PoliticsTransport
Minister Demands Crackdown After Bus Crash and Tram Attack
Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder demands tougher justice after a school bus tragedy killed four and a tram attack hospitalized seven.
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EconomyTransport
Belgium Raises Flight Tax: What It Means for Travelers
Belgium increases its flight tax on short and long-haul flights through 2029. Here's how much more you'll pay and what experts say.
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TransportPolitics
63% of Belgians Reject Public Transit, Minister Vows Action
A new study reveals 63% of Belgians never use public transport. Walloon Minister Desquesnes pledges action as Greenpeace calls for urgent reform.
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Public SafetyTransport
School Bus Brake Defect Reignites Belgian Reform Debate
A school bus with life-threatening brake defects reignites debate as Belgium's GOCA urges the minister to reconsider inspection reforms.
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PoliticsTransport
Brussels Metro 3 Halted: Minister Calls It 'Heartbreaking'
Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt confirms the Metro 3 project is halted for 10 years after costs ballooned to €4.76 billion.
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EnvironmentTransport
Diesel Cars Drop to Just 3% of New Registrations in Belgium
Diesel vehicles now account for just 3% of new car registrations in Belgium, down from 80% at its peak, as electric cars dominate the market.
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TransportSafety
School Bus Fails Inspection; Brake Held by One Bolt
A Belgian school bus was immediately failed at inspection after inspectors found five of six brake caliper bolts missing.
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TransportInfrastructure
Antwerp Police Fine Truck Drivers €56K for Sleeping in Cabs
Antwerp police issued over €56,000 in fines to 24 truck drivers caught sleeping illegally in their cabins during Operation PUKHUS.
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