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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
Increase to 130 km/h: Cabinet investigates four promising routes
The cabinet has presented plans to increase the maximum speed on four motorway sections to 130 kilometres per hour.
VDL: Arriva orders 157 new electric buses for West Brabant
Arriva has taken an impressive new step towards making public transport in the Netherlands more sustainable by placing an order for no fewer than 157 new electric buses with VDL Bus & Coach.
New step for Umob: expansion to Belgium, France and Spain
The Dutch MaaS (Mobility as a Service) app Umob, which brings together different forms of public transport, taxis and shared mobility in one platform, is further expanding its reach in Europe.
Politicians under pressure: new urban development meets resistance from entrepreneurs
The call for changes in mobility policy in cities and villages is getting louder, but not without resistance. Self-employed people and entrepreneurs from various sectors are sounding the alarm about the redevelopment of city centres and shopping streets
Truck toll: billions in revenue for zero-emission trucks and innovation
The Dutch transport sector will receive a major boost towards sustainability and innovation in the coming years, thanks to the introduction of the truck levy.
Public transport increasingly expensive: Amsterdam residents on low incomes receive support with free public transport tickets
Since September, low-income households in the Amsterdam region have been able to use public transport for free thanks to a new scheme from the Amsterdam Transport Region.
NEA index set at 2025% in 1,5: correction after falling energy costs
The NEA index for 2025 has been set at 1,5%. This percentage is an important benchmark for cost development in the taxi sector and healthcare transport. This indexation also includes the previously agreed wage increase of 5% as of 1 January 2025.
ViA15: Council of State gives final green light for route decision after seven years
After seven years of litigation, the Council of State finally approved the Route Decision for the ViA2 on Wednesday 2024 October 15. This finally puts an end to the long legal battle that began in 2017.
Bart Groothuis: 'China is building technological walls, we must follow'
According to VVD parliamentarian Bart Groothuis, cars now function as “driving computers” and this makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks and espionage.
Healthcare transport reaches collective labor agreement: 5 percent wage increase
After intensive negotiations, an agreement has been reached on a new collective labor agreement for healthcare transport and taxi. an agreement for a new collective labor agreement that will take effect on July 1, 2024 and will run until December 31, 2025. The most important outcome…
ABROAD
Too many taxis and too few rules: Berlin taxi driver opens up
The convenience of a taxi, combined with the ability to avoid traffic jams via bus lanes, makes it a popular choice. But this first introduction to a new city can sometimes turn out very differently than expected.
Firsts: Future of Public Transport Shines at Bus Display in Berlin
InnoTrans 2024 has just ended, and the event has once again proven to be a crucial platform for the future of mobility, with a special focus on the latest developments in public transport.
Deutsche Bahn presents FLIRT Akku: sustainable future starts now
The technical concept of the FLIRT Akku is highly innovative and makes smart use of the existing electrical infrastructure.
Tesla Grünheide controversy: unannounced home visits to sick employees
To gain more insight into the cause of the high number of illnesses, Tesla decided to take a drastic measure: unannounced home visits to sick employees.
Chinese subsidies cause division within EU: tariffs threaten
Talks between the European Union and China on a solution to electric vehicle tariffs are continuing, even if member states soon decide to impose additional levies.
Innotrans 2024: Largest mobility trade fair ever opens its doors in Berlin
The fourteenth edition of InnoTrans, the world's largest trade fair for transport technology, will open its doors again in Berlin on 24 September 2024.
Flexvervoer Limburg: more buses and longer service times from October
Limburg travellers can soon count on an improved travel experience with flex transport. From 1 October 2024, De Lijn will implement significant adjustments to make the service even more efficient and customer-friendly.
Under fire: dispute between Gilkinet and NMBS escalates over expansion plan
The NMBS had previously decided to postpone a significant expansion of the service by at least a year, due to a shortage of train drivers and high absenteeism among staff. However, this was against the grain of Gilkinet,…
Research: Limburg residents dissatisfied with long travel times to work
Belgians are European champions when it comes to commuting, with a mental limit of a maximum of one hour per day.
Innotrans 2024: Dutch and Flemish talent shines in Berlin
During the largest edition of InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, which takes place from 24 to 27 September, we will of course also be there to report on the latest trends and innovations in the rail and mobility sector.
