Blue-bike gets more expensive

December 05, 2023

Most rides on a Blue-bike, a bike-sharing project of which the Flemish public transport company De Lijn is the main shareholder, will becomeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hyundai Motor Group presents new wheel drive system

December 01, 2023

Hyundai and Kia have presented a new wheel drive system called the Universal Wheel Drive System (‘Uni Wheel’ for short), designed for taxis,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MIVB/STIB gets a little greener with purchase of 36 e-busses

November 30, 2023

Brussels public transport operator MIVB/STIB has ordered 36 electric buses from German manufacturer Daimler Buses. The order is part of a frThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First metro rides on Grand Paris Express

November 29, 2023

The first metro of the Grand Paris Express, a massive 15-year project that is set to revolutionize transport in the region around the FrenchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn invests in 1.600 charging points for buses

November 28, 2023

De Lijn will order up to 1 600 charging points to charge electric buses in its depots. The Flemish public transport company is placing the oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian coastal bicycle highway is taking shape

November 28, 2023

The F34 bicycle highway between Ostend and Zeebrugge (Belgium) is taking shape. It will connect Nieuwpoort and Knokke-Heist and bicycle trafThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Speed cameras also to catch speed pedelecs in cycling zones

November 27, 2023

Municipalities will soon be allowed to install fixed speed cameras and average speed checks in bicycle streets. The Flemish government has dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Fedris: ‘More road accidents while commuting in 2022’

November 27, 2023

According to the Federal Agency for Occupational Risks (Fedris), the number of work accidents on the road has significantly increased comparThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges pioneers electric truck charging hubs

November 24, 2023

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has chosen Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and the Traton Group, to develop two chThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toward 50 km/h on the Paris Ring Road

November 23, 2023

The speed limit on the Paris Ring Road will drop from 70 to 50 km/hour. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced this during the presentation of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels looking for aboveground alternative to Metro 3 line

November 22, 2023

Now that works on the Brussels Metro 3 have been delayed due to budget problems and the new line may not come into full service until 2038 oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airlines cabin crew threaten to strike over Christmas

November 20, 2023

Anyone who has booked a flight with Brussels Airlines during the Christmas holidays should cross their fingers: cabin crew have issued an inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brupass tickets now digitally available in Brussels

November 17, 2023

Brupass and Brupass XL tickets are now also available digitally in the MIVB/STIB, NMBS/SNCB, and TEC apps, and from the beginning of 2024, aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Info screens in Belgian train stations get a new look

November 15, 2023

The digital information screens in the Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB stations are getting a new look. The new design allows more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn cancels 3.000 bus stops in new 2024 network

November 15, 2023

From 6 January, Flemish public transport operator De Lijn will start a new, significant step in the rollout of its primary accessibility netThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail engages public for beta-test new app features

November 14, 2023

Travelers can now test and help improve new features of the Belgian public rail operator NMBS/SNCB’s app before the features are integrated This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias’ twelve point plan to reduce traffic casualties

November 14, 2023

In 2022, 540 people died in Belgian traffic – one out of three fatalities was a cyclist or pedestrian. This score is far from the target oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Peak hour rights’ as an alternative to road toll

November 10, 2023

As a convinced defender of road tolls to fight traffic congestion (and pollution), Stef Proost now suggests ‘peak hour rights” to cure the sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn orders another 44 articulated e-buses from Iveco

November 08, 2023

Flemish public transport company De Lijn will order 44 articulated electric buses from Italian bus manufacturer Iveco. The delivery of the 1This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Cycling grows in popularity by 7% in Brussels

November 07, 2023

Cycling in Brussels is becoming increasingly popular. So reports the Brussels public service Brussels Mobility. Last week, for instance, theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hoverboard inventor takes same two-wheel concept to cars

November 06, 2023

Shane Chen, the inventor of the Hoverboard, a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter that became popular in the mid-2010s, has devised a similarThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Container shipping company Maersk cuts 10.000 jobs

November 06, 2023

Danish container shipping company Maersk, which accounts for about a sixth of global container trade, is to cut at least 10 000 jobs worldwiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Honda presents first electric mountain bike concept

November 06, 2023

Japanese car manufacturer Honda recently presented its first electric bicycle concept, the Honda eMTB Concept, at the Japan Mobility Show inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airlines gets first of five brand-new A320neo aircraft

November 02, 2023

For the first time, Brussels Airlines has added a brand-new aircraft from its aircraft manufacturer to its fleet. The plane in question is aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Negative advice on more expensive tickets at NMBS/SNCB

October 30, 2023

The board of directors of Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB will soon consider a possible 5 to 6% fare increase early next year. The Rail PaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thick-headed traffic offenders await mandatory course

October 27, 2023

Belgian courts may force people who commit serious traffic offenses to take a reintegration course from 2024. The aim is to reduce the risk This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders installs new road signs indicating where to charge

October 27, 2023

The Roads and Traffic Agency (Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, AWV) will renew approximately 250 traffic signs along the Flemish highways in theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Belgian ministers traveled the world 66 times by plane’

October 26, 2023

The ministerial cabinets of the federal government and the various federated entities have already traveled around the world 66 times since This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Minister lashes out at De Lijn’s CEO: ‘stop nagging!’

October 26, 2023

Things are at odds between Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters (Open Vld) and Ann Schoubs, director general of public transport company This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian economists argue ‘EV tax benefits too advantageous’

October 25, 2023

Taxes on EVs should be reviewed soon. If not, the Belgian state will miss out on €1,5 billion yearly tax revenues by 2030. So argue economThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Rail freight operator Lineas in serious financial trouble

October 25, 2023

Rail operator Lineas, Europe’s largest private freight operator headquartered in Belgium, lacks funds. Without an additional injection of atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian free commuter newspaper Metro pulls the plug

October 24, 2023

The Belgian edition of the free newspaper Metro, distributed mainly through public transport, will cease publication because it is no longerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels MIVB/STIB fares to increase by 6,9% in 2024

October 24, 2023

Brussels transport company MIVB/STIB’s fares are likely to be indexed from September 2024 and consequently increase by 6,9%, except for prefThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian LEZ success story, France to install more

October 23, 2023

Low-emission zones (LEZ), which prohibit access to certain major cities for heavily polluting vehicles, have been successfully introduced inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Air France to abandon Orly Airport

October 19, 2023

Air France will virtually disappear from Orly Airport by 2026. The French airline plans to concentrate its flights at Charles de Gaulle AirpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Toyota presents Kayoibako people and goods mover concept

October 17, 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show 2023, Toyota will not only present two BEV concepts, but it will also showcase the Kayoibako. This new vehicle isThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn opens first new store at Antwerp Central station

October 16, 2023

Public transport company De Lijn recently opened a new type of store where passengers can obtain travel info and buy bus and tram tickets. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB: more trains from December despite staff shortages

October 13, 2023

On December 10th, Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB will start the first phase of its plan to expand its train offer significantly. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Passenger traffic recovery in sight for European Airports

October 12, 2023

European airports think that starting next year, they will regain the volume of passenger traffic they had before the coronavirus crisis. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Eurostar competitor Evolyn orders first trains

October 12, 2023

Evolyn, which plans to rival Eurostar’s high-speed trains between Paris and London, has ordered its first 12 trains from French train buildeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New tramway in Liège makes first test run

October 11, 2023

Liège’s new tramway has successfully completed its first run through the city streets. A first track was completed on a six-kilometer stretThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Task force ‘autonomous transport’ launched in Flanders

October 09, 2023

Flemish Mobility Minister Lydia Peeters (Open VLD) launched a ‘Flemish Task Force Autonomous Transport’, in view to coordinate and acceleratThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.