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PostNL

PostNL under fire: it couldn't have been much worse

The flood of complaints about delayed deliveries, lost packages and inaccessible customer service seems unstoppable. As the need for efficient and reliable delivery services continues to grow, the company is increasingly coming under fire.

CHECK

Top 10 mobility solutions: companies are opting en masse for flexible mobility budgets

In recent months, the ride-sharing sector has faced a series of major setbacks, with startups once seen as pioneers in transforming mobility going bankrupt en masse.

Ship

Mobility: The Netherlands vulnerable to military threats and hybrid attacks

The threat of war and hybrid attacks, especially in light of increasing tensions on Europe's eastern flank, has a profound impact on the Netherlands.

Trevvel

Target group transport: Trevvel legal battle puts pressure on crucial transport service

The legal battle between carrier Trevvel and the municipality of Rotterdam has temporarily halted the tender for target group transport. This creates uncertainty about the transport of vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, from the summer of 2025.

ING

Criticism grows: banks distrust customers who withdraw cash

While the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) encourages consumers to have cash at home for emergencies, banks seem to be sending the opposite signal.

ProRail

Farewell to X: Prorail leaves social media platform after criticism of hate speech content

ProRail has announced that it will stop using the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as of January 1, 2025.

red

Dangerous chaos in traffic: rules are massively ignored

It seems to be becoming an everyday scene in the Netherlands: chaos in traffic, where rules are increasingly ignored and safety makes way for complacency.

Trevvel

Rotterdam purchasing strategy: past problems lead to strict requirements

Rotterdam is on the eve of a new tender for target group transport, with which vulnerable groups such as pupils, the elderly and people with disabilities are transported to and from their destination every day.

Fred Teeven

From behind the wheel to the boardroom: Fred Teeven to KNV

Fred Teeven, the former State Secretary for Security and Justice, has been officially nominated by the boards of the associations KNV Zorgvervoer & Taxi and Busvervoer Nederland as the new chairman of Royal Dutch Transport (KNV).

Waymo

Robotaxis: Self-driving cars will not save public transport

The rise of autonomous vehicles seems at first glance to be a welcome addition to public transportation. Tech giants like Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., are promoting their self-driving taxis as the ideal solution to urban mobility problems.

Philip Watteeuw

Ghent divided over mobility policy: growing criticism of neighbourhood plans

In Ghent, there is a fierce debate about the current mobility policy, with the focus on district mobility plans in particular.

RET

Politicians under pressure: new urban development meets resistance from entrepreneurs

The call for changes in mobility policy in cities and villages is getting louder, but not without resistance. Self-employed people and entrepreneurs from various sectors are sounding the alarm about the redevelopment of city centres and shopping streets

station hall

Problems on the tracks: passengers seek refuge in German and French trains

Recently, Eurostar director Gwendoline Cazenave made a clear threat: if there is no clarity about the maintenance and capacity of the track, Eurostar threatens to cancel its services from Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

skylights

ILT: battle for taxi data drives small software companies out of taxi market

The strict requirements of the ILT can be seen as a way of placing the responsibility for information security largely on the service providers.

ticket machine

Clouseau fans surprised by parking stress: paying again after expired ticket in Q-Park

Although the concert ended around 23:30 p.m., some cars were still stuck in traffic an hour later trying to leave the parking garage.

tickets

EU transport ministers: GroenLinks-PvdA focus on international train connections

The minister indicated that plans are being developed for cross-border connections, and that five Dutch stations will be connected to the High Speed ​​Line (HSL) network.

Brussels

Pierre Steenberghen: lack of enforcement creates unfair competition in taxi sector

Pierre Steenberghen, Secretary General of GTL (National Grouping of Taxi Companies), spoke out about the false self-employment that affects many taxi drivers, especially those who work for digital intermediary platforms such as Uber.

PostNL

No more confidence in PostNL: registered mail increasingly lost or late

Postal delivery in the Netherlands is under pressure and it appears that no stop is being put to the erosion of service provision.

Dinner Train

Dinner Train from Oisterwijk bankrupt for the second time: customers fear for their money

Dinner Train, the Oisterwijk company known for its unique dining experience in a moving train, is in dire straits.

skylights

CDT: battle for taxi data drives small software companies out of the taxi market

The strict requirements of the ILT can be seen as a way of placing the responsibility for information security largely on the service providers.

Dinner Train

Dinner Train: months without salary, customers say it's a scam

Dinner Train, the Oisterwijk company known for its unique dining experience in a moving train, is in dire straits.

Bolt

Europe's bizarre ride-sharing rules: Drivers drive for miles without passengers

Bolt's president, Yevgeny Kabanov, recently shared some notable and shocking examples of legislation that he believes are in urgent need of revision.

Callao Cevicheria

Pisco Sour and Ceviche by the sea: the Peruvian experience at Callao restaurant

A culinary journey to the flavors of Peru is closer than you think. In the harbor of Scheveningen, far away from the traditional holiday destinations, restaurant Callao Cevicheria offers a unique experience for lovers of refined gastronomy.

Inntel hotel

Inntel The Hague Marina Beach: beautiful view, but no parking

The new four-star hotel Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach, located on the beach road in Scheveningen, offers guests a breathtaking view of the sea and the peaceful surroundings of the harbor.

Aviation: protests against flying with one pilot in the cockpit are increasing

Aviation: protests against flying with one pilot in the cockpit are increasing

The discussion about the controversial project to operate commercial flights with only one pilot in the cockpit is in full swing.

ticket machine

Rover sounds the alarm: train too expensive for travelers after significant NS price increase

Rover is very concerned about the announced price increase at the Dutch Railways (NS) and fears that the train will become unaffordable for many travelers.

NS

Government intervenes: NS and PostNL under fire and consumers are the victims

In both cases, at NS and PostNL, there has been a deterioration of essential services that have a direct impact on the daily lives of citizens.

Dinner Train

Customers angry: Oisterwijk Dinner Train under fire after cancellations

Customers who had already paid for their bookings were told just before their scheduled ride that their dinner was cancelled.

VW van

From hobby to investment: the love for classics continues to grow

Classic car enthusiasts have known for a long time: old love never dies. Whether it's sunny or rainy, classic car enthusiasts enjoy their nostalgic vehicles to the fullest.

Go Sharing

Go Sharing disappears from Brabant: scooters only remain in Amsterdam

The bright green scooters and electric bicycles from Go Sharing are disappearing from the streets of Eindhoven, Tilburg and Den Bosch.

departure times

Aviation: why our IT infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever

The catastrophic CrowdStrike outage has painfully exposed the vulnerability of our modern digital infrastructure.

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