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INTERIOR
NS Audience Award 2024: Adriaan van Dis triumphs with 21% of the votes
Adriaan van Dis has won the NS Audience Award 2024 with his novel *To softness and a warm embrace*. The book was named Book of the Year 2024 after receiving over 21% of the almost…
Traffic control strike in Utrecht and Amersfoort: thousands of travelers affected
The planned strike has direct and far-reaching consequences for train traffic in the central Netherlands and beyond.
Without mercy: JA21 wants immediate withdrawal of taxi license after riots in Amsterdam
The aftermath of the violent confrontations in Amsterdam continues to preoccupy people, especially…
Grateful farewell: Olof Dieckhaus leaves transport sector for new challenges
Although Olof Dieckhaus is formally leaving Noot Personenvervoer, he will remain involved as a strategic advisor. In this role, he will continue to support the company's technological and innovative course.
Border controls with Belgium: against migrant smuggling and risk of border chaos
The Netherlands is preparing for border controls with Belgium, a measure that will come into effect from December 9 and, according to Dutch Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber (PVV), is intended to tackle “irregular migration and migrant smuggling”
Self-driving bus in Groningen has problems: passengers skeptical about technology
The introduction of the self-driving bus in Groningen still has a long way to go. The first reactions of passengers who made a demonstration ride were mainly critical.
Policy: Fred Teeven fights for the use of bus lanes for coaches
One of the concrete points that KNV chairman Fred Teeven wants to tackle is the reopening of bus lanes for coaches.
Maccabi supporters in Amsterdam attacked: El Al sends extra flights
The unrest surrounding Maccabi Tel Aviv's match in Amsterdam has resulted in violent clashes, exposing deeper political and social tensions in Europe.
Carqon starts recall: cargo bike handlebars can come loose
Cargo bike manufacturer Carqon is recalling several models due to a possible safety issue with the steering mechanism. Intensive use has shown that the handlebars of cargo bikes can come loose or even break in certain situations.
Research reveals: special education severely affected by problems in taxi transport
Student transportation in specialized education is increasingly coming under scrutiny, now that a new flash survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) shows that many problems persist.
ABROAD
Record investment: Google sister company Waymo raises billions for self-driving revolution
Alphabet subsidiary Waymo has taken an impressive step into the competitive fray in the autonomous vehicle industry by raising a record $5,6 billion in its latest funding round.
Paid admission to Notre-Dame: debate flares up over new plans
Nearly five years after the devastating fire of April 2019, the world-famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen its doors to the public. From December 8, 2024, visitors will be able to enter the iconic cathedral, which after…
Fight for justice: Brussels taxis unite against Uber in collective action
Brussels taxi drivers are demanding justice after years of fighting Uber. In a ruling handed down…
France closes border: Prime Minister Barnier introduces temporary controls
France will temporarily control all land borders from November 1, a measure that Prime Minister Michel Barnier says is necessary due to growing security concerns.
Travelers affected by De Lijn strike: disruption spreads across Flanders
The strike at transport company De Lijn is expanding. After the Flemish periphery, bus drivers in the Kempen and Heist-op-den-Berg are now also joining the actions, which for the second day in a row have disrupted public transport in various regions.
Tesla Cybertruck import to Belgium stalls: sales to follow soon
The very first Tesla Cybertruck recently found its way to Belgium, with Groot-Bijgaarden as its new home base.
Breakthrough for tourism sector: coaches retain access to Paris city centre
The Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs (FNTV) recently expressed its satisfaction with the significant progress made regarding access for coaches to the Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the centre of Paris.
Wet-lease makes a comeback: German Airways responds to growing demand
German Airways, the airline of the logistics group Zeitfracht, wants to take over the aircraft it currently leases.
Economy: Major boost for VDL factory in Roeselare thanks to order from Arriva
The Dutch transport company Arriva has placed an important order with the bus manufacturer VDL for the…
Elon Musk unveils futuristic robotaxi: 'Cybercab' set to hit the road in 2026
Despite the impressive presentation on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Hollywood, many questions remained unanswered about the technology and its ultimate realization.
