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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
PostNL under pressure: financial and operational challenges are piling up
Herna Verhagen, CEO of PostNL, has spoken out about the need to adjust delivery days to make the company's services future-proof. PostNL is once again facing drastic changes amid financial challenges and persistent…
Petition: taxis want to travel with buses on the emergency lane
Taxi drivers recently launched an online petition advocating the use of the hard shoulder by taxis during traffic jams. This proposal is inspired by the current arrangement where scheduled buses already have permission to use the emergency lane under such circumstances.…
May 4 and 5: silence on Dam Square, celebration in the country
Claude, Flemming, Son Mieux and Wende are the Ambassadors of Freedom 2024. Every May 4, thousands of people gather on Dam Square in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the Second World War and other wars during the National Remembrance…
ILT: aviation safety under pressure due to drones
The popularity of drones does create busy airspace and the ILT is concerned about this. The integration of drones into Dutch airspace has achieved unprecedented growth in recent years. Martijn de Goede, Coordinating/Specialist Inspector at…
Parking: tiles in your own front garden, the municipality often says no
Parking shortages in residential areas encourage residents to find creative solutions, but new trends are causing a stir among the neighbors. In many Dutch residential areas, the struggle for a parking space is a daily frustration for residents. Some even consider leaving their green front garden...
TTO: The Hague taxi drivers against unfair competition
There is great frustration within the taxi industry. The Hague's taxi policy is under pressure now that the local taxi world is plagued by unfair competition and a lack of enforcement. Richard de Mos, the leader of Hart voor Den Haag, strongly criticizes the…
RDW: new chip in license plate challenge for taxi sector
Now, ten years later, an updated version follows with a new appearance, other safety features, a different back and a new contact chip. The Dutch registration certificate is about to undergo a change, with various adjustments in both appearance and functionality…
Voting rights in Europe: a historical struggle and contemporary practice
From 6 to 9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will help shape the future of European democracy in the European elections. While democracy is considered a given for many citizens within the European Union, it is…
Turbulence: red figures for Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Brussels Airlines
Air France-KLM sees the biggest loss since the corona pandemic with a 480 million euro deficit. The European aviation sector remains vulnerable, as shown by the recent financial results of Air France-KLM. The company recorded a loss of 480 million euros in the last quarter,…
Danger on the road: ILT intervenes in the transport of dangerous substances
A report was issued at two companies because no ADR safety advisor had been appointed, and at three companies the ILT blocked shipments of hazardous substances for transport. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) recently carried out various inspections in East Gelderland, aimed…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector will experience impressive growth in 2024, with an increase in occupancy rates and turnover…
Misstep: from colonial to historic, TUI revises the zoning texts
TUI is taking steps towards culturally aware tourism. Following recent controversy, TUI, one of the world's largest travel companies, has made significant changes to the descriptions of some travel destinations with…
ABROAD
Policy: Mpact fights for the inclusion of mobility rights in the constitution
Preferably in a sustainable way, such as by bicycle or public transport. Mpact vzw, known for its efforts in the field of sustainable and accessible mobility, launches a call to Belgian politics for “The right to mobility”…
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector is set to experience impressive growth by 2024, with increases in occupancy rates and revenue positioning the island as a top destination in the Caribbean.…
Charleroi: Airport staff strike canceled at the last minute
The threatened strike at Charleroi airport, which was planned for Thursday, May 2, was averted at the last minute. The airport management and the unions have reached an agreement, as a result of which the planned work stoppage will not take place.…
Be vigilant: fines for stubborn middle lane drivers are increasing
The fines for driving in the middle vary between 116 and 160 euros. Every year, approximately 2.000 Belgian drivers are caught because they unnecessarily continue to drive in the middle section of the motorway. This is evident from data from the police that recently…
Innovation: green future on rails during InnoTrans 2024
The InnoTrans is an excellent opportunity to experience the latest and most innovative solutions in transport technology, which contribute to a more sustainable world. On the road to a greener future, exhibitors at InnoTrans 2024 emphasize their commitment to sustainability. This…
Reform: re-inspection now also at your garage in Flanders
Minister Peeters is continuing with the much-needed reform of car inspection in Flanders. Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters recently took an important step in reforming the car inspection system in Flanders. The Mobility and Public Works Committee has presented its proposal…
France: air traffic control strike after final consultation
No right to compensation, not even in the event of flight cancellation. The threat of a major strike at French air traffic control has passed. A final meeting between SNCTA, the largest air traffic controllers union, and DGAC, France's civil aviation authority, resulted…
NS: BeNEX takes a big step in German rail transport with the acquisition of Abellio
NS sells its subsidiary Abellio Germany to the German rail company BeNEX. The Hamburg mobility service provider BeNEX, specialized in regional rail transport, has taken an important step to strengthen its position on the German market. The company has acquired the shares of…
Technology: how NMBS uses technology to improve your train journey
The feedback collected through NMBS Lab plays a crucial role in the ongoing development and refinement of the services NMBS offers. The Belgian National Company of Belgian Railways (NMBS) has today added a new feature to its website…
Hydrogen: French Hype brings hydrogen taxis to Brussels
French zero-emission mobility platform Hype will launch a taxi service in Brussels “in the coming days”. Hype, a French taxi company, will bring its hydrogen-powered taxis to Brussels. This is part of an ambitious expansion of the company in Europe,…
