Ghent Heatwave Measures
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Ghent is installing mobile air conditioning units in daycares to protect young children from extreme heat, as residents book hotel rooms due to unbearable home temperatures. Meanwhile, cycle taxi usage in the city has quadrupled, with plans for further expansion.
Ghent saves bus line 16 from cancellation with city funding
- Bus line 16 in Ghent will continue to run after the city intervened to prevent its cancellation due to budget cuts. - The city of Ghent will cover half of the operational costs for the bus line, which is crucial for elderly residents using the local service center. - Ghent also provides financial support for park & ride services and free public transport for minors.
Up to 10 Years Prison Sought for Ring Exploiting Over 300 Chinese Women in Belgium
- Prosecutors are seeking up to 10-year prison sentences for 38 individuals accused of sexually exploiting over 1,000 Chinese women in Belgium. - The network allegedly lured women with promises of hig…
Ghent Installs Mobile Air Conditioners in Daycares to Protect Young Children from Heat
- The city of Ghent has installed 33 mobile air conditioning units in its daycare centers to combat rising temperatures. - The initiative prioritizes young children, especially those in older building…
Ghent residents book hotel rooms with air conditioning as homes become too hot
- Residents in Ghent are booking hotel rooms with air conditioning because their own homes are too hot to sleep in due to the heatwave. - Several hotels in the city are experiencing an unusual influx …
Cycle taxis in Ghent see usage quadruple, with city planning further expansion
- The use of cycle taxis in Ghent has more than quadrupled in four years, reaching 8,702 rides last year. - Cycle taxis offer mobility for less mobile individuals within the city, with rides costing 3…