BUS TRANSPORT ACTUAL
Disaster averted: De Lijn bus driver saves children from oncoming train
A serious disaster in Veldegem (Zedelgem) was narrowly averted on Friday morning thanks to the alert response of a De Lijn bus driver. A bus with twenty children on board came to a standstill in the middle of a railway crossing due to a technical defect.
Ebusco: rescue plan gets company back on track after threatened bankruptcy
Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has successfully averted bankruptcy by raising €36 million through the issuance of additional shares.
Self-driving bus in Groningen has problems: passengers skeptical about technology
The introduction of the self-driving bus in Groningen still has a long way to go. The first reactions of passengers who made a demonstration ride were mainly critical.
Policy: Fred Teeven fights for the use of bus lanes for coaches
One of the concrete points that KNV chairman Fred Teeven wants to tackle is the reopening of bus lanes for coaches.
Court: transport company Qbuzz may cancel multi-million order with Ebusco
The court in Utrecht has ruled that transport company Qbuzz may cancel an order for 45 electric buses from Ebusco, which seriously endangers the future of the Deurne bus manufacturer.
Breakthrough for tourism sector: coaches retain access to Paris city centre
The Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs (FNTV) recently expressed its satisfaction with the significant progress made regarding access for coaches to the Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the centre of Paris.
Economy: Major boost for VDL factory in Roeselare thanks to order from Arriva
The Dutch transport company Arriva has placed an important order with the bus manufacturer VDL for the…
Green future for coaches: Flixbus takes steps towards sustainability with bio-LNG
During a Flix meeting at the Shell Truck Only gas station in Eindhoven, the aim was to discuss progress in the use of alternative fuels, in particular the role of bio-LNG in reducing CO2 emissions at Flixbus.
VDL: Arriva orders 157 new electric buses for West Brabant
Arriva has taken an impressive new step towards making public transport in the Netherlands more sustainable by placing an order for no fewer than 157 new electric buses with VDL Bus & Coach.
All of Utrecht turns u-ov yellow: Keolis focuses on flexible and sustainable public transport
From December 2025, public transport in the entire province of Utrecht will operate entirely under the U-OV flag, with the transport companies Keolis and Transdev at the helm.
End of Lydia Peeters' term: praise for road safety, criticism of public transport
Peeters leaves behind a mixed legacy. Although she has made significant progress in the areas of mobility and infrastructure, there are still issues such as public transport and pupil transport that still require a solution. It is now up to her successor…
Firsts: Future of Public Transport Shines at Bus Display in Berlin
InnoTrans 2024 has just ended, and the event has once again proven to be a crucial platform for the future of mobility, with a special focus on the latest developments in public transport.
First at Innotrans: Groningen self-driving bus impresses at trade fair
The bus, which will be extensively tested later this year, is a project of Qbuzz in collaboration with RobotTUNER, the province of Groningen and the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region.
Zero emissions: Brabant focuses on electric buses with purchase of Uden bus depot
The province of North Brabant has taken an important step towards making public transport more sustainable by purchasing the bus depot on Energielaan in Uden.
Delivery problems: Connect Bus breaks off cooperation with Ebusco
Connect Bus, a major player in public transport in Sweden, has decided to change supplier for their electric bus fleet. This decision came after significant delays in delivery by Ebusco from Deurne.
Train works: electric coaches make their debut on the Amersfoort-Zwolle route
The NS is taking an important step towards sustainable mobility with the introduction of zero-emission buses as replacement transport during train work or disruptions.
Bus 310: new bus route avoids dangerous transfer in Islamic district
London recently launched a new bus route, route 310, which directly links two important Jewish areas in the city: Stamford Hill and Golders Green.
BYD to make debut at Innotrans 2024: electric bus pioneer showcases latest models
InnoTrans 2024, the largest international trade fair for transport technology, is this year focusing on the future of public transport with the latest generation of buses.
Translink and Bunq collaboration fails: public transport pass on hold
The introduction of the new public transport pass, which was intended to make traveling by public transport in the Netherlands easier, is being significantly delayed.
Zandvoort: Formula 1 visitors warned of traffic problems
This year the Dutch Grand Prix, which takes place from August 23 to 25, is all about excitement and adrenaline, but also logistical challenges.
Environmentally friendly Pukkelpop: shuttle and night buses offer a solution
Like every year, De Lijn offers an extensive transport network in collaboration with local authorities to bring festival goers to the event safely and easily.
Concession: Transdev, Arriva and EBS compete for Hoeksche Waard / Goeree-Overflakkee
The province of South Holland has received three registrations for the public transport concession in the Hoeksche Waard / Goeree-Overflakkee (HWGO) region.
KNV celebrates milestone: millions in subsidies for electric coaches
The publication of the new subsidy scheme for battery electric coaches in the Government Gazette marks an important milestone for the sector.
ILT: significant decrease in tachograph errors on summer shuttle buses
The ILT noted a significant decrease in incorrect tachograph operation by summer shuttle bus drivers: in 2024 this percentage was 29%, while in July 2023 it was still 44%.
Bus shelter: major fire destroys electric buses at Arriva in Maastricht
A heavy fire has destroyed several buses in an Arriva building on Korvetweg in Maastricht. The emergency services quickly arrived on site and took measurements in the area to check whether harmful substances, such as asbestos, had been released.
Battle for bus transport in Zeeland has started: who will take up the challenge?
At the end of October it will become clear which transport companies have shown their interest, and the Province of Zeeland will announce its choice in January 2025.
Greening: De Lijn starts with the first VDL e-buses from Destelbergen
On July 1, the Flemish Transport Company De Lijn put its first new generation of electric buses from supplier VDL into use.
NS: Transvision and Trigion guarantee safe travel during rail work
The rail work taking place this week between Den Bosch, Tilburg and Boxtel has a significant impact on train passengers in the region.
Zero emissions: Councilor Arjen Kapteijns enthusiastic about the new HTM buses
The investment in these electric buses is a result of the collaboration between HTM and the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region (MRDH).
Big Bus: electric buses are conquering Paris, Vienna and London this summer
Tourists visiting world cities know the image all too well: an upper deck full of people on a smelly and noisy diesel bus. Big Bus Tours has finally taken the step towards sustainability by adding 40 electric sightseeing buses to its fleet.
De Lijn is listening: extra buses and evening rides on West Flemish lines
Earlier this year, De Lijn introduced a new transport plan, but based on comments from travelers, various changes have now been implemented to make the service more logical and efficient.
