Severe weather: railway chaos due to severe flooding in Central Europe
Rail traffic in Central Europe has been severely disrupted by persistent heavy rainfall and flooding. Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland in particular are experiencing rail chaos, leading to evacuations and drastic measures in public transport. The railway line between…
Oktoberfest 2024: How to travel fast and…
This year, from September 21 to October 6, the world's largest folk festival will take place on the Theresienwiese in Munich: the 189th edition of Oktoberfest. The iconic beer festival, which attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year, will…
Student transportation: taxi company solves driver shortage with creative…
VNG works with municipalities on solutions for shortage of drivers in student transport. There is a bustling atmosphere at the taxi company we are visiting. The company is facing a major challenge: transporting 500 children to a location,…
Regional airports: a future marked by growth,…
Eindhoven Airport set new passenger records in 2024 and is set for a major expansion to support growth, with construction of a new terminal and baggage basement due for completion in 2027. Eindhoven Airport and other regional airports…
Pierre Steenberghen: lack of enforcement creates unfair…
False self-employment remains a problem not only in the Netherlands, but also in Belgium, especially within the taxi sector. Pierre Steenberghen, secretary general of GTL (National Group of Taxi Companies), spoke out about the false self-employment that affects many taxi drivers, especially those who work…