Victory for coach transport now that EU regulations are being amended

Victory for coach transport now that EU regulations are being amended

One of the striking adjustments in the new regulations is the flexibility in the mandatory break times for drivers. After a lengthy period of effort and consultation, a significant…

Tax changes for entrepreneurs in 2024 will affect transport

Tax changes for entrepreneurs in 2024 will affect transport

The editors of Pitane Blue hope that everyone can experience a happy and healthy 2024. The new year 2024 starts with a bang in the south of the Netherlands, despite the…

Fire safety is becoming increasingly important in parking garages

Fire safety is becoming increasingly important in parking garages

The results of studies into recent major fires show that mistakes in detail can have major consequences. Developments in fire safety, especially with regard to parking garages, have led to new…

Flying safely in 2024: think of the new drone…

Flying safely in 2024: think of the new drone…

The RDW will take over with new rules for mopeds and drones in 2024. From 2024, a number of…

More ships caught by ILT degassing while sailing

More ships caught by ILT degassing while sailing

In addition to dozens of official reports for individual violations, the ILT has imposed several orders subject to periodic penalty payments on transport companies. At the end of January and the beginning of February, the ILT drew up official reports because two tankers…

Popularity fat bike calls for stricter regulations

Popularity fat bike calls for stricter regulations

They are very popular among young people, but the Cyclists' Union is not very happy with them. The fat bike is gaining popularity. They ride fast, are wider than normal bikes and drivers…

Major concerns about water taxi Ameland

Major concerns about water taxi Ameland

The House of Representatives has adopted a motion to prevent the abolition of night-time transport from Ameland. The Veltman Marine Service water taxi between Ameland and Holwerd no longer sails per...

Van Gennip for tackling bogus self-employment

Van Gennip for tackling bogus self-employment

Everyone in the labor market must be able to work in an honest, good and safe manner. Platform companies such as meal deliverers, taxi ride providers or home help providers often work with self-employed people. This is possible…

Central government evaluates the efficiency of taxi laws and regulations

Central government evaluates the efficiency of taxi laws and regulations

The government will also focus on the further development of the Taxi On-Board Computer (BCT). It may be the last year that we have seen the suitcase in its current form,…

Charging EVs should be easier, smarter and safer

Charging EVs should be easier, smarter and safer

Charging electric cars must be easier, smarter and safer. To this end, State Secretary Heijnen (Infrastructure and Water Management) and Garcia Gonzalez (Minister of the California Environmental Agency) recently signed an agreement. Dutch…

Nitrogen reduction for seagoing vessels also important

Nitrogen reduction for seagoing vessels also important

Unfortunately, we do not yet see emission-free seagoing vessels, except for a number of experiments on short routes. This requires more innovation and development. Ships therefore still emit various substances for the time being...

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There are many electric scooters in the Netherlands

There are approximately 167.000 electric scooters in the Netherlands, reports market researcher Multiscope based on research among thousands of Dutch people. That seems like a significant number, because with the scooters it is…