of Dutch politics are the elections, a crucial moment in which the future of the country in the…
Hitchhiking, an age-old way of traveling, is making a modern comeback
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 that column you can indicate where you want to go and then…
De Lijn Hoppin is launching a new era for Limburg mobility
Will Hoppin be the key to more efficient and user-friendly public transport in Limburg? From January 6, 2024, public transport in the Limburg Transport Region will undergo a major change. The implementation of Hoppin, which should be a groundbreaking initiative by the Flemish government,…
Flanders makes conversion to electric vehicles possible
New regulations make retrofit of combustion engine vehicles to electric propulsion possible in Flanders. Under the leadership of Minister Lydia Peeters of Mobility and Public Works, the decision was made in the Flemish Government for additional promotion of sustainable mobility in Flanders.…
Flanders is accelerating towards emission-free public transport with new e-buses
De Lijn is strengthening sustainable transport with an investment of more than 33 million euros in electric articulated buses. Flanders is making big steps towards a greener future with the latest investment by the Flemish Transport Company De Lijn in electric public transport. In a…
Gilkinet's policy resistance to self-driving cars is a bump in the road
Meanwhile, voices from academia, including Steven Latré of Imec, are calling for pilot projects to further develop self-driving technology.
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Introducing hydrogen technology or child-free escape zones?
A weekly overview full of extremes. The management of VDL Nedcar has indicated that the downsizing is necessary to ensure the continued existence of the factory. At a time when sustainable mobility is becoming increasingly important, both the automotive industry and the aviation sector…
Pioneering transport technology in Helmond awarded Urban C-ITS 2023
A European recognition for Helmond's active efforts in the field of smart mobility. The Dutch city of Helmond, a member of the POLIS network, has distinguished itself in the world of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and was recently awarded the…
Royal Dutch Transport launches KNV Connected Mobility
With the launch of KNV Connected Mobility, the trade association is proposing a new course. After the farewell of Sonila Metushi and the subsequent silence around the MaaS lab, Royal Dutch Transport (KNV) now presents its new initiative: KNV Connected Mobility. According to the…
State Secretary Heijnen and local authorities extend emission-free cooperation
Local and national governments, together with the private sector, face the challenge of keeping up with the rapid changes in electric mobility. During the National Sustainable Mobility Conference in Utrecht, various stakeholders signed a renewed cooperation agreement that sets the tone...
California immediately suspends Cruise's robotaxi license
San Francisco is the city where Cruise has deployed the most vehicles. Here it tested its commercial service of paid robotaxi rides in practice. The self-driving vehicles from Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, “are not safe for public use”,…
Eindhoven is warming up for the 39th ASML Marathon
All in all, the 39th ASML Marathon shows that Eindhoven is more than a technology hub. It is a city where sports and community spirit come to a head, year after year. Every second weekend of October, Eindhoven transforms into a…
Paris and Antwerp show the way in European bicycle sharing research
Financing remains a tricky issue. Although European funds such as the Social Climate Fund can play a role, DG MOVE's Isabelle Vandoorne emphasized that public-private partnerships will be essential for the future development of bicycle sharing initiatives. Paris and Antwerp are in the lead…
Senate rejects popular work-from-home law, sowing division in the debate
From strong support in the House of Representatives to unexpected rejection in the Senate, interest groups and experts respond. Not entirely unexpectedly, the Senate has put an end to the much-discussed 'Work where you want' bill, which was intended to give employees more flexibility...
From delays in Flemish school buses to international aviation conflict
In the international aviation world, the American JetBlue Airways has accused the Dutch government of violating international agreements. In the Netherlands, the SGP, the country's oldest political party, places an unusual focus on mobility. The party proposes…
In addition to traditional values, SGP focuses on mobility and infrastructure
The SGP is over 100 years old and the oldest party in the Netherlands ever. Yet they remain recognizable at their core: the SGP anchor point, the Bible, remains. Yet within the SGP there is a lot of attention for mobility. In the Nieuwspoort press center, Chris…
Driving license rules put the Netherlands' green ambitions at risk
New regulations for electric vans can affect both entrepreneurs and sustainable transition. From October 1, the Dutch traffic landscape will undergo a fundamental change: the B driving license will no longer be sufficient to drive certain heavy electric vans or taxis. This development can…
Ghent is taking the lead in balancing urban parking needs with flexible parking
The solution is simple, bicycles during the day and vehicles at night. The flexible use of parking spaces allows institutions and their visitors to be better served, while local residents can also benefit from the parking facilities outside these peak times. To tackle parking problems,…
The municipality of The Hague is investing 350.000 euros for hubs that should encourage the use of shared two-wheelers
To encourage the use of shared two-wheelers and to tackle parking nuisance, the municipality of The Hague will build approximately 100 so-called neighborhood mobility hubs. With a budget of approximately 350.000 euros, the project aims to stimulate the use of shared two-wheelers and reduce parking nuisance...
New regulation should lead to a national network of hydrogen filling stations
The proposed subsidy scheme is now open for public consultation, allowing citizens, entrepreneurs and stakeholders to have their say and raise potential issues before the scheme is finalised. The Dutch government has released 125 million euros to boost the hydrogen industry...
Measures necessary for student transport due to shortened school schedules
The Netherlands Antilles not only offer breathtaking beaches but also a surprising range of public transport options that can be disrupted by persistent heat. Curaçao is experiencing extreme heat waves that are now also impacting the education system and transport…
PVV focuses on mobility and criticizes bullying behavior against motorists
The PVV is committed to supporting Dutch travelers, from lower fuel taxes to more affordable public transport. The PVV is opposed to what they see as the marginalization of Dutch motorists. The party avoids fierce criticism of the current…
Mobility Week draws attention to sustainable transport options
While Mobility Week might have been viewed as a standalone campaign in the past, it is now an integral part of a larger movement for sustainability and climate action. To initiate the dialogue around sustainable mobility…
Forum for Democracy focuses on freedom of movement with a new vision on mobility
The party claims that motorists already pay enough through excise duty and wants to return the so-called 'Kok quarter' to citizens. At a time when mobility is a hot topic of discussion, Forum for Democracy is scoring high with their…