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Dutch language skills become mandatory in Flanders
In Flanders, a new language requirement for taxi drivers comes into force on July 1: They must henceforth demonstrate Dutch language skills at B1 level, as provided by the 2020 taxi decree, the implementation of which has been postponed several times. Drivers with a license issued before July 1, 2023 may continue to work, provided they have enrolled in a recognized language course by the end of June 2024. As the Belga News Agency reports, the mandatory 240-hour course in the sector is causing protests, as industry representatives warn of additional staff shortages and possible disruptions; drivers who do not meet the requirement could lose their license. The rule does not apply to drivers based in Brussels, including around 400 drivers with a Flemish license at the airport, and concerns a particularly diverse part of the mobility sector. (June 2025, Source: belganewsagency.eu/dutch-language-requirement-for-taxi-drivers-in-flanders-starts-1-july)
Belgium gears up for driverless passenger transport
Bolt and Pony.ai plan to begin testing autonomous taxis in Europe from 2026 and could already offer fully driverless services by 2027, according to The Brussels Times. While Belgium is not yet legally prepared for this, the government is working on a unified regulatory framework and calls for close collaboration among all regions. Europe faces particular challenges: tight historical urban layouts, strict data protection regulations, and highly fragmented regulations that hinder progress. At the same time, the United States and China have a clear lead with large autonomous fleets, which is why experts warn that Europe, without targeted investments and clear framework conditions, could fall behind and jeopardize its traditionally strong automotive industry in the long term. (November 2025, Source: brusselstimes.com/1860169/self-driving-taxis-to-trial-in-europe-is-belgium-prepared-2)
Rising Bolt commission fuels frustration among drivers
The ride-hailing platform Bolt increases its commission in Brussels from 19.8 to 23.8 percent from October 1, thereby affecting more than half of the roughly 5,000 drivers in Belgium, while Wallonia remains untouched and drivers in Flanders are temporarily spared thanks to a reimbursement mechanism. As The Brussels Times reports, Bolt justifies the move with rising operating costs and says the additional revenue will be reinvested to stimulate demand. The Belgian Taxi Federation (FeBeT) responds with sharp criticism: the increase would shave already tight net incomes of drivers, many of whom already have to work 12 to 15 hours a day. Moreover, the measure would intensify the unfair competition between tightly regulated taxis and platform services that can set their terms freely. FeBeT therefore calls for immediate talks with authorities, platforms and industry representatives. (September 2025, Source: brusselstimes.com/1752363/drivers-furious-as-bolt-raises-its-commission-in-brussels)
WeRide expands into Belgium with Robobus
WeRide has launched its first Robobus in Belgium in Leuven, expanding its global presence to eleven markets, after the company had already become active in France, Switzerland and Spain. Between Leuven Station and Heverlee, preparatory test drives are now starting, before public on-road tests with a safety driver follow in mid-September, reports Autonomous Vehicle International. Subject to regulatory approval, a pilot operation is expected to run from November to January 2026 – the first commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles in Belgium's mixed traffic. The project, backed by De Lijn, the City of Leuven, Espaces-Mobilités and EIT Urban Mobility, aims to improve road safety, better connect the first and last mile, and ultimately enable fully driverless operation. At the same time, operators and authorities are preparing for the introduction of autonomous mobility as part of a comprehensive training program. (September 2025, Source: autonomousvehicleinternational.com/news/robotaxis/weride-expands-into-belgium-with-leuven-robobus-launch.html)
Move EU calls for simpler rules for ride-hailing
A new report by the association Move EU shows that modernised EU rules for ride-hailing could create up to 219,000 new jobs and reduce CO2 emissions across Europe by almost 30 percent. Currently, however, national restrictions such as license caps, rigid minimum fares, and “Return-to-Garage” obligations are hindering both economic growth and ecological progress, even though ride-hailing, compared with private cars, already causes about one-third fewer emissions and is moving faster to zero-emission vehicles. Members of the European Parliament are therefore calling for harmonization of the fragmented legislation to make mobility more efficient and accessible. Move EU emphasizes that a true European ride-hailing internal market would bring immediate tangible benefits for drivers, passengers, cities, and the EU's climate goals. (October 2025, Source: move-eu.eu/news/a-single-market-for-ride-hailing-could-unlock-up-to-219-000-jobs-and-cut-co2-emissions-by-29-in-the-european-union) (lp)
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