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With the coronavirus health crisis, the Belgian economy has been put on the back burner. Eight task forces have been set up to focus on rescuing it after the crisis, with aviation getting first dibs. As Belgian aeronautical companies, airlines […]
On Monday, the organization announced in a press release that the 2020 Paris Motor Show, ‘Mondial de l’Automobile’, would be canceled “in its current format”, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Alternative solutions for the October event are being studied. The […]
After shutting down all its European industrial sites due to the coronavirus outbreak and the government lockdown that ensued, the French car-manufacturing group, PSA, prepares to reopen some plants with a specific reinforced work protocol designed to ensure the workforce’s […]
Just as former CEO Luca de Meo heads to Renault, Seat announces that 2019 was a sales record year. The global turnover of Volkswagen’s Spanish sister company grew by 12% to 11 billion euros. The brand records an operational margin […]
On Tuesday, Taxi Collective and unions were calling to cease their activity as work has dropped by 80% in Brussels and hygiene requirements aren’t met. While the Belgian National Taxi Employer Federation (GLT) refutes the demand and estimates that taxis […]
After the air transport and automotive industry, mobility start-ups are feeling the blow of the lockdown situation introduced to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Often based on precarious funds, free-floating services, ride-hailing, and car-sharing start-ups are on the brink […]
With the current air transport crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Lufthansa group will benefit from emergency help from the German government. But, what will be the fate of the group’s non-German airlines, like the already struggling Brussels Airlines? […]
After estimating the cost of the coronavirus outbreak for the air transport sector at 63 billion and then 113 billion dollars last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) now foresees the total losses at 252 billion dollars. With the […]
With the current lockdown situation, the federal government is set to extend the validity of all provisional licenses as driving test centers are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. After the green light from all Regions, a royal decree will […]
Stib/Mivb’s metro drivers sound the alarm about the cleanliness of metro cars. According to one, only a third of all rolling cars have their floors briefly swept at the end of their shifts, handrails, and buttons are entirely ignored. With […]
According to Elia, Belgium’s electricity transport system operator, the government-issued lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak has caused a drop of 10 to 15% in the country’s electricity consumption. Elia ensures that the drop was anticipated, and the network’s balance […]
Countries, economic states, and national banks are pouring billions to support the global economy, paralyzed by the Covid-19 virus pandemic. To avoid or reduce as much as possible the pandemic’s impact, they are offering fiscal stimuli, fiscal cuts, rate cuts, […]
Walloon and Brussels police zones will receive around 25 new lidar speed cameras for free from Securoad to face the reduction in police personnel due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak. They will mostly have a preventive mission, as most machines […]
In their two years of service, the TEC’s new hybrid buses have shown unexpected premature wear of electrical components. This reliability issue caused chained reactions that grounded part of the fleet due to a lack of spare parts. Walloon Mobility […]
With the traffic declining due to the coronavirus and more people are working at home, the number of roadside assistance calls received by Touring has dropped by 63%. The company plans for a further reduction of interventions with the lockdown. […]
With the reduction in travel due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak, airlines worry about their imminent future. Some experts foresee a global passenger reduction of 20 to 30% while others say that by the end of May 2020 most airlines […]
On Saturday, the Italian sports car manufacturer, Ferrari, has announced it would put production on hold for two weeks in its Maranello and Modena plants due to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s ex-mother company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has also stopped […]
The Belgian Transport sector is looking to attract people from all backgrounds to fill its 5 000 truck driver job vacancies. The sector is launching a campaign to promote the post and distance it from its obsolete image. Truck drivers […]
Cargo bicycles are gaining interest in the eye of the authorities, especially for last-mile deliveries. With a delivery sector expected to continue to grow, cargo bikes are a small, practical, go-anywhere and, more importantly, green alternative to vans and trucks. […]
According to a recent study from Acerta, Brussels workers finally prefer public transport to cars for their daily commute. The share of bicycles is also increasing while the number of company cars is going down. For the rest of the […]
With a very good start of the year, manufacturers foresee an increased share of electric cars for 2020. However, experts say that the beginning of the year isn’t relevant due to stock and registration manipulation. According to them, the second […]
According to Brussels Mobility Minister, Elke Van den Brandt (Groen), the free-floating car-sharing sector is failing to work because parking is too cheap in the capital. This simplistic remark pushes Brussels deputy, Clémentine Barzin (MR), to call out the government […]
On Monday, unions have called an extraordinary national committee with management from SNCB/NMBS, Infrabel, and HR Rail regarding the coronavirus. Railway workers are worried after five cases of infection have been noted in the company. SNCB/NMBS takes measures to ensure […]
Izivia is taking 77% of its Corri-Door highway public rapid charging network out of service due to safety issues with terminals’ casings. 189 out of 217 charging points will be shut down. Although Izivia didn’t count more than one charge […]
According to a report from the auditor of the Council of State, the different driving ban depending on the vehicle induced by Brussels’ Low-Emission Zone (LEZ) would be contrary to Articles 10 and 11 of the Constitution, which provide for […]
After the Flygskam and Boeing 737 Max crisis, air transport is taking a third blow from the coronavirus outbreak. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates the cost of the epidemic at 113 billion dollars. Empty planes make Air France-KLM […]
Last year, 2019, was an excellent year for Belgian group D’Ieteren with a total increase in profit of 39,8%. That growth is being carried by an 86% profit increase for Belron, worldwide glass, and windscreen specialists. D’Ieteren hopes for a […]
As the Brussels government greenlights the ambitious Good Move plan, experts, including the Brussels Chamber of Commerce, shine a light on the lack of numbers and budget for any of the 50 measures. “The Iris2 plan was simply unrealistic and […]
The highest level of French Justice, the Court of Cassation, announced on Wednesday that Uber has a subordination relationship with its workers and, therefore, their self-employed status is judged as fictitious. The ride-hailing company isn’t forced to change any of […]
Brussels is lagging in terms of electric cars. Despite the promised 100 new charging points, the government has no clear path to increase the number of EVs and reach its emissions objectives. Experts worry that traffic restrictions will be put […]
With new technologies and different imperatives, electric cars can bring a breath of fresh air to automotive design. For the Geneva Motor Show – perished due to the coronavirus – designers and manufacturers had prepared a series of concept cars […]
Managing Director at Espaces-Mobilité, Xavier Tackoen, wonders why shared mobility isn’t taking off, especially for cars. He points out that shared mobility is still a niche in spite of being seen as the Holy Grail that would save urban mobility. […]
UCLouvain’s spin-off company, Xylowatt, announced it received an ‘Efficient Solutions’ award from the Solar Impulse Foundation for its Notar reactor. The machine uses wood residues to produce clean, renewable gas without coal tar or other residues. The Belgian company is […]
The Brussels Region will start its 2020 road-resurfacing program this month for a total cost of five million euros. In addition to that much-needed work, Brussels launches an ambitious 3D-scan project to help create maps and databases for more efficient […]
Brussels public transport operator, Stib/Mivb, is starting the 6 to 9 months test phase of its new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app. The company will recruit 2 000 testers to develop its new program that will allow users to […]
