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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
NIPV: understanding and cooperation are crucial for rapid assistance
Traffic behavior can mean the difference between life and death, especially when it comes to the response of emergency services. Raymond Zuidwijk, experienced ambulance driver and instructor in specialist driving skills, warns of the decreasing 'free space' for emergency services in our increasingly busy...
Shared scooters: Scootervrij fights against excess in Dutch cities
Scooter sharing providers violate rules and agreements in 25 municipalities. Too many shared scooters in cities lead to frustration and action. Scootervrij, an action group that is committed to combating the proliferation of shared scooters, has recently shown that various providers of these means of transport…
Driving without a break: the harsh reality of a DHL parcel deliverer
Policy raises questions about the fairness and reasonableness of DHL's working practices. The daily workload of parcel deliverers is a much-discussed topic, but rarely do we get a glimpse into the real challenges and pressures these workers face…
From Limburg to Texel: 25 years of cycling junctions in the Netherlands
Everyone knows them: the white route signs with green numbers. Not surprising, because in 2024 there will be around 9.500 cycling junctions in the Netherlands. The cycling junction network in the Netherlands has become an indispensable part of the landscape. What once started in Belgian…
PostNL under pressure: financial and operational challenges are piling up
Herna Verhagen, CEO of PostNL, has spoken out about the need to adjust delivery days to make the company's services future-proof. PostNL is once again facing drastic changes amid financial challenges and persistent…
Petition: taxis want to travel with buses on the emergency lane
Taxi drivers recently launched an online petition advocating the use of the hard shoulder by taxis during traffic jams. This proposal is inspired by the current arrangement where scheduled buses already have permission to use the emergency lane under such circumstances.…
May 4 and 5: silence on Dam Square, celebration in the country
Claude, Flemming, Son Mieux and Wende are the Ambassadors of Freedom 2024. Every May 4, thousands of people gather on Dam Square in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the Second World War and other wars during the National Remembrance…
ILT: aviation safety under pressure due to drones
The popularity of drones does create busy airspace and the ILT is concerned about this. The integration of drones into Dutch airspace has achieved unprecedented growth in recent years. Martijn de Goede, Coordinating/Specialist Inspector at…
Parking: tiles in your own front garden, the municipality often says no
Parking shortages in residential areas encourage residents to find creative solutions, but new trends are causing a stir among the neighbors. In many Dutch residential areas, the struggle for a parking space is a daily frustration for residents. Some even consider leaving their green front garden...
TTO: The Hague taxi drivers against unfair competition
There is great frustration within the taxi industry. The Hague's taxi policy is under pressure now that the local taxi world is plagued by unfair competition and a lack of enforcement. Richard de Mos, the leader of Hart voor Den Haag, strongly criticizes the…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
From Limburg to Texel: 25 years of cycling junctions in the Netherlands
Everyone knows them: the white route signs with green numbers. Not surprising, because in 2024 there will be around 9.500 cycling junctions in the Netherlands. The cycling junction network in the Netherlands is here to stay...
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector will experience impressive growth in 2024, with an increase in occupancy rates and turnover…
ABROAD
Shop & Go: parking sensors provide quick messages in Ghent
With the introduction of this system, Ghent is taking an important step towards a more user-friendly and efficient parking policy, in which technology plays a crucial role in combating misuse of parking facilities. In the Voldersstraat in the heart of Ghent there is a…
Cycling and music: Malmö is getting excited for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024
Malmö is getting ready for a green and musical extravaganza. The city is preparing to become the center of Europe again in 2024 as the host city of the Eurovision Song Contest, an event that many consider to be the musical highlight…
Curaçao: dams under pressure, cultural heart of Hofi Mango is suffering
According to reports, including drone images released by the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature, the dams on the island performed their function but could not cope with the exceptional amount of rainfall. The recent floods in Curaçao have not only…
Policy: Mpact fights for the inclusion of mobility rights in the constitution
Preferably in a sustainable way, such as by bicycle or public transport. Mpact vzw, known for its efforts in the field of sustainable and accessible mobility, launches a call to Belgian politics for “The right to mobility”…
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector is set to experience impressive growth by 2024, with increases in occupancy rates and revenue positioning the island as a top destination in the Caribbean.…
Charleroi: Airport staff strike canceled at the last minute
The threatened strike at Charleroi airport, which was planned for Thursday, May 2, was averted at the last minute. The airport management and the unions have reached an agreement, as a result of which the planned work stoppage will not take place.…
Be vigilant: fines for stubborn middle lane drivers are increasing
The fines for driving in the middle vary between 116 and 160 euros. Every year, approximately 2.000 Belgian drivers are caught because they unnecessarily continue to drive in the middle section of the motorway. This is evident from data from the police that recently…
Innovation: green future on rails during InnoTrans 2024
The InnoTrans is an excellent opportunity to experience the latest and most innovative solutions in transport technology, which contribute to a more sustainable world. On the road to a greener future, exhibitors at InnoTrans 2024 emphasize their commitment to sustainability. This…
Reform: re-inspection now also at your garage in Flanders
Minister Peeters is continuing with the much-needed reform of car inspection in Flanders. Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters recently took an important step in reforming the car inspection system in Flanders. The Mobility and Public Works Committee has presented its proposal…
France: air traffic control strike after final consultation
No right to compensation, not even in the event of flight cancellation. The threat of a major strike at French air traffic control has passed. A final meeting between SNCTA, the largest air traffic controllers union, and DGAC, France's civil aviation authority, resulted…
