
Taxi and healthcare transport

INTERIOR
Groningen Airport Eelde: extended opening hours for more flights
Groningen Airport Eelde gets the green light for longer opening hours. The cabinet agrees to the regional airport's request to be allowed to stay open longer, which offers opportunities for extra flights and economic growth.
Call to the House of Representatives: stricter rules against alcohol in traffic
An overwhelming majority of Dutch people want stricter measures against alcohol use in traffic. A representative survey by Ipsos I&O, commissioned by the Victim Support Fund, shows that 84 percent of respondents support the introduction of an alcohol lock for…
Tesla shame grows as sales plummet after Elon Musk's comments
Tesla’s once dominant position in the European car market is faltering. For years, the brand was synonymous with progressive technology and sustainable mobility, but is now facing declining sales and a growing image problem.
Flexrrreis Flevoland replaces regional taxi: what does this mean for travelers?
Connexxion Taxi Services and the Province of Flevoland have officially confirmed their collaboration by signing a contract for the call center activities of FlexRRReis Flevoland.
Criticism of new EU traffic rules: safety subordinate to economic interests
The European Union is set to make sweeping changes to the Driving Licence Directive, but the proposed measures are provoking controversy. The plan to lower the minimum age for lorry and bus drivers and allow 16-year-olds to drive…
Kooistra travels continue under Royal Jan de Wit: strategic choice for the future
Since February 1, the Frisian bus operator Kooistra Reizen has continued under the wings of Royal Jan de Wit from Haarlem.
Without planners everything goes wrong: that's why we celebrate their day on March 7, 2025
On Friday, March 7, 2025 we celebrate a special day: the Day of the Planner. This day offers the perfect opportunity to put planners in various sectors in the spotlight.
Danger to life on the highway: motorists ignore closed lane in the event of a breakdown
On the A15 near Ridderkerk, at least 110 motorists ignored a red cross on Monday morning. This traffic sign, which indicates that a lane is closed, was ignored while a broken-down vehicle was standing still.
Crabs travel carefree: extra buses during carnival
The Berregse Vastenavend will start again on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and that means partying Crabs in the streets of Bergen op Zoom.
Government increases traffic fines: illegal parking in disabled spot now costs 500 euros
The costs for traffic violations in the Netherlands have been increased again. As of today, motorists will pay more for a wide range of violations, ranging from running a red light to parking illegally in a disabled parking space.

ABROAD
ANWB warns: choose the correct toll booth or risk a fine
Dutch winter sports enthusiasts who have Austria as their destination are increasingly confronted with unexpected toll fines.
Strike paralyses Flanders: buses and trams disrupted on February 13
Trade union actions will cause major disruption in Flanders on Thursday 13 February 2025. The joint trade union front is organising a day of action in protest against the plans of the new federal government.
Tax cuts and mobility reforms: these are the plans of the Arizona coalition
The new federal government of Belgium, better known as the Arizona coalition, has presented its coalition agreement. Led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA), the coalition is committed to a series of fiscal reforms and mobility measures that will increase the purchasing power of working…
Collaboration between reev, Vander Elst and Alelek gives eMobility in Belgium a new boost
To accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in Belgium, three leading players in…
Drill baby drill: Donald Trump takes aim at fossil fuels
While Trump emphatically positions himself as the man of traditional American values, his policies have direct consequences for the world stage, including Europe. His decisions on climate policy, trade and energy in particular dominate the attention.
Battle for compliance with Chiron rules: sanctions loom for violators
Since November 2020, taxi service operators in Flanders are required to electronically register their journey data in the Chiron database. This initiative by the Flemish government aims to increase transparency and safety within the sector.
Spain makes digital emergency lights mandatory: warning triangle disappears
Officially known as the 'emergency strobe', this new system is designed to dramatically improve road safety and reduce the risk to motorists in the event of a breakdown.
Future of mobility takes shape: Uber and Nvidia join forces
Uber Technologies and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration on new technologies that will support the development of autonomous vehicles based on artificial intelligence (AI).
Parking rates in garages: Per-minute parking creates chaos, experts say
Parking in a covered or underground garage is almost always charged per hour started rather than per minute.
Jubilee Year: Technology Meets Tradition in Vatican Jubilee Year
Rome is preparing for one of the biggest spiritual events in decades: the Jubilee Year 2025. With an expected influx of 35 million visitors and an estimated 105 million overnight stays, the Vatican has initiated a digital revolution to…