OPINION PIECES
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.