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From Cologne to Frankfurt, the most beautiful Christmas markets by train
These Christmas markets are not only a celebration of the holidays, but also of German culture and tradition, offering visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience. December and the Christmas period is a time of magic and wonder,…
The work in Dorpstraat is much more fascinating than what happens in Wetstraat
Tim Vandenput has announced that he will not stand for election in the Federal elections in 2024. Belgian representative and mayor of Hoeilaart Tim Vandenput (Open Vld), has announced that he will not stand for election in the Federal elections in June 2024.…
Railway unions continue and NMBS travelers are once again the victims
This time, two of the three major unions, ACOD and VSOA, are participating in the strike, while ACV Transcom has decided to stay away. The announcement of a new 48-hour strike at the railways shows that there is still tension...
Electric student transport remains a challenge in rural areas
On the road with Harry about the reality of electric student transport. On a typical working day we meet Harry, an experienced driver from the Willemsende Koning transport company, while he is charging his electric van at De Somp along the A50. Of…
Entrepreneurs and residents suffer from long street works in Flanders
There are many major infrastructure projects in the pipeline. In Flanders there is growing dissatisfaction with the lengthy process of street repair, which leads to closed streets, inaccessibility for entrepreneurs and significant inconvenience for residents. Despite the need for maintenance and improvement of…
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 lower the speed limit on the Paris ring road, better known as the Périphérique, to 50 km/h…
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…
Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
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…
An impulse for Zeeland, the Western Scheldt tunnel will become toll-free in 2025
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 toll-free for passenger transport from 2025. This historic decision is the result…
Events in the taxi industry face challenges
Leading companies and organizations were conspicuous by their absence at Taxi Expo. Utrecht recently hosted the annual Taxi Expo, an event that is normally buzzing with activity and innovation in the taxi industry. With just, according to the author's own writing…
Pitane Mobility is preparing for the future with an Open Core model
This initiative aims to make the power of artificial intelligence (AI) more quickly accessible to a broader spectrum of passenger transport. In 2024, Pitane Mobility, an established name in the taxi sector, is about to embark on a significant transformation…
The loss of an industrial icon: Wim van der Leegte
His death leaves a void, but also a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations of Dutch entrepreneurs. The death of Wim van der Leegte (76), former VDL CEO and major driving force behind the manufacturing industry in Brabant, has also caused an...
Young people are often tipsy before they get on their bike
The government and local municipalities are urged to take measures. A worrying trend is emerging in today's nightlife culture: young people 'drinking up' at home before a night out. This practice not only poses health risks, but…
Digital warnings for school zones increase road safety
The trial period showed that modern technology can have a direct impact on the driving behavior of motorists. The introduction of a digital warning for motorists when approaching school zones in 2024 is a major advance in road safety around...
Fewer complaints and a focus on quality distinguishes Tripp
Lars Winters of PiM emphasizes that Tripp creates a more favorable position for travelers than other Wmo transport systems in the Netherlands. Since its inception on August 1, 2023, Tripp has distinguished itself by offering users the freedom to choose their own taxi company.…
Freight forwarding companies are the key to efficient cross-border trade
Our unique position at Eindhoven Airport gives us a lively and practical view of the complex world of international trade and logistics every day. From our editorial office we have a daily view of the vibrant activities around Eindhoven Airport. This unique…
Taxi drivers may be the new addition to the shortage of bus drivers
From self-driving buses to retrained taxi drivers: where is the solution? The issue of the acute shortage of bus drivers in the Netherlands may have led to an unconventional but potentially effective solution suggested by Henk Meurs, professor of mobility at Radboud University.…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
The travel industry and travelers are grappling with the complex reality of sustainable travel
Large travel organizations have taken steps to make their offerings more sustainable, but they are usually bound by commercial interests that prevent them from focusing on small-scale travel. The…
The aviation sector deserves more nuance, although it remains between two fires
Experts point to the forgotten benefits of travel and call for a more balanced debate about the future of aviation. More and more attention is being paid to the dark sides of travel...
ABROAD
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…
Disruption due to trade union strike in West Flanders until Tuesday
De Lijn is battling disrupted services due to industrial action, communication via app and website is vital for travelers. The strike of the common trade union front in West Flanders, consisting of ACV, ACOD and ACLVB, has been causing disruptions in public transport for several days. Initial…
Booking.com pays 94 million euros to settle VAT dispute
A payment of 94 million prevents seizure and marks a new tax course in Italy for the Dutch company. Booking.com, an online travel company based in the Netherlands, has reached a significant financial settlement with the Italian tax authorities by paying 94 million euros…
Financial support from Port of Antwerp-Bruges for school outings to the port
Port of Antwerp-Bruges' financial support for educational programs such as Port
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…
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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Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit unveils first AI taxi
Hyundai's smart taxi analyzes driver behavior to investigate errors and the circumstances that lead to them. The introduction of the Hyundai Sonata Smart Taxi in Abu Dhabi is a step forward in realizing…
Curaçao welcomes record numbers of tourists supported by growth in aviation
The jump in the number of cruise passengers and the expansion of accommodations also portend a tourism boom for the island. Curaçao's tourism industry is about to make history. According to the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), the island will…
80-year-old Babousch from Ghent holds silent march to crematorium for return to bus stop
De Lijn itself defends their decision by indicating that passengers can reserve the dial-up bus. Winning her battle against the Flemish transport company De Lijn seems impossible in this local mobility debate. Jeanine Braekenier, better known as Babousch and living in…
From old De Lijn tram seats to trendy Komrads sneakers
If you thought that the fight against climate change is only the purview of environmental groups or government agencies, think again. The Flemish transport company De Lijn and the Belgian sustainable sneaker brand Komrads are coming together with a new product: a sneaker made from…
