The Belgian business landscape loses one of its pioneers with the death of Denis Van Hool, the son of Bernard Van Hool, founder of the well-known bus builder Van Hool. Denis passed away at the age of 91, a loss that is palpable within and…

During one road inspection, the ILT found more than 50 violations of the rules for driving and rest times at this bus company. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) recently took drastic measures against a bus company located in the north of the Netherlands,…

With the launch of real-time baggage information, the airport is taking a significant step forward in customer service and efficiency. This innovation makes it possible for returning travelers to know exactly… via the Schiphol App, website and the 150 information screens in the baggage halls…

Cigarette tourism and tobacco hunting across the border is booming after price increases. The recent increases in excise duties on tobacco products in the Netherlands are driving smokers to take inventive measures to reduce the costs of their smoking habit. A pack of cigarettes in the Netherlands now costs around 11,10…

On the verge of collapse due to bankruptcy or a restart? In the shadow of the Belgian industrial pride, bus builder Van Hool, the threat of bankruptcy hangs like a dark cloud over the heads of the employees, the local…

Trade union has reached agreement with Arriva about high workload. Trade union FNV and regional transport operator Arriva have reached an agreement on tackling the high workload for bus drivers. This means that the previously announced strikes for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, are over. The transport company has committed…

Van Hool, manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented the main lines of its 'Van Hool Recovery Plan' to employee representatives during a special works council. The company has expressed its intention to strategically reorient its activities towards market segments where customers…

Arriva ultimatum expired, no solution yet for excessive workload. There is a loud call for change in the heart of Twente. Arriva bus drivers, frustrated by what they consider untenable working conditions, have decided to take action. On…

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 that put the spotlight on the functioning of De Lijn, the Flemish transport company...

This decision has not only financial, but also environmental and social implications. The transition to sustainable mobility is central to the strategies of public transport companies worldwide, with electric buses playing a key role in reducing the ecological footprint. Recently, The…

A third of the staff is temporarily unemployed and there are too few orders. The bus builder Van Hool in Koningshooikt near Lier is in the eye of the storm, confronted with financial setbacks and a changing landscape within the bus industry.…

If Arriva does not meet the union's demands before Tuesday, March 5, 17.00 p.m., strikes will follow. The transition from Keolis to Arriva in regional transport has led to great dissatisfaction among bus drivers and the trade union FNV Streektransport. After…

Forced closure by drivers creates very unsafe situations during rush hour and proves dangerous for travelers. After a disturbing incident in which a girl became trapped between the doors of a De Lijn bus, the Flemish public transport company, in collaboration with…

This development follows a landmark judgment by the Delhi High Court last year, which ordered the transgender community to be legally recognized as the third gender on DTC bus tickets.

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One of the striking adjustments in the new regulations is the flexibility in the mandatory break times for drivers. After a lengthy period of effort and consultation, a significant change is underway in the European transport sector. The European Union has…

According to Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters, and Ann Schoubs, director general of De Lijn, 89% of the network has now been adapted to the principles of this new vision. The Flemish transport company De Lijn has recently implemented a change in its network,…

While the public can be reassured that there was no real threat, the need for alertness and accurate assessment of safety risks on public transport remains a concern. An apparently normal bus trip from France to Belgium turned into…

For Hermes, the disruption is a new setback in an already difficult period. A software malfunction in the check-in system of Hermes, the bus operator in South-east Brabant, has led to a significant loss of income. Since last Sunday morning, travelers have been unable to…

Many complaints about the new bus operator. “Either they don't show up, or they're just late. You have to take that into account,” said a traveler in front of the camera at RTV Oost. Travelers in various regions of the Netherlands express their…

First register and then you will have a ticket that is valid from December 31, 18 p.m. to January 1, 23.59:XNUMX p.m. An important initiative is being developed in Limburg during New Year's Eve to guarantee road safety and…

“It's nice that it will be out of the way for next year,” says Smeulders. “We hope that a new cabinet will come up with more structural solutions to improve our public transport.” Travelers in Brabant can breathe a sigh of relief because the previously announced price increase of…

The new rules allow drivers to organize their mandatory 45-minute break more flexibly, by splitting it into two breaks of at least 15 minutes. The European Parliament has taken an important step in support of…

From self-driving buses to retrained taxi drivers: where is the solution? The issue of the acute shortage of bus drivers in the Netherlands may have led to an unconventional but potentially effective solution put forward by Henk Meurs, professor of mobility at Radboud University. Meurs…

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Jan de Wit Group's decision to choose Scania at this symbolic moment, their centenary, did not come out of the blue. Striking extra shine on the centenary of Jan de Wit Group, because the Haarlem transport company…

The IRU report is more than just a wake-up call, it is a call to action for an industry that is the lifeblood of both metropolitan and rural communities. The serious shortage of bus and coach drivers is not going unnoticed and is causing…

Political and labor law concerns follow sale by Deutsche Bahn to I Squared Capital. The transport world in the Netherlands is undergoing an important shift. Arriva, a leading name in public transport, is changing ownership. Deutsche Bahn, the current owner, has confirmed that…

The answer to a coach driver shortage seems to be a solution that raises more questions than it answers. At first glance, the use of coaches seems like a pragmatic solution, but further investigation reveals ethical and practical issues.…

It is not only a choice for a carrier, but also a choice for the future of mobility in the region. The battle for the public transport concession in West Brabant is in full swing, with two heavyweights in the transport industry who have…

The dynamics of Busworld Europe extend beyond just showing shiny new vehicles and technological gadgets. After a four-year hiatus, Busworld Europe is back in the spotlight, with organizers claiming the event will be bigger this time…

This pilot project by Keolis is an interesting experiment in labor relations and business operations, not only for the company itself but possibly also as a blueprint for the entire sector. Keolis Nederland drivers will soon have the option to set their own working hours…