Spindrift

Cargo bike complaints about quality not limited to one brand…

The NVWA has instructed Babboe to immediately cease trading in all cargo bikes because they do not comply with the law. The problem is many times bigger so that it…

Babboe

Safety concerns are shaking Babboe's market position in Flanders

The sharing platform Baqme, known for its electric cargo bike rental service in urban areas, recently suspended its activities in Ghent and the Netherlands. While the Dutch cargo bike manufacturer Babboe…

cargo roo

Cargoroo halves prices and stands up for…

Cargo bike sharing provider Cargoroo immediately reduces subscription rates by 50%. In light of the recent crisis surrounding Babboe cargo bikes, shared cargo bike provider Cargoroo has taken a remarkable step to help affected families…

Veldstraat

Pedestrians are given free rein in the city center of Ghent

Important streets within the route, including Veldstraat, are planned for integral renovation. The image of a moving tram in the Veldstraat has been a thing of the past for some time now...

Babboe

Babboe must stop selling its cargo bikes

According to the NVWA, Babboe failed to adequately investigate the causes of these defects and the company failed to take the necessary measures to prevent further incidents...

Alkmaar e-bike pioneer ES Master after five years…

Alkmaar e-bike pioneer ES Master after five years…

Warranty costs and inflation put pressure on manufacturers. The Dutch e-bike industry is once again shocked by bankruptcy. ES Master, an Alkmaar company specialized in fat bikes, has filed for bankruptcy, only five…

Give your old bike a new life because “That's…

Give your old bike a new life because “That's…

The Netherlands is committed to more bicycles for children from families with financial challenges. The campaign “That's how you cycled”, which calls on Dutch people to donate disused children's bicycles, is…

The rise of the e-bike: a new trend in…

The rise of the e-bike: a new trend in…

The growth in popularity of the e-bike also brings new challenges. The Dutch remain avid cyclists, with more than 28% of all trips in the country made per…

Young people are often tipsy before they get on their bike…

Young people are often tipsy before they get on their bike…

The government and local municipalities are urged to take measures. A worrying trend is emerging in today's nightlife culture: young people 'drinking up' at home before a night out. This…

Cities ask minister for action against the increase in…

Cities ask minister for action against the increase in…

Police enforcement appears to be an essential link in reducing risks. The recent rise of fat bikes, a type of electric bicycle with noticeably fat tires, raises concerns...

A new era with registration and license plate requirements for special…

A new era with registration and license plate requirements for special…

While the proposal makes its way through parliament and to the Council of State, the government is working on a balance between innovation and regulation. The Dutch government is taking steps…

Start of bicycle lighting campaign emphasizes the importance of visibility in the…

Start of bicycle lighting campaign emphasizes the importance of visibility in the…

While the 'Bicycle lights ON in the dark' campaign is in full swing, recent surveys show that young people in particular are still a risk group when it comes to cycling with insufficient…