Flemish Taxi Decree and Uber death knell for taxi sector
Due to the introduction of the new Flemish taxi decree and on top of that the COVID-19 crisis, the taxi sector was already in the ropes. Flanders now allows Uber to knock out the taxi sector. Recently…
Southern neighbors are preparing for a complete lockdown
It doesn't look like the Flemish will be able to celebrate Christmas in a traditional way this year. The Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (SP.A) left this to our southern neighbors...
Mobility restricted by the introduction of curfews
This weekend it will be a weekend of celebrations and celebrations in Flanders. At least for those who don't really understand what is going on in the hospitals right now. It…
Notice of strike for Friday from three unions at De Lijn
As a result of a strike notice from the trade union organizations on Friday, October 9, De Lijn expects disruption during its services. The management deeply regrets that this action inconveniences travelers…
Minister Lydia Peeters proudly introduces Flemish Hoppin…
Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public Works Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) presents the new Flemish mobility brand 'Hoppin'. With 'Hoppin', Flanders is putting all available mobility solutions in one recognizable guise, coming...
Abandoned shopping streets at the start of the Flemish sales
Twice a year, a Flemish trader is allowed to sell his products at greatly reduced prices. The first weekend of the sales did not go as most retailers had planned.…
Lydia Peeters advises those who want to go on holiday with a car…
Many people who are leaving on a trip soon are still rushing to the technical inspection centers to have a valid inspection certificate with them in the event of a possible inspection abroad.…
Bridging loan for the Flemish taxi sector approved
The taxi sector and the bus and coach sector are important links in our transport system. That is why the Flemish government, on the recommendation of Flemish Minister of Mobility Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) and…
Rail pass NMBS and VAT reduction Horeca should help
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] To give tourism in their own country a boost, every resident receives a rail pass from the NMBS with 10 journeys.…
De Lijn's first new coastal tram is almost ready...
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] The delivery of De Lijn's new coastal trams is in sight. The first vehicle of a total of 48 new trams is almost ready. If…
Car inspection in Flanders to a limited extent reopen
Flemish Minister of Mobility and Public Works Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), after consultation with GOCA Flanders, has agreed that car inspections will reopen on Wednesday, March 25. Considering the situation…
Taxi market Flanders embraces Arrive booking platform
In these difficult times, when almost complete mobility has come to a standstill, many new initiatives are emerging. Demand-driven mobility is the future. Digital platforms have affected the telecom market, the travel industry,…