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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
EV: from socket to smart, find the perfect charging station for your situation
Electric driving offers significant savings on operating costs, especially when the car is mainly charged at home or at work. Charging electric cars has different cost aspects that depend on various factors such as the location of charging,…
KNV: coaches wrongly punished for truck violations
For bus operators, the closure comes as a bolt from the blue. Rijkswaterstaat's intention to impose a ban on trucks and buses over the bridge on the A29 near Purmerend with effect from Monday, April 7, has…
Supreme Court: TUI must bow to FNV in collective labor agreement battle
After a negative judgment by the subdistrict court, the court granted FNV's claim and ordered TUI to recognize FNV as a negotiating partner. The Supreme Court has ruled that the decision of the court, which stated that TUI…
Transport: taxis are becoming more expensive while the sector is under pressure
The debate about the future of the taxi and healthcare transport sector in the Netherlands is complex and multifaceted, with a clear call for innovation and adaptation to changing circumstances. Every week, more than a million people in the Netherlands get into taxis and…
NS: OV-fiets has a special Brabant version
North Brabant has its own public transport bicycle. The anniversary bicycle has just been unveiled at the bicycle shed at 's-Hertogenbosch station. The OV-fiets is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year. To celebrate this, a special public transport bicycle has been made for each province by artist Daniël…
Government employees: green light for more sustainable travel and cycling is rewarded
This new collective labor agreement reflects a modern labor policy that focuses on the personal situation of employees, their health and the environment. Alexandra van Huffelen, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalization, recently signed the new Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) for government personnel,…
OCTO.CAB: a small box with a big impact on the future of taxi transport
OCTO.CAB, founded by a group of visionary entrepreneurs, already saw opportunities to break into the data terminal market in 2019. A revolution in the taxi sector is coming from an office in Eindhoven. With the expected introduction of new legislation on…
Decisiveness: cooperation and financing essential for future transport
The Mobility Alliance, the VNG and the IPO urgently appeal to the intended coalition to make mobility an inseparable part of new policy. In the current political climate, with a new cabinet on the way, the pressure for substantial...
KNV: Mobility innovators join forces for a green future
KNV Connected Mobility offers a unique platform where companies from all segments of the mobility sector can collaborate. The mobility sector in the Netherlands is undergoing a significant transformation with the aim of transitioning to a greener, more efficient and more demand-driven mobility structure. This change…
Europe: VVD warns of espionage danger in Chinese cars
Growing distrust of Chinese technologies, especially within the European Union, is a topic that is increasingly popping up in conversations about national security and technology dependence. A recent example of this is the statement by MEP Bart Groothuis (VVD) that serious…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Technology: how NMBS uses technology to improve your train journey
The feedback collected through NMBS Lab plays a crucial role in the ongoing development and refinement of the services NMBS offers. The Belgian National Society of Belgian…
Passover: Marriott Beach Resort is gearing up as a Jewish holiday paradise
“It is drastic what has to be done to make the guests happy,” shares an employee. The Marriott Beach Resort in Piscadera Bay, Curaçao, is…
ABROAD
Passover: Marriott Beach Resort is gearing up as a Jewish holiday paradise
“It is drastic what has to be done to make the guests happy,” shares an employee. The Marriott Beach Resort in Piscadera Bay, Curaçao, is on the eve of a major transformation. In the coming weeks…
Key figure: Founder's son and pioneer Denis Van Hool passed away
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...
Tourism: Anuschka Cova takes over at CHATA
The Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) has appointed Anuschka Cova as the new CEO. With more than a quarter of a century of experience in leadership roles, Cova brings an impressive portfolio to the organization, particularly through its expertise in…
Economy: new future for bus builder Van Hool after takeover by VDL
Despite the takeover, there is also the bitter reality that approximately 1.500 employees will lose their jobs. The recent takeover agreement between VDL Groep and Schmitz Cargobull for the activities of the Belgian bus and trailer manufacturer Van Hool marks a new chapter in the…
Automotive: Van Mossel takes over legendary Garage Mertens
The Van Mossel takeover of Garage Mertens has been completed, the Van Mossel Group reports. Belgium's automotive sector has recently undergone a dramatic change with the completion of a monumental acquisition that will reshape the mobility landscape in the region...
End of an era: Van Hool's bankruptcy leaves deep wounds
After a 25-year battle for the legacy of founder Bernard Van Hool, nothing remains of that entire legacy. The bankruptcy of Van Hool NV, an established name in the Belgian bus and coach industry, and its…
Windrose: Antwerp attracts Chinese millions to the Scheldt
Antwerp is firmly positioning itself as an important player in future mobility with the possible arrival of a Chinese e-truck factory. An investment that can give the local economy a significant boost of 300 million euros. The city, known for its…
Dengue: Curaçao is taking a stand against climate change
Curaçao faces an enormous challenge when it comes to combating dengue, a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Recent statistics show a shocking increase: where in the entire year of 2023, only 11 cases of dengue…
EU: green light for bicycle revolution sets pedals in motion
The European Union has taken an important step to reduce transport emissions by adopting the European Declaration on Cycling. This initiative, which is part of efforts to promote sustainable, accessible and affordable modes of transport…
Uber in a corner: charges of corporate espionage in Australia
A significant case has emerged in the courts of Victoria that is attracting the attention of both the technology and legal communities. Uber is accused of serious misconduct, including corporate espionage and hacking into competitors' systems.…
