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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
Decisiveness: cooperation and financing essential for future transport
The Mobility Alliance, the VNG and the IPO urgently appeal to the intended coalition to make mobility an inseparable part of new policy. In the current political climate, with a new cabinet on the way, the pressure for substantial...
KNV: Mobility innovators join forces for a green future
KNV Connected Mobility offers a unique platform where companies from all segments of the mobility sector can collaborate. The mobility sector in the Netherlands is undergoing a significant transformation with the aim of transitioning to a greener, more efficient and more demand-driven mobility structure. This change…
Europe: VVD warns of espionage danger in Chinese cars
Growing distrust of Chinese technologies, especially within the European Union, is a topic that is increasingly popping up in conversations about national security and technology dependence. A recent example of this is the statement by MEP Bart Groothuis (VVD) that serious…
Sustainable: the cargo bike is conquering the city, although local rules are slowing down growth
The cargo bike, often seen as a symbol of sustainable city logistics, offers numerous advantages. More and more companies and self-employed people in large cities are exchanging their traditional vans for cargo bikes. This shift is mainly driven by increasing mobility problems and parking pressure...
Streets full of protest: the cabinet is investigating the limits of the right to demonstrate
Freedom or security, there are new dilemmas surrounding demonstrations in the Netherlands regarding mobility. At a time when the boundaries of the right to demonstrate are increasingly being tested and sometimes even exceeded, the government announces an independent investigation into...
Misstep: from colonial to historic, TUI revises the zoning texts
TUI is taking steps towards culturally aware tourism. Following recent controversy, TUI, one of the world's largest travel companies, has made significant changes to the descriptions of some historically charged travel destinations. These changes are a direct response to…
TeamViewer: Digital revolution in logistics draws full houses in Eindhoven
Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven recently became the scene of a striking event: the TeamViewer Experience Day Eindhoven 2024. This event attracted the attention of professionals from the IT and logistics sector who were given a glimpse into the future of…
Prorail: under pressure after poor performance but improvement in sight
ProRail acknowledges poor performance and is working on improvement. After the presentation of the recent annual figures, which revealed a number of shortcomings, ProRail has announced that it is working hard on the reliability of the Dutch railway network. The figures revealed significant…
SFM: Webinar for women in healthcare transport on the challenges of menopause
Today we noticed a special call via platform X, addressed to women working in the healthcare transport and taxi sector. The call, under the title “Attention ladies working in the healthcare transport and taxi sector! Do you suffer from menopausal problems...
ILT: heavy blow for goods transport and dozens of violations identified
Inspectorate notes 39 violations during inspection week for road transport of goods. The intensive inspection of cabotage transport by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has revealed significant violations. During the European Control Week, held from 2 to 5 April,…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Passover: Marriott Beach Resort is gearing up as a Jewish holiday paradise
“It is drastic what has to be done to make the guests happy,” shares an employee. The Marriott Beach Resort in Piscadera Bay, Curaçao, is…
Tourism: Anuschka Cova takes over at CHATA
The Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) has appointed Anuschka Cova as its new CEO. With more than a quarter of a century of experience in leadership roles, Cova brings an impressive portfolio…
ABROAD
Economy: new future for bus builder Van Hool after takeover by VDL
Despite the takeover, there is also the bitter reality that approximately 1.500 employees will lose their jobs. The recent takeover agreement between VDL Groep and Schmitz Cargobull for the activities of the Belgian bus and trailer manufacturer Van Hool marks a new chapter in the…
Automotive: Van Mossel takes over legendary Garage Mertens
The Van Mossel takeover of Garage Mertens has been completed, the Van Mossel Group reports. Belgium's automotive sector has recently undergone a dramatic change with the completion of a monumental acquisition that will reshape the mobility landscape in the region...
End of an era: Van Hool's bankruptcy leaves deep wounds
After a 25-year battle for the legacy of founder Bernard Van Hool, nothing remains of that entire legacy. The bankruptcy of Van Hool NV, an established name in the Belgian bus and coach industry, and its…
Windrose: Antwerp attracts Chinese millions to the Scheldt
Antwerp is firmly positioning itself as an important player in future mobility with the possible arrival of a Chinese e-truck factory. An investment that can give the local economy a significant boost of 300 million euros. The city, known for its…
Dengue: Curaçao is taking a stand against climate change
Curaçao faces an enormous challenge when it comes to combating dengue, a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Recent statistics show a shocking increase: where in the entire year of 2023, only 11 cases of dengue…
EU: green light for bicycle revolution sets pedals in motion
The European Union has taken an important step to reduce transport emissions by adopting the European Declaration on Cycling. This initiative, which is part of efforts to promote sustainable, accessible and affordable modes of transport…
Uber in a corner: charges of corporate espionage in Australia
A significant case has emerged in the courts of Victoria that is attracting the attention of both the technology and legal communities. Uber is accused of serious misconduct, including corporate espionage and hacking into competitors' systems.…
Schengen: borders blur for Bulgaria and Romania now that they are welcome
Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen area on March 31. The lifting of internal border controls at the air and sea borders with Bulgaria and Romania from 31 March 2024 is an important milestone in the expansion of the Schengen area, a fundamental…
De Lijn: new phase with new opportunities and a Hoppin future
The introduction of the second phase of the new network is the largest network adjustment in the history of De Lijn. The ambitious overhaul of the Flemish public transport network, initiated by De Lijn, reached a new milestone with, in its own words,…
Drama: bus carrying students overturns on the A44 near Werl
The incident, which occurred during the return from a study trip from England, took place on the A44 in the direction of Kassel. A tragic night on the A44 near Werl in North Rhine-Westphalia has shocked the country again after a double-decker bus…
