The Netherlands has a divided political landscape regarding road pricing
The future of road pricing in the Netherlands remains uncertain, but what is certain is that the way we tax mobility is subject to change. The Netherlands is on the eve of a…
Planned contraction at Schiphol less drastic than previously announced
JetBlue has already indicated that it will take legal action if its landing rights are threatened. Schiphol, one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe, is in a turbulent phase.…
Insecurity and decay at train stations are alarming
Citizens wonder when they will be able to take the train without fear again. The train stations, which once symbolized the safe gateway to the world, are increasingly…
Stormy event and political uncertainty herald the week
An exciting week full of remarkable events and festive highlights. The past week was filled with remarkable events and political uncertainty in both Belgium and the Netherlands. From an out-of-control cruise ship to…
VVD ministers led by Rutte made their mark...
During Mark Rutte's term as Prime Minister, various VVD ministers made their mark on the mobility sector under his leadership. In the past 13 years, the VVD has…
Closure of Rotterdam The Hague Airport is definitively...
The decision comes as no surprise. D66 was quite enthusiastic, but the green dream of PvdA, Party for the Animals, SP and ChristenUnie to permanently close the airport…
The quality of life in villages is at stake without public…
It is time to invest in good public transport and thus in the quality of life of people in villages. Politicians should focus on ensuring good public…
Political choices lead to more transport poverty
Transport poverty is often intertwined with other forms of poverty, such as income poverty and housing poverty. Although it is used inappropriately, the word “transport poverty” is not a hype and refers…
Dutch government delegation to World Cup in Qatar
There are no plans for the King or the Prime Minister to travel to Qatar for the group matches of the Dutch national team. Minister for Long-Term Care and Sport, Conny…
Vera Bergkamp puts Khadija Arib a HAK
If companies have to sell below cost price for months, things are going wrong. No issue shows more strikingly how politics in The Hague has drifted away from the people. Apparently they were around…
KLM calls Schiphol situation hopeless
TUI CEO and ANVR chairman Arjan Kers says that the government is deliberately not solving the chaos at Schiphol. Capacity at Schiphol will be reduced by 22% in the coming months. Thousands of flights…
Rotterdam politics now finished with Trevvel
“What is going on with transport planning requires urgent attention because it goes wrong so often.” Rotterdam politicians are now done with all the problems surrounding the transport company...