New EU legislation breaks false self-employment
A victory for platform workers and a historic breakthrough in protecting the digital labor market. After a period of uncertainty and intense negotiations within the European Union, in which…
The power of the lobby: how Uber and Bolt…
EU legislation on platform workers has stalled for the time being. This should also have been the first legislation ever to protect workers against algorithmic management. In the European Union there is a growing…
Ghent will hunt bicycle thieves with decoy bicycles from 2024
The bill was submitted at the request of the city of Ghent, but its implications are national. The city of Ghent is taking a new step in the fight against bicycle theft. From…
The Senate rejects popular work-from-home law, sowing division in the…
From strong support in the House of Representatives to unexpected rejection in the Senate, interest groups and experts respond. Not entirely unexpectedly, the Senate has put an end to the much-discussed bill...
Extension of zero emission zones to taxis and new traffic sign
TTO taxis oblige themselves to comply with all kinds of municipal rules in order not to lose their status. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is working on an amendment to the Traffic Rules and…
The Ministry is working on a bill that will make e-steps legal
You see them more and more often in the streets: electric scooters. At the moment, most electric scooters are not legal in the Netherlands. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management is currently working…
Helmet obligation may be the end of a light moped era
The government sets rules to reduce the number of moped accidents. As of January 1, 2023, it is mandatory to wear a helmet throughout the Netherlands on…
Stimulation policy for hydrogen in mobility
Letter to Parliament about the start of a hydrogen incentive policy in mobility. State Secretary Heijnen (IenW) informed the House of Representatives about the development of public hydrogen filling stations from 2022 to 2025. Stimulating hydrogen in mobility…
Law on charging points in parking garages adjusted
New charging points in parking garages must meet new conditions. In the Netherlands we are driving more and more electrically. That is why it is important that there are more charging points for electric cars. Also in…
Electric scooter from now on only from 16 years
The small wheels, the high center of gravity and the lack of a crash helmet pose an increased risk of serious injuries. The electric scooter has become an indispensable part of…
Legislation applies to child seats in the car
Children can be transported in the front or back of the car. This makes little difference to safety. However, it is safer to transport babies against the direction of travel for as long as possible.…
Legal basis does not go round for setting curfew
Imposing the curfew is more difficult than expected because the provincial decision that had to legislate the additional corona measures in Antwerp has not been finalized. The…