Concerns: the future of student transport in Rotterdam
The Rotterdam transport company Trevvel, charged with transporting the elderly and students, is under political pressure on the eve of a new tender round. With criticism from various quarters, including the…
Road safety: money tap open for safer roads
In the coming period, municipalities, provinces and water boards will have new opportunities to make their roads safer with money from the government. At a time when the number of road casualties is increasing alarmingly,…
Turbo Plan 2030: freight transport by intercity smart move or pathetic?
While the idea may seem surprising or ambitious, it is not an April Fool's joke. The concept of passenger trains that are also used for freight transport, as described in the Turboplan 1, seems…
Clear rules for volunteers behind the wheel
Volunteers who transport people are not covered by the legislation applicable to regular passenger transport up to a certain limit. Volunteer work is central to Dutch society, especially in…
Enschede at a crossroads: is Automaatje making its last trip?
Three years after the launch of the transport project for seniors in Enschede, the future of the service is in doubt. In Enschede, a unique transport service for seniors, known…
Drivers demand better pensions, the hard work takes its toll...
Three buses, one message: more attention to heavy work. On March 14, residents of the streets around VNO-NCW in The Hague will witness a striking demonstration. More…
Digital revolution in the taxi market requires stricter rules
Enforcement parties have noticed a growing number of 'missing companies' in the taxi market. ILT indicates that this problem mainly occurs in the ordering market, specifically with companies that offer rides via platforms The Dutch…
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…
In women's fight against unsafe transportation,…
Women's mobility is not just a problem for women. It has far-reaching implications for our political systems, economic growth and the well-being of future generations. The daily commute…
Time for a change on Belgian buses and trams…
There may be many more incidents that did not make it to the media. The discussion surrounding public transport in Belgium is taking a new turn with recent events and comments…
Students take mobility in a new direction with equality…
With young people at the helm, we get a fresh look at inclusive mobility. As diversity and inclusivity receive increasing attention, the issue of gender differences in the mobility sector remains a…
Parking disc at the charging station is the new tactic against…
The use of a parking disc at charging stations introduces a visual aid that indicates how long a vehicle has been charged. The fight against the phenomenon of 'charging station sticking' – where electric vehicles…