Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Bruges is limiting cars in the old center and removing taxi spots from the Mark. Mayor Dirk De fauw adds 8 new taxi spots in Philipstockstraat, Dijver, and Smedenstraat.
As VRT News reported, starting this summer, Bruges is changing how cars can get around the city. The city wants to limit cars in the old center, especially near Mark Square. Only delivery vehicles for restaurants, cafes, and hotels will be allowed. Officials mentioned that this is to cut down on traffic, make the air cleaner, and make it better for people walking around.
Where are taxis going after Bruges removes the marked stops?
Along with the new traffic rules, Bruges is also changing where taxis can stop around the Mark square. Mayor Dirk De Fauw says this will help balance the need for access with the desire to make the city a better place to live.
He said that the new cab places will be easier to locate and nearer the city centre’s vital locations. The mayor added that Bruges wishes to be people-centred, turning the city into a place to stay as well, rather than merely a destination to visit, while still staying true to its history and culture.
Officials mentioned that even though the taxi spots are changing, Bruges is making sure people can still get a taxi easily. They’re adding new taxi spots close by. The taxi spot in Philipstockstraat will be expanded, going from 2 spots to 4.
2 new taxi spots will be put in on the Dijver, which is a scenic spot near the canals and tourist areas. 2 More taxi stands will be added to the Smedenstraat, a main road that connects to other parts of the city.
