Tag: public transport
Utrecht cuts back on student transport with stricter rules: ’30 fewer children’
A child who cannot go to school independently can use student transport and request this annually from the municipality. For example, in the event of illness, a disability or behavioral…
What do we know about Amelisweerd after the marathon session?
If they know enough, they will make a decision in March or April. If they annul the route decision, it would be for the second time. They already did that…
FNV is considering bigger actions at ProRail: ‘No progress in collective labor agreement talks’
In addition to the striking ProRail traffic controllers who are members of FNV, non-members are also participating out of solidarity, according to Kraijenoord. According to him, FNV has about a…
Low income? Then the bus and tram will become much cheaper or even free
The discount applies to trips within the province, but possibly also to trips with U-OV and Syntus that cross the provincial border. In that case, a Utrecht resident who travels…
No more bicycles on the sidewalk? Bicycle parking at Vaartsche Rijn station is being expanded
There are currently about 1200 places. That’s already not enough. The sidewalks at the station are therefore usually full of bicycles, often two rows deep. The municipality says it will…
In Serbia, an investigation into the collapse of the train station roof | News in brief
Interior Minister Ivica Dačić said the police seized documents related to the railway station from the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure. In Serbia, the authorities have started an investigation…
A passenger train derailed in Norway – according to preliminary information, no one was seriously injured | News in brief
According to estimates, there were 50-70 passengers on the train at the time of the incident. According to the Norwegian media, one train car and a locomotive derailed. 15:53•Updated 16:31…
Utrecht residents pick up bicycles at the closed Jaarbeursplein parking facility
For the first time, people can collect their bicycle from the closed bicycle shed on Jaarbeursplein in Utrecht. This is possible from today to Monday at varying times. The parking…
Utrecht cuts Catharijnesingel: more space for pedestrians and cyclists
The parking garages, shops and homes around Hoog Catharijne will remain accessible to local traffic. Emergency services, public transport, taxis, coaches, mopeds, logistics and work traffic can also continue to…
Accessibility of Utrecht hospitals with public transport must be improved, St. Antonius in Nieuwegein is doing well
Rover also investigated the accessibility of the St. Antonius Hospital in Woerden, which was 2.5 stars lower than in Nieuwegein. This is mainly because there are fewer buses. “We recognize…