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INTERIOR
Research: travel time reason number one for working from home
The one-way travel time from employees' home to their employer's permanent address was an average of 2023 minutes in 32. Home workers seem to live further away from work more often than their colleagues who regularly go to the…
OV: Aggression against conductors leads to national standstill
Next Saturday, trains, trams and buses in several cities including The Hague, Rotterdam and Amsterdam will stop work for three minutes. This action is a direct result of the recent violent assault of an NS conductor by a group of young people, who…
Collaboration: Europe is leading the way for a green chemical industry
During the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels, Vivianne Heijnen, the Dutch Minister of the Environment, made a strong plea for a European policy framework to make the chemical industry more sustainable. This speech marks an important moment for the European chemical...
DUO: Robbert Dijkgraaf tackles public transport fines with a new pass
The core of the case revolves around the problems surrounding the student travel product and the fines imposed on students who do not cancel their travel product in time after their entitlement has expired. Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf of Education, Culture and Science…
ANWB: Entrepreneurs are opting en masse for shared mobility
Eight in ten entrepreneurs expect to switch to shared mobility. Entrepreneurs in the Netherlands are about to make a major shift from owning to sharing means of transport, according to recent research by ANWB Business. This…
BCT: Entrepreneurs are calling for a more flexible policy when introducing CDT
The introduction of the Central Database Taxi (CDT) in the Netherlands creates an interesting dynamic among hardware suppliers within the taxi industry. The introduction of the Central Database Taxi (CDT) in the Netherlands is not only a step forward in digitalization...
Fresh wind: Bolt shifts into higher gear with Noud Ottens
Noud Ottens will be the new general manager of Bolt Netherlands from April 2024. He succeeds Lars Speekenbrink, who has held this position since 2020 and will now fulfill an international role within the company. With his appointment, Ottens will…
Knowledge mission: Dijkgraaf strengthens ties with the Caribbean
During this mission, increasing awareness about the impact of the history of slavery in today's society was also central. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, will conclude an important knowledge mission to Aruba and Curaçao on Friday with…
ILT: Northern bus company gets itself involved in violations
During one road inspection, the ILT found more than 50 violations of the rules for driving and rest times at this bus company. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) recently took drastic measures against a bus company located in the north of…
Holiday plans: read the small print of car rental company Sunny Cars
When planning a holiday, people often opt for the flexibility and freedom that renting a car offers. Yet, this experience can sometimes turn into a frustrating puzzle of unexpected obstacles, especially when faced...
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Holiday plans: read the small print of car rental company Sunny Cars
When planning a holiday, people often opt for the flexibility and freedom that renting a car offers. Yet this experience can sometimes turn into a frustrating…
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…
ABROAD
Free ride: in the front row at the Tour of Flanders with De Lijn
On Sunday, March 31, experience the highlight of the Flemish cycling spring again from the front row! The Tour of Flanders, one of the most prestigious one-day cycling races in Flanders and part of the UCI WorldTour, is just around the corner. This…
Tragic awakening: Flixbus bus accident on the A9 claims lives
At least 4 dead and more than 20 injured in serious accident involving Flixbus in Germany. On a seemingly normal Wednesday morning, a routine trip from Berlin to Zurich turned into a tragic incident. A Flixbus, full of passengers on their way…
Autonomous: ID. Buzz AD sets new standards together with Mobileye
The future of autonomous driving is taking shape through a groundbreaking collaboration between Volkswagen ADMT GmbH, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, and Israeli technology company Mobileye Global Inc. Volkswagen ADMT and Mobileye Global Inc. have joined forces in a…
Retail industry: Esprit declared bankrupt in Switzerland
The Swiss branch of fashion brand Esprit, Esprit Switzerland Retail AG, has filed for bankruptcy with a court in Switzerland, Esprit Holdings Limited announced in a press release. Not completely unexpectedly, Esprit Holdings Limited, a renowned name in the…
Privacy: Lego asks police to stop using their likenesses
This tactic, while popular and widely shared, has caused dismay at Danish toy company LEGO. The Murrieta Police Department, located near Los Angeles, California, recently received a compelling request to expand their innovative approach to social...
Reforms: Court of Audit questions the efficiency of De Lijn reforms
The term 'basic accessibility' was introduced with the promise to make public transport in Flanders more efficient, flexible and accessible. However, its implementation is now seen by opponents as a misstep that has not improved mobility, but rather...
Van Hool: candidate takeovers in line despite bank resistance
On the verge of collapse due to bankruptcy or a restart? In the shadow of the Belgian industrial pride, bus builder Van Hool, the threat of bankruptcy hangs like a dark cloud over the heads of the employees, the…
Green light for shared steps: Antwerp invites providers
Prospective operators can apply for this by submitting a permit application. Antwerp is committed to sustainable mobility with the introduction of a new shared scooter offering. The city has opened the market to potential suppliers of electric scooter sharing, in an attempt…
High fines: government draws a line at barriers
The judge can then impose a fine of 160 to 2.000 euros and revoke the driver's license for eight days to five years. Ignoring closed level crossings remains a serious problem in the Netherlands and Belgium, despite many awareness campaigns and the clear…
Negotiations: Brussels Airlines reaches agreement with cabin unions
In addition to the financial improvements, Brussels Airlines is committed to the overall working environment of its staff. After months of negotiations, Brussels Airlines has reached an important breakthrough with the cabin crew unions, leading to an agreement on the remuneration package…
