Driving license rules put the Netherlands' green ambitions at risk

Driving license rules put the Netherlands' green ambitions at risk

New regulations for electric vans can affect both entrepreneurs and sustainable transition. From October 1, the Dutch traffic landscape will undergo a fundamental change: the B driving license will no longer be sufficient to...

Turbulent times, sustainable transport is undergoing a radical change

Turbulent times, sustainable transport is undergoing a radical change

From 16 to 22 September 2023, the whole of Flanders will become a melting pot of innovative ideas aimed at sustainable transport. The action revolves around Hoppin, a service that offers various transport options such as buses.…

Does CBR ensure safety on the road or for…

Does CBR ensure safety on the road or for…

The CBR and similar bodies are under criticism for creating unnecessary obstacles on the way to a driver's license, while the staff shortage in public transport continues to grow. If…

Healthcare transport sector threatened by driver shortage caused by CBR

Healthcare transport sector threatened by driver shortage caused by CBR

It is a complex situation with many different factors contributing to the problem of driver shortages in the taxi industry. Healthcare transport companies are increasingly affected by capacity problems...

According to CBR, measures are necessary for better use of capacity...

According to CBR, measures are necessary for better use of capacity...

In taxi, we have seen recovery and rapid growth in the demand for exams since this year. There is a lot of turnover in the sector and taxi companies are eager to find new…

Better estimation of driving skills leads to more efficient CBR

Better estimation of driving skills leads to more efficient CBR

If you want to get your driver's license, look for driving schools with the highest pass rates in your area. Failing during your exam is never nice, but when a student fails...

Theory exam for motorcycles and mopeds adjusted as of July 1

Theory exam for motorcycles and mopeds adjusted as of July 1

In the past, only questions were asked that could be answered with yes or no. This now looks very different, now there are also multiple choice questions and drag questions. For many…

CBR is looking for dozens of examiners nationwide

CBR is looking for dozens of examiners nationwide

An examiner is the basis of road safety in the Netherlands. The CBR is starting a national campaign to recruit new examiners. In the coming years, the CBR will have several…

Campaign to make young people aware of safe driving

Campaign to make young people aware of safe driving

It is estimated that 75 to 150 people die every year due to drug and/or alcohol use in traffic. The CBR is always busy to ensure that everyone is safe…

CBR roadshow to reach young people in traffic

CBR roadshow to reach young people in traffic

The mini-roadshow will inform young people about safe and unsafe driving behavior. Action must be taken to make traffic safer in our country. We previously read that it…

More than 27% percent less checked in on public transport

More than 27% percent less checked in on public transport

On an average Tuesday, check-in was most frequent between 8 and 9 am. In 2022, 966 million people checked in on public transport. This is an increase in…

Drug drivers and speed demons in the school benches

Drug drivers and speed demons in the school benches

An important condition for the success of these types of measures is enforcement and cooperation. To make traffic safer, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the CBR are…