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Taxi and healthcare transport
INTERIOR
RDW: new chip in license plate challenge for taxi sector
Now, ten years later, an updated version follows with a new appearance, other safety features, a different back and a new contact chip. The Dutch registration certificate is about to undergo a change, with various adjustments in both appearance and functionality…
Voting rights in Europe: a historical struggle and contemporary practice
From 6 to 9 June 2024, millions of Europeans will help shape the future of European democracy in the European elections. While democracy is considered a given for many citizens within the European Union, it is…
Turbulence: red figures for Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Brussels Airlines
Air France-KLM sees the biggest loss since the corona pandemic with a 480 million euro deficit. The European aviation sector remains vulnerable, as shown by the recent financial results of Air France-KLM. The company recorded a loss of 480 million euros in the last quarter,…
Danger on the road: ILT intervenes in the transport of dangerous substances
A report was issued at two companies because no ADR safety advisor had been appointed, and at three companies the ILT blocked shipments of hazardous substances for transport. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) recently carried out various inspections in East Gelderland, aimed…
Prorail: extensive work in Tilburg puts passengers on the bus
ProRail is starting a large-scale renovation project at the Tilburg and Tilburg University stations, which will have major consequences for train passengers and freight transporters. Work will take place at the Tilburg and Tilburg University stations from April 28 to May 13. In addition…
EV: from socket to smart, find the perfect charging station for your situation
Electric driving offers significant savings on operating costs, especially when the car is mainly charged at home or at work. Charging electric cars has different cost aspects that depend on various factors such as the location of charging,…
KNV: coaches wrongly punished for truck violations
For bus operators, the closure comes as a bolt from the blue. Rijkswaterstaat's intention to impose a ban on trucks and buses over the bridge on the A29 near Purmerend with effect from Monday, April 7, has…
Supreme Court: TUI must bow to FNV in collective labor agreement battle
After a negative judgment by the subdistrict court, the court granted FNV's claim and ordered TUI to recognize FNV as a negotiating partner. The Supreme Court has ruled that the decision of the court, which stated that TUI…
Transport: taxis are becoming more expensive while the sector is under pressure
The debate about the future of the taxi and healthcare transport sector in the Netherlands is complex and multifaceted, with a clear call for innovation and adaptation to changing circumstances. Every week, more than a million people in the Netherlands get into taxis and…
NS: OV-fiets has a special Brabant version
North Brabant has its own public transport bicycle. The anniversary bicycle has just been unveiled at the bicycle shed at 's-Hertogenbosch station. The OV-fiets is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year. To celebrate this, a special public transport bicycle has been made for each province by artist Daniël…
MOBILITY AND TOURISM
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector will experience impressive growth in 2024, with an increase in occupancy rates and turnover…
Misstep: from colonial to historic, TUI revises the zoning texts
TUI is taking steps towards culturally aware tourism. Following recent controversy, TUI, one of the world's largest travel companies, has made significant changes to the descriptions of some travel destinations with…
ABROAD
Policy: Mpact fights for the inclusion of mobility rights in the constitution
Preferably in a sustainable way, such as by bicycle or public transport. Mpact vzw, known for its efforts in the field of sustainable and accessible mobility, launches a call to Belgian politics for “The right to mobility”…
Curaçao is flourishing: tourism visitor numbers are skyrocketing
An important development is also the renewed involvement of travel giant Corendon in CHATA. Curaçao's tourism sector is set to experience impressive growth by 2024, with increases in occupancy rates and revenue positioning the island as a top destination in the Caribbean.…
Charleroi: Airport staff strike canceled at the last minute
The threatened strike at Charleroi airport, which was planned for Thursday, May 2, was averted at the last minute. The airport management and the unions have reached an agreement, as a result of which the planned work stoppage will not take place.…
Be vigilant: fines for stubborn middle lane drivers are increasing
The fines for driving in the middle vary between 116 and 160 euros. Every year, approximately 2.000 Belgian drivers are caught because they unnecessarily continue to drive in the middle section of the motorway. This is evident from data from the police that recently…
Innovation: green future on rails during InnoTrans 2024
The InnoTrans is an excellent opportunity to experience the latest and most innovative solutions in transport technology, which contribute to a more sustainable world. On the road to a greener future, exhibitors at InnoTrans 2024 emphasize their commitment to sustainability. This…
Reform: re-inspection now also at your garage in Flanders
Minister Peeters is continuing with the much-needed reform of car inspection in Flanders. Flemish Minister Lydia Peeters recently took an important step in reforming the car inspection system in Flanders. The Mobility and Public Works Committee has presented its proposal…
France: air traffic control strike after final consultation
No right to compensation, not even in the event of flight cancellation. The threat of a major strike at French air traffic control has passed. A final meeting between SNCTA, the largest air traffic controllers union, and DGAC, France's civil aviation authority, resulted…
NS: BeNEX takes a big step in German rail transport with the acquisition of Abellio
NS sells its subsidiary Abellio Germany to the German rail company BeNEX. The Hamburg mobility service provider BeNEX, specialized in regional rail transport, has taken an important step to strengthen its position on the German market. The company has acquired the shares of…
Technology: how NMBS uses technology to improve your train journey
The feedback collected through NMBS Lab plays a crucial role in the ongoing development and refinement of the services NMBS offers. The Belgian National Company of Belgian Railways (NMBS) has today added a new feature to its website…
Hydrogen: French Hype brings hydrogen taxis to Brussels
French zero-emission mobility platform Hype will launch a taxi service in Brussels “in the coming days”. Hype, a French taxi company, will bring its hydrogen-powered taxis to Brussels. This is part of an ambitious expansion of the company in Europe,…
