Vandalism costs transport companies a lot of money
New Year's Eve leads to destruction in various cities and once again the transport sector pays the price. Transport companies are faced with persistent costs due to vandalism. The deliberate destruction of public property, such as bus shelters and…
Better student transport requires an in-depth look at the VNG…
The financing of student transport is a municipal task, for which municipalities are financially responsible. Every day, 72.000 children use some form of student transport. Fortunately, things usually go well, but…
Staff shortage at transport companies is a problem
It is not only Dutch airports that are suffering from staff shortages as a result of the corona crisis. In recent weeks we have seen the chaos at Schiphol, from queues to...
Transport companies happy with the arrival of truck tax
“There is also a point of criticism. The truck tax will not be introduced until 2026.” Interest groups from the transport sector are pleased that the bill for the introduction of...
Cough screens in order for bus and tram at Steinfort…
Public transport companies have ordered thousands of anti-corona cough screens for buses and trams from glass manufacturer Steinfort Glas in Franeker. This summer, Steinfort developed cough screens made of anti-reflective safety glass that meet the preconditions…
“Business as usual” or an accelerated bet on MaaS?
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] Following a survey among 24 affiliated parties, including carriers, MaaS providers and software companies, the MaaS Lab concludes that “Business as usual” is not an option…
The normal timetable still has a long way to go...
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] It will take some time until public transport and the timetable can be used as usual again. What the government…
Together we ensure that the pressure on public transport is not…
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] Transport companies work hard to ensure that the pressure on public transport does not become too great and people can travel safely, even when the weather…