November 05, 2026
Researchers at IMOB, the Institute for Mobility at UHasselt University, want to understand how road design can cause drivers to slow down. It is generally known that introducing a 30 km/h zone by simply putting up a sign is not enough; you also have to redesign the road. Otherwise, it won’t work. Scientists also want to […]
November 04, 2026
25 years ago, on November 7, 2001, the Belgian airline Sabena went bankrupt. To prevent Belgium from being left without national air service, Sabena’s regional subsidiary, Delta Air Transport (DAT), was quickly relaunched as SN Brussels Airlines. It officially began operations under the new brand name Brussels Airlines following a merger with Virgin Express in […]
November 03, 2026
Ryanair has announced a cost-cutting plan to offset high jet fuel prices. The cuts will affect both internal operations and passengers. The Irish low-cost airline plans to implement higher fares, a temporary wage freeze, fewer cabin crew members per flight, and increased use of AI in back-office operations. Employees will struggle to accept these measures […]
November 03, 2026
According to two new reports published on Monday by the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI), in cooperation with the UN Environment Program (UNEP), the ice caps in Greenland and Antarctica are melting at around six times the rate of the 1990s. Scientists warn that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming will have “irreversible” consequences for glaciers, sea […]
November 03, 2026
For the second time this year, French train manufacturer Alstom has sharply lowered its annual financial forecasts. The problem is not a lack of orders but its execution. Alstom cites implementation issues with the Coradia Max platform as the main cause. Although hundreds of Coradia Max trains have already been ordered, Alstom is currently facing […]
November 02, 2026
To alleviate the heavy pressure on exam centers in the Flemish Periphery caused by the large number of candidates from Brussels and Wallonia taking the tests there, starting January 1, residents of Brussels and Wallonia who have taken their theory test in French will no longer be able to take their practical test in Flanders. […]
October 30, 2026
The Flemish vehicle tax is being reformed; passenger cars, dual-use vehicles, or minibusses that are (re)registered on or after January 1, 2027, will automatically be included in the new system, which primarily takes into account the vehicle’s weight and CO2 emissions. Owners of vehicles that were previously registered can voluntarily switch by visiting the website […]
October 29, 2026
A total of 68 people have been killed so far in yesterday’s severe collision between 2 high-speed trains in Spain. The investigation into the causes of the train crash is in full swing, but all signs point to possible human error. The accident is believed to have been caused by an “inexplicable” and “wrong” decision […]
October 28, 2026
Heat now claims roughly as many lives worldwide as HIV or malaria, according to the latest Lancet Countdown report, which estimates 710,000 heat-related deaths in 2023. As scientists warn that climate change is becoming a global health emergency, the European Commission has unveiled a new climate resilience framework requiring member states to prepare for increasingly […]
October 28, 2026
A completely renovated command center, representing an investment of just under 1 million euros, is intended to help the Flemish Traffic Center in Antwerp better manage the increasing number of vehicles and accidents on the Flemish highway network. On a network where an average of 64,3 million vehicle-kilometers are traveled per workday, traffic controllers handled […]
October 27, 2026
Starting next year, several traffic fines in the Netherlands will increase. This is due to a draft cabinet indexation decision that will increase the fines by 2.7%, effective January 1, 2027. As a result, the fine for using a cell phone while biking will rise from €170 to €180, and the fine for running a […]
October 27, 2026
A new Oxfam analysis estimates that the world’s richest 0.1 percent (8 million people) produce more carbon pollution than the world’s poorest 44% (3.5 billion people) combined. A person in the richest 0.1 percent has contributed nearly 400 times more to today’s extreme heatwaves than someone in the poorest 50%. Oxfam collaborated with researcher Sarah […]
October 27, 2026
From 1 November, electric and hydrogen vans weighing up to 4.25 tons will follow the same traffic rules as ordinary 3.5-ton vans in Belgium. The decree removes speed limits, access bans, and parking restrictions that penalized the extra weight (almost all of it is battery). The royal decree comes into effect next month. It covers […]
October 27, 2026
Chinese EV maker NIO has opened its 22nd battery-swapping station in Germany, bringing its European network to 61. But behind the promise of a fully charged battery in just three minutes lies an uncomfortable reality: too few compatible cars, limited use of expensive infrastructure, and little sign of further expansion. Belgium illustrates the dilemma particularly […]
October 26, 2026
The Swedish company EasyPark, owned by a British and Norwegian investment fund, among others, now also offers charging and parking services in Belgium. France and Spain will also receive this service before the end of the year. This means that drivers who frequently park their EVs in cities can use a single app for both […]
October 26, 2026
New research by HR specialist Group S finds that men are favored over women for company cars. In Belgium, women drive company cars worth an average of €5,300 less than their male colleagues. The average company car price for men is €49,000, compared with €43,699 for women. The average catalog price difference is 10,8% lower […]
October 23, 2026
The Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), the country’s leading employers’ organization, warns that the January 1, 2027, deadline for the mandatory mobility budget is no longer feasible. Companies still lack the finalized legal framework needed to prepare for and implement the reform. Federal Minister of Labor David Clarinval (MR) is reportedly now open to […]
October 23, 2026
BMW, Toyota, and Hyundai insist hydrogen cars still have a future, even as battery-electric vehicles become cheaper, faster-charging, and capable of traveling further. At a driving event in Halle, Belgium, journalists could put that claim to the test. Meanwhile, the Belgian hydrogen sector warned of falling behind its neighboring countries. Driving BMW’s hydrogen-powered iX5 through […]
October 23, 2026
The Belgian postal company Bpost is accelerating the electrification of its delivery fleet. By the end of October, Bpost will have 4,165 electric delivery vans on the road, accounting for 42% of its delivery transporter fleet and four times the number it had three years ago. The procurement pace corresponds to an increase of about 1,000 […]
October 23, 2026
Vulnerable road users should be extra cautious when switching to daylight saving time. Because of reduced visibility, serious pedestrian accidents increase by 73% when the clock is set back. This is according to an annual statistical analysis by the Vias Institute. The organization is therefore calling on drivers to adjust their behavior and, above all, […]
October 21, 2026
Starting in late March 2027, Brussels Airlines will fly to Cairo 5 times a week. The airline is responding, in part, to the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. In addition, starting at the end of June, a weekly flight to Kilimanjaro will be added, and there will also be increased capacity to popular European […]
October 21, 2026
Research commissioned by Auto5 shows that 63% of drivers choose tires based on price. 33% look for the best deal by comparing options online, although only 24% buy them online. Auto5 warns that focusing solely on the cost of new tires isn’t always the best long-term choice. The Auto5 study also says 65% of drivers are […]
October 20, 2026
The headquarters of the Brussels-based transportation group Ziegler, located along the canal in Neder-Over-Heembeek, is up for sale for 10.9 million euros. Ziegler did not own the building; it leased it through several banks, which decided to sell it. On March 31, the Lille Commercial Court ordered the liquidation of the company’s French operations, affecting […]
October 20, 2026
Starting in 2030, 35 new electric passenger aircraft are expected to be deployed from Deurne. The aircraft were ordered by ASL Group and Flying Group, respectively, two Antwerp-based companies that both specialize in the management and operation of private jets. Electric aviation offers the financially struggling Deurne Airport opportunities, but whether it will be enough […]
October 19, 2026
American Time Magazine has included the bicycle airbag from Turnhout-based company Aerobag on its list of the best inventions of 2026. The system protects cyclists in a fall by inflating an airbag around the neck and upper body in just 100 milliseconds. The Aerobag has been in development for six years. The system is integrated into […]
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, […]
