October 16, 2026
As days grow shorter and winter approaches, the regional public service Brussels Mobility urges drivers to make children and young people more visible on the road. Starting October 15, the organization will launch several awareness-raising campaigns. For several years, Brussels Mobility has observed that accidents involving pedestrians during the evening rush hour (between 5 p.m. […]
October 16, 2026
With Europe facing a shortage of more than half a million truck drivers, five transport companies in Belgium’s Limburg province are offering young people a free route into the profession. The initiative reflects a growing European effort to remove costly entry barriers as the industry struggles to replace retiring drivers. But attracting a new generation […]
October 16, 2026
During a large-scale crackdown on distracted driving, Belgian police recorded 2,564 violations by drivers using a cell phone or other mobile device. According to the police, distraction while driving is one of the most significant risk factors on the road. Even a few seconds of distraction can cause an accident. On October 8 and 9, […]
October 15, 2026
Just a few years ago, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus wasn’t particularly concerned about the rise of Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac. These days, however, Airbus is carefully adjusting its language. “Hardly a week goes by without us discussing competition in China,” said Lars Wagner, Airbus’s Head of Commercial Aircraft, during a recent press conference in Toulouse. […]
October 15, 2026
The Portuguese government has chosen Lufthansa as TAP’s strategic partner. Lufthansa is acquiring a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, winning it from Air France-KLM. The deal is valued at approximately 1.2 billion euros. By choosing Lufthansa, the German group, which already owns Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways, will expand its presence […]
October 14, 2026
The world is installing renewable energy at record speed, but its electricity networks and storage capacity are struggling to keep up. In its new World Energy Transitions Outlook 2026, published on 13 October, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) explains that renewable electricity is expanding faster than the infrastructure and energy systems needed to use […]
October 14, 2026
During riots, shared mobility companies end up footing the bill for damage to their shared bikes, e-scooters, and cars, even though you’d expect insurance companies to cover it. For some shared mobility companies, damage sustained, such as during the recent riots in Brussels, can amount to 40,000 to 60,000 euros. Ultimately, users end up footing […]
October 13, 2026
The European Commission has selected 46 new strategic projects to strengthen the extraction, processing, and recycling of critical raw materials in the European Union, to reduce dependence on countries such as China. Two Belgian projects – one by Umicore in Hoboken and one by Comet Traitements in La Louvière – were also selected, as were […]
October 12, 2026
The Antwerp-based. shipping group CMB.TECH has launched the world’s first dry bulk carrier powered by ammonia. The vessel Mineral Europa has set sail on its maiden voyage to Australia. It is a Newcastlemax, an ore and coal carrier with a deadweight tonnage of approximately 210,000 metric tons. “The Mineral Europa heralds the fifth revolution in […]
October 09, 2026
While 2,102 incidents of aggression against NMBS//SNCB staff were recorded in 2024, the figure rose by nearly a quarter the following year to 2,602 incidents. However, the impact on the Belgian railway company’s staff rose even more rapidly: aggression against staff resulted in 95,336 hours of sick leave last year, more than double the previous […]
October 09, 2026
A dispute over a €365,000 invoice prompted the Dutch vehicle regulator RDW to scale back parts of its safety review of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system, according to internal correspondence obtained by Reuters. The revelations raise fresh questions about the transparency and independence of Europe’s approval process, as Tesla pushes regulators to clear its […]
October 08, 2026
In the coming weeks, the French train manufacturer Alstom will build the last M7 double-decker railcars for the NMBS/SNCB railway company in Bruges. The last of the 751 ordered cars is expected to be ready by the end of the year, but after that, it is a complete unknown – or at best, full of question […]
October 08, 2026
European electric car drivers are venturing further afield than ever, with Austria and Italy recording spectacular growth in holiday charging sessions. But while range anxiety is fading, unpredictable charging bills remain a headache. One Dutch driver even received a bill exceeding €400 for a single charging session in Paris. New figures from the Dutch motoring […]
October 08, 2026
With an average of more than 60,000 passengers boarding on weekdays, Brussels’ 3 main stations remain the busiest train stations in Belgium. This was revealed by figures from the public railway company NMBS/SNCB, which used a new and more accurate counting method. The contrast with the quietest station could not be greater: in Hourpes in […]
October 07, 2026
Brussels Airlines expects major disruptions on Friday due to the union protests against federal government measures. About 4 in 10 scheduled flights to and from Brussels Airport have been canceled due to disruptions expected at the ground-handling provider Alyzia. Service provided by the Flemish public transportation company De Lijn will also be severely disrupted that […]
October 07, 2026
Belgium wants to introduce Swedish-style ‘alcohol gates’ at public locations as part of a broader crackdown on drink-driving. The system, already used in Sweden, requires drivers to pass a breath test before a barrier opens, preventing those over the limit from entering the public road network. The federal government plans to test the technology at […]
October 07, 2026
Registrations of new speed pedelecs during the summer months were, on average, just under 20% higher than last year. As a result, the total figure for the first nine months – 12,293 units – is a remarkable 13.4% higher than in 2025, and 14% higher than in 2024. “If this rapid growth continues over the […]
October 06, 2026
Geopolitical uncertainty, high interest rates, and equally high gasoline prices are making consumers hesitate when buying a car. Private customers, in particular, are looking for good deals more than ever; they gather thorough information and want maximum certainty. Yet they keep buying cars, mostly used ones, including electric vehicles. Private individuals consistently focus on a car’s […]
October 05, 2026
MAN and the Munich public transport company, Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG), have started real-world testing with an autonomous electric bus. While there are smaller commercial projects, such as an autonomous shuttle from De Lijn, this is one of the first full-size electric buses operating autonomously on a regular city route. The autonomous bus service is part […]
October 05, 2026
A taxi with an internal combustion engine may remain in service in Brussels for up to 9 years, instead of 7. With this extension, the Brussels government aims to give the taxi sector more time to make the transition to zero-emission vehicles. However, the requirement that, starting January 1, 2027, only zero-emission new taxis may […]
October 02, 2026
Federal Minister of Mobility Jean-Luc Crucke (Les Engagés) has proposed a series of operational and structural measures to reduce noise pollution around Brussels Airport. The minister was backed into a corner: he had to submit a proposal to the court by October 1, or risk a penalty of 10,000 euros for each new noise violation. Crucke […]
October 02, 2026
The city of Ghent wants to help 11,000 families with a social mobility budget. From 1 May 2027, they can get financial support for car sharing, bike sharing, purchasing or renting a bicycle, bicycle repairs, cycling lessons, and collective transport to work. The city is allocating 4.46 million euros for this purpose. Mobility Alderman Joris Vandenbroucke […]
October 02, 2026
The Walloon public transportation company LETEC will implement a significant fare hike starting in February of next year. The price increase will be particularly noticeable for the very inexpensive fare options and passes. Meaning that young people, those 65 and older, and passengers receiving increased reimbursement will bear the brunt of the hike. For example, […]
October 01, 2026
Starting December 13, additional early and late trains will run to and from Hasselt in the province of Limburg. Service will also be expanded in the province of Antwerp. This is evident from the presentation of the new schedule that the Belgian railway company is implementing. The broad outlines of this new train service have […]
October 01, 2026
Mobility infrastructure is largely escaping the axe in the Flemish government’s biggest savings operation yet. While Flanders must find nearly €2 billion in savings next year and more than €3 billion by 2029, roads, waterways, and other major public works remain relatively protected compared with many other policy areas. Of the total effort, €1.2 billion […]
September 30, 2026
The A350F, the newest cargo aircraft from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, made its maiden flight yesterday. The A350F is the largest cargo aircraft Airbus has built to date. Airbus calls the first test flight “an important milestone.” To date, 115 A350Fs have been ordered. Airbus promises up to 40% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions […]
September 30, 2026
The rail infrastructure at Brussels Airport Station needs an upgrade. The fire protection system will be replaced, the tunnel walls of the Nossegem Tunnel on the Diabolo connection will be treated to prevent moisture seepage, and the tunnel lighting and part of the cable ducts will also be replaced. A total of 3,5 km of […]
September 30, 2026
Because workers found more asbestos than expected in previously inaccessible areas, renovation work on the Antwerp premetro tunnel between the Left and Right Banks has been delayed by 3 months. The work is now not expected to be completed until July 2027. The alternatives offered since the closure will remain available until then. These include […]
September 30, 2026
A study of millions of British vehicles has found that electric cars become more reliable than petrol cars exactly where used-car folklore says they become riskiest: at high mileage. New AutoMotive, an independent UK transport research organization, carried out the report. The company analyzed a large set of MOT tests – British for technical check-up […]
September 29, 2026
Recently, yet another stir arose over the status of company cars in Belgium. As part of federal budget negotiations, the Planning Bureau listed more than 250 cost-saving options, including one that sparked considerable debate: eliminating or reducing tax benefits for company cars and fuel cards. Once implemented, that could generate 4,5 to 5,5 billion, nearly […]
September 29, 2026
The Belgian car market seems to have finally turned toward electrification. But mobility organization Touring says the transition is largely due to company cars, and warns that issues remain for private buyers. For example, the ease and cost of public charging. For the first time ever, there are more hybrid and electric cars on the […]
September 28, 2026
At InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, the Swiss train manufacturer Stadler unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered train developed specifically for narrow-gauge railways. In collaboration with 3 Italian rail operators, Stadler is building 21 trains for Sardinia, Calabria, and Sicily. 10 of these hydrogen-powered trains will save more than 2,100 tonnes of CO2 per year compared to […]
September 28, 2026
The Belgian road safety group Johanna has put Tesla’s self-driving system, FSD, to the test and found that it continuously breaks the speed limit. Worse: it lies to the driver about the ruling speed limit even though it reads it correctly. A Tesla running Full Self-Driving broke the speed limit in 55% of the 30 […]
September 25, 2026
The Belgian rail network operator Infrabel has signed a new contract with Siemens Mobility to maintain, further develop, and modernize the Operational Control System (OCS), a digital system that ensures trains run safely and smoothly across the Belgian railway network. The framework agreement, worth 215 million euros, will run for 11 years and is also […]
September 25, 2026
Anyone who runs a red light in the Netherlands or fails to wear a seatbelt whilst driving will face higher fines from 1 January 2027. Despite criticism from the House of Representatives, the government is pressing ahead with the annual inflation adjustment, which means traffic fines in the Netherlands will rise next year. On average, […]
September 23, 2026
50 years ago – on September 20, 1976, to be exact – King Baudouin inaugurated the Brussels Metro. The network, which now comprises just under 40 km of track spread across 4 lines with some 60 stations, carries more than 150 million passengers a year, making it by far the most popular mode of transportation […]
September 23, 2026
Just as in Flanders and Brussels, the number of e-scooter accidents is also rising in Wallonia. And although drinking and riding don’t mix, according to the Walloon Road Safety Agency (AWSR), more than one in ten e-scooter users (12%) involved in an accident tested positive for alcohol. Precisely because of the significant increase in accidents […]
September 23, 2026
Geely Auto Benelux is adding two new Belgian dealerships to its network. The expansion coincides with the arrival of the E2, a sub-€20,000 electric hatchback poised to give Western brands a run for their money in Europe. Nivelles and Genk In the six months after the Chinese brand – part of the holding with the […]
September 22, 2026
The Canadian aviation training provider CAE will close its pilot training center at Brussels Airport at the end of this year. The company, which has been operating at a loss, confirmed this in discussions with the unions. Brussels Airlines, which had all its pilots trained at the center, has found alternatives abroad. Active in Brussels […]
September 22, 2026
Just over a quarter of the bike paths on Flemish regional roads, or 2,623 km (26%) of a total network estimated at over 10,000 km, do not meet safety standards and are not sufficiently elevated or separated from the roadway. The province of Limburg has the highest proportion of dangerous road stretches (30%), Antwerp the […]
September 22, 2026
Many drivers in Belgium feel like they’re being “milked” when they receive a GAS fine for a minor speeding violation in the mail. Yet local governments primarily use these GAS fines to promote traffic safety, not as a revenue stream. This is evident from a comprehensive study by the Vias Traffic Institute and Ghent University, […]
September 22, 2026
As poetic as a contrail – or condensation trail – may be, the white trails left behind by high-altitude aircraft are not nearly as harmless as they appear. Although they come from only a small fraction of flights, they contribute to global warming at a level comparable to aviation’s CO2 emissions. A new report by […]
September 21, 2026
Although the Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB has not yet fully announced the new schedule for all provinces, many areas will see the addition of extra early and late trains starting Sunday, December 13. Across the entire country, the new 2026-2029 transportation plan – which will be rolled out in three phases from December 2026 through […]
September 21, 2026
Flanders Minister of Mobility, Annick De Ridder (NV-A), has published the first safety data from three months of Tesla’s supervised self-driving system on Belgian roads. The encouraging results report only five minor incidents. At the same time, FSD had its deadliest month in the US. Since June, owners of Teslas equipped with FSD are allowed […]
September 19, 2026
The Dutch airline KLM, which merged with Air France in May 2004 to form Air France-KLM, is currently facing difficult times. That’s why it prepared an internal report outlining what KLM’s situation might look like in 2030. And with options ranging from downsizing and transferring control to Air France-KLM to remaining independent through a single […]
September 17, 2026
June, July, and August: For the third month in a row, Bolt has recorded more than 1 million rides on e-scooters and e-bikes in Belgium – a milestone for the company in its 5 years of operation in the country. That’s more than double the number from a year ago. Together, those monthly trips total […]
September 17, 2026
Many children bike to school every day, but their bikes – blame it on the parents – aren’t always safe, ranging from missing reflectors and broken lights to worn-out brakes. To address this problem, the mobility organization and roadside assistance provider Touring is launching Ring Ring Bike Squad, a free package for schools to organize […]
September 16, 2026
For those who feel like it’s been an eternity since they took their driver’s license exam, the Great Traffic Quiz is back again this year. Through October 14, anyone can visit www.degroteverkeersquiz.be to test their knowledge of traffic, mobility, and safety. A playful traffic quiz like this turns out to be sorely needed: according to […]
September 16, 2026
Belgian camper registrations have held surprisingly steady in 2026. The reason is not only a strive for adventure, but also electric cars struggling to tow caravans over long distances. One leisure vehicle is being traded for another. Belgian campers continue their stride in the sales charts. After the pandemic-driven frenzy of 2020-2022, many assumed the […]
September 15, 2026
Last summer, 4,5 million passengers used the coastal tram on the Belgian coast, a slight increase of 0,4% compared to last year. August was a record month for the coastal tram, with 2,33 million passengers – 70,000 more than in July. The Flemish public transportation company De Lijn is pleased, but also surprised. 67-km route […]
September 15, 2026
Most of Europe’s biggest airports plan to expand to accommodate more passengers in the coming years. Transport & Environment (T&E), a European NGO focused on sustainable transportation, assessed the expansion plans and traffic forecasts of twenty of Europe’s largest airports in ten countries against a Paris Agreement-compliant 1,7°C carbon budget. And guess what? By 2050, […]
September 15, 2026
Stellantis Pro One revealed the autonomous BOW delivery concept at the IAA Transportation in Hannover. This delivery pod offers a glimpse of a future where selling vans and services will be replaced by a complete logistics ecosystem. The BOW, or Box On Wheels, wasn’t a surpise unveiling. Stellantis Pro One already teased the innovative concept […]
September 14, 2026
There is an urgent need for research into the quality of bike batteries and the causes of the fires involving them. That is the view of fire prevention expert Tim Renders. According to Renders, the numbers of reported e-bike fires in Flanders and the Netherlands rose from 38 in 2021 to 102 in 2023 and […]
September 14, 2026
Shared e-scooters and ride-hailing may seem to compete for the same urban journeys, but five years of Belgian Bolt data suggest that many customers increasingly use both. In August 2026, 44% of active Belgian users of Bolt’s shared e-scooters and e-bikes also booked a car through the platform during the same month. That was 5.8 […]
September 11, 2026
The Belgian car sharing platform Poppy expands its free-floating fleet in Brussels with 60 electric Volkswagen e-Transporter vans. The choice to go electric was partly made because of fiscal reasons. Previously, Poppy’s fleet had already been expanded with VW Transporter models with an internal combustion engine. Vans seem a good addition to the free-floating car […]
September 11, 2026
Russians are increasingly looking for survival measures to keep their daily life going as the Ukrainian war lingers. One of them are electrified cars. Russian battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales more than doubled between June and August this year, climbing to 26,543 units. This represents an increase of 118 per cent. The cause […]
September 11, 2026
The total cost of the new tram line in Liège will amount to 1.3 billion euros. That is the conclusion reached by the Court of Auditors in a new report. While this is ‘only’ a good 139 million euros higher than when the PPP contract was signed in 2019, it represents a doubling compared to […]
September 11, 2026
After BYD, Geely is joining the race to superfast charging. The company claims it is running test cars in China filling up in five minutes at 1.800 kW superchargers. Europe is also on the radar. Tesla once built an empire by selling electric cars accompanied by the charging stations that power them and that could […]
September 11, 2026
The number of accidents resulting in injuries while commuting to or from work using soft mobility increased by more than 9% last year. This is according to a study by the industry association Assuralia. Infrastructure is a contributing factor to this upward trend, which has been underway for several years, but the main explanation is […]
September 11, 2026
Last weekend, a serious incident of aggression occurred against a ticket inspector working for the Flemish public transportation company De Lijn at Antwerp-Berchem station. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, as figures from the newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws show that De Lijn recorded 226 violent incidents against tickets inspectors last year. That is a […]
