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There will be brought in 210 additional private buses in Flanders to relieve public transport during school rush hours. That is what Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), announced. In September, the Minister already said to be willing […]
The Ghent-based Swedish truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, is going to assemble batteries for the electric models for all European sites. The management announced this on Wednesday. It involves an investment of millions. The details have yet to be worked out, […]
Is the Brussels socialist party PS itself going to torpedo the SmartMove city toll plan? According to Ridouane Chahid, president of the PS fraction in the Brussels Parliament, the plan is ‘unbalanced‘, and the current text ‘won’t be approved’, he […]
After years of waiting for approval, the Liberty, a flying car from Dutch PAL-V, costs around half a million euros, is finally allowed on the public road. The Dutch Traffic Administration (Rijksdienst voor Wegverkeer, RDW) has given the green light […]
The smoker’s posts on the platforms of train stations in the Netherlands will be transformed into charging points for e-bikes. The Dutch ProRail is planning to rebuild its train stations circularly. “By transforming those smoker’s posts, we hope to stimulate […]
From January 1st, 2021, a speed limit of 30 km/hour in the Belgian capital streets will become the rule. Brussels Mobility is actively preparing for the transition on the ground this autumn by installing new road signs starting in November […]
A week ago, the Calfornia-based ‘eco-carmaker’ Fisker Inc. announced that Canadian contract manufacturer Magna would build its first car (out of four), the Ocean SUV, in Austrian Graz. Today, the company announced that the Ocean’s production version would have its […]
Since last week, teleworking has once again become the norm in Belgium due to the corona crisis. This decision has an immediate major impact on the volume of traffic. Traffic congestion was much lower, and the ridership on the public […]
Within the Brussels-Capital Region, The Brussels Environment organization (Leefmilieu Brussel) starts a campaign to measure vehicles’ actual emissions on the road. As ANPR cameras are linked to the measuring equipment, it is even possible to identify major polluters. This campaign […]
The export of old and polluting cars from Western countries is a threat to the countries of destination. Most of those cars end up in developing countries. That is what a report by the UN Environmental Program (UNEP) states. According […]
Despite the corona crisis, Brussels Airport will still offer flights to 120 destinations this winter (from October 25th till March 25th). Last year, there were more than 200 in the same period. Almost half of those flights (50 destinations) will […]
Members of the Walloon Parliament have voted on Monday quasi unanimously a resolution to urge to start talks with the Brussels government before they would implement a city toll in the capital region. If necessary, the MPs want to bring […]
The German airline Lufthansa, the parent company of Brussels Airlines, calls additional savings in expenses “indispensable” in a letter to its staff on Sunday. It will be forced to keep an extra 125 airplanes grounded, that were scheduled to fly […]
In recent months, sales of used cars have outperformed those of new cars. On the one hand, because new sales are still relatively slow, but also because the mobility needs of private customers have changed. Increased demand, combined with a […]
There are already several smart mobility apps available to help you find your way around the mobility offer. And companies can hire or recruit a mobility manager, someone who offers help within the company to develop a real strategy around […]
In its latest Mobility Observatory, automotive leasing specialist Arval has investigated the total cost of ownership of EVs in France compared to their conventional and hybrid alternatives. It turns out that, in many cases, the Government’s tax system exempting EVs […]
Poimo, the inflatable electric scooter that fits in a backpack, developed by Japanese university researchers, is broadening its scope. It lets you now design your own custom-made electric motorcycle or wheelchair, just by taking a riding pose and letting the […]
Three Antwerp organizations – mobility organization Bycykel, thrift store Kringwinkel, and building material company Ecomat/Circomat – have invested in seven electric cargo bikes and accompanying trailers. Other companies and people living in the neighborhood can borrow those vehicles. The city […]
Five highway parking lots along the E17 between Ghent and Courtrai will be equipped with road signs informing truck drivers about the occupation rate. This way, they can choose a more quiet place to get some sleep. Flemish Minister for […]
As long as the measures are respected, the risk of coronavirus infection in public transport is minimal. This is shown by an international study by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), the international trade association for public transport, published […]
Auto 5, Belgian brand of the French Mobivia (Norauto) group, an expert in equipment and maintenance of cars, will unveil a new service in a few days: leasing for private individuals, aged 23 years old minimum. “The public we are […]
The more motorized vehicles in the street, the more negative the inhabitants’ feelings about their streets’ livability. That is one of the conclusions of the citizen science project ‘Straatvinken’ (literally, street finches, e.n.) of the Ringland Academy. The project is […]
Liège is strongly affected by the coronavirus. An explanation put forward to explain this greater contamination in the province of Liège is linked to the use of public transport. Contrary to other Walloons, the residents of Liège take the bus […]
Many Belgians deplore the inefficiency of public transport compared to other modes of transport. This is shown in a survey that was carried out in December 2019 at the request of the FPS Mobility and Transport. A panel of 2 […]
Public transport company, De Lijn, introduces a pilot action: passengers with an annual commutation ticket will get the possibility to put their subscription temporarily on hold. This way, De Lijn wants to offer more flexibility in people’s daily mobility. The […]
SPDG, the family holding of Périer-D’Ieteren, further invests in the German scale-up Cleverciti, specialized in intelligent parking guidance systems for cities, shopping malls, or big parking operators. Cleverciti is active in some twenty countries worldwide, but Belgium is not yet […]
Brussels is planning an unseen operation to improve the air quality in the city. Next year, the city will install 3 000 measuring points to map pollution in the streets. On top of that, more than 200 school children will […]
Electric cars tend to be a fairly safe purchase choice. Not only do they have a considerably longer life expectancy than initially thought, but the residual value on the resale is significant as well. And maintenance costs are not too […]
The car’s importance in the mobility mix is decreasing. The corona crisis has accelerated that process even further. People from the automobile sector and mobility experts are convinced that our mobility is currently transforming and that the pandemic is a […]
After another deadly accident on an unrestricted part of the Autobahn in Germany caused by a ‘racing’ Lamborghini, winds are changing. The demand for a 130 km/hour speed limit sounds louder. Car-crazy road hogs are often crossing the border from […]
As expected, the Brussels government’s plans to introduce ‘an intelligent city toll’ from January 2022 on haven’t gained applause in the rest of Belgium as Flemish and Walloon commuters will have to pay twice to use their car in the […]
As in the private sector, local and provincial staff will, in the future, be able to opt for a bicycle lease contract as part of their salary. On the proposal of Minister of Home Affairs, the Flemish government, Bart Somers […]
On Thursday, the new Renault CEO, Luca de Meo, presented the next generation of electric cars, featuring the Renault Mégane eVision (due in 2022) and the Dacia Spring (on sale next summer). One can see parallels between Renault/Nissan and BMW […]
From 2023 onward, the Flemish transport company De Lijn wanted to transport passengers with an autonomous shuttle on a few fixed routes in Antwerp, Leuven, Mechelen, and Genk. But De Lijn is about to call off the ambitious project because […]
The Brussels Region is moving forward with its road tax reform by presenting an intelligent kilometers tax project named SmartMove. SmarMove fixes the daily amount of €1 during peak hours (from 7 to 10 a.m. and from 3 to 7 […]
