Mobility

The war in the Middle East is pushing Air France‑KLM’s fuel bill up by 2.4 billion dollars this year, with higher ticket prices and a trimmed growth plan the most visible effects for passengers.

NS commuters are expected to experience immense inconvenience this week due to messy trains from the king's day celebrations.

Cyclists in the Netherlands can now get through intersections faster using a new app that signals smart traffic lights in advance, improving flow and encouraging bike use.

Minister Vincent Karremans is exploring a "pragmatic" legal route to distinguish fatbikes from regular e-bikes, with research results expected this autumn. Despite previous studies labeling such a distinction nearly impossible, the Minister believes he has found specific legal "hooks" that could allow for targeted regulations. This approach aims to facilitate measures like a minimum age requirement and "fatbike-free zones" for local councils, alongside an existing plan to mandate helmets for all electric vehicle riders under 18 by 2027.

The number of major train disruptions in the Netherlands reached a record 586 in 2025, surpassing the government‑set maximum for the first time.

Sales of fully electric cars in the EU surged almost 50 percent in March, with strong growth in plug‑in and hybrid models, while the Netherlands recorded a slight decline in fully electric sales.

The Dutch cabinet wants to introduce cheaper off-peak train fares this summer, backing a €49 subscription proposal to boost public transport use.

BOVAG chair Christianne van der Wal says targeted energy support would be more effective than cutting fuel taxes. She argues that broad tax reductions are costly and limited in impact, while focused measures could better support households and businesses facing rising costs.