Reforms: Court of Audit questions the efficiency of De Lijn reforms

Reforms: Court of Audit questions the efficiency of De Lijn reforms

The term 'basic accessibility' was introduced with the promise to make public transport in Flanders more efficient, flexible and accessible. However, its implementation is now considered by opponents as…

Chiron use and language test appear to be a double obstacle for Flemish…

Chiron use and language test appear to be a double obstacle for Flemish…

“When I take a taxi, I don't feel the need to have a deep conversation with the taxi driver as such.” Minister Lydia Peeters joked with this statement during…

Flanders makes conversion to electric vehicles possible

Flanders makes conversion to electric vehicles possible

New regulations make retrofit of combustion engine vehicles to electric propulsion possible in Flanders. Under the leadership of Minister Lydia Peeters of Mobility and Public Works, the Flemish Government…

Minister Peeters launches new campaign 'That's bad luck, but no…

Minister Peeters launches new campaign 'That's bad luck, but no…

Offenders who wrongly stop on the hard shoulder risk a fine ranging from 160 to 2000 euros. Every year several people lose their lives or are seriously injured on the hard shoulder...

Flemish minister Lydia Peeters restores taxi legislation

Flemish minister Lydia Peeters restores taxi legislation

When the new decision comes into effect, local authorities will again be able to issue permits and driver passes. Taxi companies will soon again have the option to issue new permits and driver passes...

Lydia Peeters, champion of mobility and public transport from Limburg

Lydia Peeters, champion of mobility and public transport from Limburg

She understands that real change also requires a shift in mindset. Lydia Peeters, born and raised in the sub-municipality of the city of Dilsen-Stokkem Lanklare, is a respected politician in Belgium.…