Extra inspections for newcomers in road transport
This year, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) is planning additional inspections at road transport companies that started in 2018 and 2019. The ILT uses so-called 'system assessments' for this purpose.…
Investigations into passenger rights by ILT
This year, the ILT (Living Environment and Transport Inspectorate) started three new inspections into compliance with passenger rights and the refund period for vouchers by airlines and booking websites. Also…
Consumers complain about a refund when a flight is canceled
In the event of cancellation of their individual flight, consumers must always be able to contact the airline directly for a refund. This also applies if the flight is booked through an (online) travel agent. If…
Safety and sustainability at Schiphol remained up to standard
The attention to safety at and around Schiphol remained high in 2020. Changes due to corona brought new risks: disruptive behavior by passengers, disinfecting aircraft...
Points system for transport and bus companies
Entrepreneurs in freight and bus transport require a Euro permit to carry out their work. One of the conditions for this is that the carrier and the transport manager of the…
No noise levels at 3 regional airports
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA), Lelystad Airport (LA) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) did not show any noise exceedances in the past year. This is what the Human Environment Inspectorate writes...
ILT is flexible in enforcing code 95 validity
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, some professional drivers are currently unable to attend further training. As a result, the certificate of professional competence (code 95) may expire through no fault of the…
58 taxi drivers lost driver card
Last year, 58 of the approximately 68.000 taxi drivers lost their driver's card due to suspension after committing a serious offense or on suspicion of a crime. This…
Waste corona test sites is not disposed of properly
We have many corona test locations throughout the Netherlands, which also means a lot of waste. Used cotton swabs and protective clothing of employees are often not properly packaged and disposed of. This is according to…
Special rules apply for the transport of carbide
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) calls on private individuals to take the correct measures when transporting carbide. The demand for carbide has increased recently. A lot of…
More than a quarter of cabotage operations are illegal
When a carrier from an EU Member State transports goods between two points within the borders of another Member State, this is cabotage. Carriers must have a Community license and are allowed to carry out a maximum of three cabotage journeys…
ILT pays extra attention to safety on the railway
The Dutch railway is one of the safest in Europe, but there is still room for improvement. In 2019, 25 serious accidents took place, killing 11 people.…