TODAY CURRENT
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…
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…
Bolt increases safety by recording conversations during the ride
Technological innovations can contribute to a safe ride while at the same time respecting the rights of individuals. Bolt claims to improve the safety of drivers and passengers by adding a recording function in the app that people use during the journey…
Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
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.…
Martine Lanser new director of Human Resource at ProRail
From mid-January 2024, Martine Lanser will take on the role of Human Resource Director at ProRail. With an impressive background, including five years at Akzo Nobel in various HR roles, she brings a wealth of experience. At Akzo…
Taxi Expo '23: the framework for innovation and collaboration in the taxi industry
Important themes, speakers and innovations in the spotlight during the leading event in Utrecht. The Taxi Expo, an event in the Dutch taxi sector, is coming up again today. This annual event in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht is an essential…
Harbers postpones restrictions on flight movements at Schiphol amid objections
The plan to reduce noise pollution at Schiphol next year has been canceled. Nature and environmental organizations, including the North Holland Nature and Environment Federation, Natuur & Milieu, Milieudefensie and Greenpeace Netherlands, have expressed their frustration and disbelief in a joint statement...
Car sharing proves economic and sustainable value in the Dutch market
Lynk & Co's success in the Netherlands underlines economic and environmental benefits as key to sustainable urban mobility. The lenders can set their own hourly prices, with the lowest average price in Sweden (9 euros/hour) and the highest in Italy (30 euros/hour).…
Six million euros for an innovative transport system in Zeeland
This addresses the inefficiency of large buses that often drive empty and the limited availability of transport in the evenings and weekends. Zeeland, with its vast and sparsely populated area, has long faced challenges that...
Cabinet is taking steps to strengthen public transport and infrastructure
Investments in maintenance and innovation contribute to the accessibility and sustainability of the Dutch transport network. The Netherlands faces significant infrastructure challenges. The cabinet, led by Minister Mark Harbers and State Secretary Vivianne Heijnen, recently…
Future of Valleihopper Ede uncertain due to contract issues
New strategies and cost control are needed to maintain door-to-door service in the Barneveld, Ede, Nijkerk, Renswoude, Rhenen, Scherpenzeel, Veenendaal and Wageningen regions. The Valleihopper, a door-to-door public transport service in areas with limited public transport options, faces an uncertain future due to announced…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Lille, where culinary indulgence and mobility don't always go hand in hand
The city of Lille is a place of history and culture, where the past and the present go hand in hand. A visit to the restaurant 'Le Napoleon' almost seems like a…
ABROAD
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…
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…
EZAir forced to change name after threat from easyGroup
The Curaçao airline chooses pragmatism over legal battle with easyGroup. Regional airline EZAir, based in Curaçao, will change its name to Z Air following accusations of trademark infringement by easyGroup Holdings. This company, which owns…
Metro: the end of an era in Belgian public transport
An icon of Belgian public transport turns the last page. The free Metro newspaper, once the daily reading material for commuters on trains and trams, will cease to exist. The Rossel Group, owner of the newspaper and also publisher…
Pitane Mobility and Multiotaxi are joining forces in Flemish Brabant
MULTIOTAXI taxis in the Flemish Brabant region are equipped with the latest software called Pitane Pallas. The Eindhoven technology company Pitane Mobility and the Flemish taxi company Multiotaxi are joining forces. This strategic collaboration marks a new phase in the transformation…
De Lijn: efforts behind the scenes of the Antwerp Marathon
De Lijn ensures that everyone can enjoy the Antwerp Marathon without any worries. In a city like Antwerp that is eagerly preparing for a spectacular running event, De Lijn is doing everything it can to make the Antwerp Marathon seamless…
Ghent refuses to open Kompass Klub due to safety risks
Visitors who were looking forward to an evening in the new Kompass Klub are left with unused tickets. The city of Ghent refused to open the doors of the Kompass Klub, despite a fire brigade permit having already been obtained. Serious road safety risks were cited...
Ghent trains taxi drivers for better services to customers with disabilities
It is a small step for the taxi industry, but a big step for inclusivity in the city of Ghent. The city of Ghent has organized specialized training to better equip taxi drivers to serve customers with…
Devastating fire at Multiobus casts a shadow over electrical ambitions
Bus traffic in and around Tienen has been seriously disrupted. A devastating fire destroyed a large part of Multiobus, a bus company located in the industrial park of Tienen, last night. The incident not only shocked the surrounding area because…
