Brussels Mobility to roll out pavement improvement plan

March 23, 2021

Mobility organization Brussels Mobility is planning to improve, renovate, and make sidewalks in the city more accessible to people with limiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders launches courtesy campaign for cyclist’s safety

March 23, 2021

The Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), just launched a courtesy campaign to improve drivers and cyclists’ traffic safeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First 90-km long rollerblade route links Genk and Hasselt

March 22, 2021

Flanders proudly opened its first rollerblade route on Sunday. The signposted stretch between Hasselt and Genk contains several loops and coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record number of fines for non-compliance with mileage tax

March 22, 2021

Last year, 31 283 fines were issued for non-compliance with the mileage tax on Flemish roads. That is a new record. Those fines represented This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Ydra launches limited Folon edition e-scooter

March 19, 2021

Belgian electric scooter manufacturer, Ydra, launches a limited edition of its Retro range dedicated to the internationally renowned BelgianThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One-third fewer accidents with game detection system

March 19, 2021

The Flemish Minister for the Environment, Zuhal Demir (N-VA), wants to expand the game detection system along the Limburg roads. The system This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Objections against Willebroek-Brussels express tram overruled

March 18, 2021

The Belgian Council of State has rejected the appeal by some parties against the express tramline parallel with the A12 between Willebroek aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nine in ten commuters use their car in Walloon Brabant

March 17, 2021

A recent study from HR bureau Acerta notes that 87% of commuters in Walloon Brabant used their cars to work in 2020. This is much more than This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg’s ‘Cycling through Heathland’ bridge ready in May

March 16, 2021

Limburg cyclists soon will have a new cycling attraction. In May, the first cyclists will be able to inaugurate the new cycling bridge in OpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels: one in four newly registered vehicles electric

March 15, 2021

Almost a quarter of all new vehicles registered in the Brussels Region last year are electric or plug-in hybrids. This is shown by figures oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Minister Peeters: using drones to reduce traffic deaths

March 15, 2021

The Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), is working out an innovative plan to reduce the number of traffic deaths drasticThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New markets and a surprising bin bike arise for Polestar

March 12, 2021

Building up a new car brand from scratch usually is a path full of hurdles. Polestar is no exception to the rule. But the company tries to cThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

DHL Express to open largest distribution center in Antwerp

March 11, 2021

On Wednesday, DHL Express opened a new city hub at Blue Gate business park in the south of Antwerp. The 12 000 square meters distribution ceThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BMW and Daimler to sell Park Now to Swedish Easypark

March 10, 2021

This Tuesday, BMW and Daimler announced that their Park Now joint venture, specialized in digital parking solutions, is set to be acquired bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Leopold II tunnel becomes Annie Cordy tunnel

March 09, 2021

Belgians have chosen a new name for the longest road tunnel in their country. The Leopold II tunnel in Brussels will be named after singer aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes to EU Court against cabotage rules

March 08, 2021

On Friday, the Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), announced that Belgium, following Malta’s example, is going to the EuThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New car sales shrink, second-hand market holds

March 08, 2021

For February, the Belgian sales figures are once again disappointing, with a drop of more than -21% compared to the same period last year. SThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car federation Febiac publishes Automotive Pocket Guide

March 05, 2021

As we just closed the first 20 years of the 21st century, the Belgian and Luxembourg Car and Two-wheeler federation Febiac has issued a pockThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels government wants draft decree for Uber before summer

March 05, 2021

During a protest in Brussels on Thursday, Uber drivers once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the ban on the use of smartphones forThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘Number of e-bike users doubled in five years’

March 05, 2021

The car remains the most popular means of transport in Belgium, but the number of e-bike users has doubled in five years. Last year, one in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris: 70 000 fewer parking spots by 2026

March 04, 2021

The City of Paris doubles down on its ambition to reduce the number of parking spaces in its streets by the end of the Mayor’s term in officThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Consumer organization Test-Aankoop fails in its own road-test

March 04, 2021

Consumer organization Test-Aankoop has just published a test with an electric car in which they want to denounce the lack of Belgian charginThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VW Commercial Vehicles moves ahead with autonomous driving

March 04, 2021

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is consistently trying to advance the development and the implementation of autonomous driving. “This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp to promote e-bikes and scooters for commuting

March 04, 2021

Smart Ways to Antwerp, Antwerp’s city’s mobility platform, launched a new trial offer on Wednesday for companies that focus on commuting usiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

France and e-bikes: a blossoming love affair

March 03, 2021

In 2020, cycling grew by 27% in France, and, despite the pandemic, the market increased from € 2,3 billion to € 2,7 billion. This increaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders plans 38 highway construction sites in 2021

March 03, 2021

On Tuesday, Flemish Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld),  has announced 38 construction sites this year along This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bonheiden to experiment with 30 kph zone

March 03, 2021

Bonheiden is planning an experiment with a 30 kph zone within the entire built-up area of its territory. The experiment starts on Friday, MaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Uber decision causes division in Brussels government

March 02, 2021

The majority of the Brussels government is divided on the decision that Uber drivers are, since Monday, no longer allowed to use their smartThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders to invest €150 million in bicycle infrastructure

March 02, 2021

The Flemish government will allocate 150 million euros to local authorities who intend to construct new bicycle infrastructure. The initiatiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mechelen to relaunch 100 shared e-scooters

March 01, 2021

After a pilot project last year, the city of Mechelen will relaunch a hundred shared e-scooters from March 1st on. The e-scooters will be diThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New sleeper trains under way from Belgium and Netherlands

February 26, 2021

Two Dutch rail enthusiasts want to launch a new night train connection with departure from Belgium and the Netherlands. The sleeper train seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians drove 4 000 km less in 2020

February 26, 2021

Belgians drove on average 4 264 km less by car in the past year or a decrease of almost 25%. This is according to figures from Car Pass, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent-Terneuzen railway line to get 8 500 trucks off the road

February 26, 2021

Belgium and the Netherlands finally signed a declaration of intent to realize the Ghent-Terneuzen railway line. The project, which will costThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EV cheaper than ICE in VAB’s Family Car Competition

February 24, 2021

Mobility organization VAB has just announced the VAB Family Car Competition winners and says that electric driving is becoming a financiallyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mobly: ‘47% of youngsters drive second-hand car’

February 24, 2021

One out of three cars registered in Belgium – almost two million cars – is second-hand. Younger drivers most often buy used cars: 47% ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent gets its first ‘turbo roundabout’

February 23, 2021

In Ghent, the construction of one of Belgium’s first ‘intelligent turbo roundabouts’ started on Monday. This took place at the intersection This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian car fleet: now less than 50% diesel

February 22, 2021

In 2020, the Belgian car fleet contained 2 815 755 diesel cars (-6,3%) compared with 2 843 903 gasoline cars (+5%) the year before. This is This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Car keeps throne as most popular means of commuting

February 22, 2021

According to a survey by HR services company Acerta, employees still prefer company cars for their daily commute. Alongside, more and more pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

22% fewer traffic fatalities on Belgian roads

February 19, 2021

The number of traffic fatalities on Belgian roads fell by 22% last year, with 484 deaths, or 134 fewer than in 2019 (618). This is what ViasThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians spend 11% of their budget on transport

February 18, 2021

Belgian households spent 11% of their budget on transport in 2019. This is shown in a study on transport expenditure from the Federal PlanniThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium gives green light for TUI’s Boeing 737 Max

February 17, 2021

One of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft of the aviation company TUI fly has its airworthiness certificate back from the Belgian authorities. ThisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Semi-autonomous ship sails between Antwerp and Zeebrugge

February 17, 2021

On Monday, Seafar, a specialized company in remotely controlled navigation, launched the first shipping trip between the ports of Antwerp anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn: 62% fewer passengers in 2020

February 16, 2021

Flemish public transport company, De Lijn, transported an average of 62% fewer passengers from March to December last year compared to the sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn allocates depots for first 63 e-buses

February 15, 2021

The depots of Genk-Winterslag, Kortrijk, and Destelbergen will receive the first large load of electric buses of De Lijn. That was decided bThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.