Month: January 2025

Self-employed people from bankrupt Dinner Train feel dumped: FNV fights for back wages

Former temporary workers of the bankrupt Dinner Train are still demanding benefits, despite the fact that they worked as self-employed persons and are normally not entitled to them. The FNV trade union supports the demand and sees this as an important test case for the position of self-employed persons in the Netherlands. "This investigation could have major consequences for thousands of

Control system: ILT promises fair enforcement, but taxi industry remains skeptical

The introduction of the Central Taxi Transport Database (CDT) should provide a more efficient control system for driving and rest times within the sector. However, the internet consultation shows that various parties still have major concerns about the impact of this change. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) has now published a main points report in which

Transdev: green light for bus transport in Hoeksche Waard and Goeree-Overflakkee

Bus transport in Hoeksche Waard and Goeree-Overflakkee will continue to be provided by Transdev Nederland Mobility Services NV in the coming years. The public transport concession, which runs from December 2025 to December 2038, was definitively awarded to the company in December 2024. Transdev, which previously operated under the name Connexxion, promises to significantly improve its service provision.

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 the sector have joined forces. reev, an innovative supplier of EV Charging Management Software (CPMS), has entered into a strategic partnership with Vander Elst, a specialized importer of electrical solutions, and Groep Alelek, one of the largest

Cheap and sustainable: Flixtrain now also accessible from Arnhem and Enschede

FlixTrain, the affordable train service known for its fast and sustainable mobility solutions, has expanded its network to the Netherlands. Thanks to close cooperation with regional transport partners in Germany, travellers can now easily travel to and from the Netherlands with a FlixTrain combi ticket for the first time. According to the digital magazine Personenvervoer, the

Electric limousines conquer the luxury market: green extravagant transport

The iconic stretch limousine, a symbol of luxury and status, has a long history as the go-to vehicle for weddings, galas and exclusive events. However, there is a major drawback to the stretched vehicles: their traditional petrol engines are known to be fuel guzzlers and major polluters. With the introduction of electric limousines, this seems to be changing.