In 2024, the Netherlands and Belgium bid farewell to people who have left an indelible mark on the mobility sector. Their contributions ranged from direct influence on transport infrastructure and aviation to indirect contributions through culture, science and politics. Below is an overview of their lives and legacies.Pim Sierks (1932–2024), a Dutch pilot, was known

The Ghent taxi company V-Tax, the largest in East Flanders, has replaced almost its entire fleet of 40 vehicles with electric cars. This transition is largely 'thanks' to the strict environmental measures of the city of Ghent, which has recently only allocated parking spaces to electric taxis. With this, the city is taking a pioneering role in the

The past few days have been marked by several technical incidents for KLM that raise questions about the operational challenges within aviation. Two KLM Boeing 777s had to return to Schiphol shortly after departure on Sunday evening due to technical problems. One of these flights, bound for Shanghai, was already in the

An agreement between the province of Zeeland and the government ensures that the Westerscheldetunnel will be toll-free for passenger transport from 2025. This groundbreaking decision means enormous financial relief for Zeeland motorists, who have had to pay tolls to use this crucial connection since the tunnel opened in 2003. The

The European Union is increasingly committed to independence from the influence of billionaire Elon Musk, whose Starlink satellite network currently dominates the low-Earth orbit (LEO) internet services sector. Brussels took a major step on December 16 by signing contracts with a consortium of European companies to develop an alternative

As of 1 January 2025, various new rules and adjustments will come into effect in both Belgium and the Netherlands that will significantly impact the mobility of citizens, companies and road users. These are measures that have both financial and practical consequences, and are primarily aimed at sustainability. What will change?

In recent months, the ride-sharing sector has faced some major setbacks. Startups that were once seen as pioneers in transforming mobility have gone bankrupt en masse. While the recent bankruptcies highlight the difficult phase the sector is in, the need

The threat of war and hybrid attacks, particularly in light of rising tensions on Europe’s eastern flank, has a profound impact on the Netherlands. The country, which plays a key role as a logistics hub for NATO operations, is facing challenges in the areas of mobility, energy supply and social stability. Hybrid

Dutch company Cargoroo, known for its electric shared cargo bikes, filed for bankruptcy at the Amsterdam court on December 24, 2024. This news has not only taken users of the popular yellow cargo bikes by surprise, but also cities such as Antwerp and Mechelen, which say they were completely in the dark about

Passenger attendant Axxicom Airport Caddy has a first at Schiphol. As the first handler in the world, the company introduces three electric ambulifts from the Austrian manufacturer Bulmor. These innovative vehicles are an important step in Axxicom's strategy to make operations at the airport fully electric. The so-called