Since 1 December 2023, Herman Vernooij has reinforced the Dutch Dragintra team. “Our people are key to our added value. It’s their knowledge and the way they unburden clients. Dragintra has been around for 25 years and you can sense the experience.
Very often companies consider digitalisation of the administration of their car fleet when they have an extensive corporate fleet. “I have the few vehicles and their use is in my head!”; “Compared to other cost elements in the company, my vehicle pool plays a subordinate role!” are comments of those managing a company’s car fleet. … Digital fleet management – the basis for success
Gute Nachrichten für Autofahrerinnen und Autofahrer, die eine saubere Windschutzscheibe zu schätzen wissen: Ab August 2023 wird die Schweizer Autobahnvignette nicht mehr nur als traditioneller Aufkleber, sondern auch in digitaler Form erhältlich sein.
A lot depends on your driving behaviour. Your safety and that of others. But also how much fuel you use, or the range of your electric vehicles. Replying to text messages, accelerating sharply, just because you can. Do you know what you miss, or rather, what you hit? Driving is fun, driving well thanks to driving skills training even more so!
Process & Quality Improvement Officer Marco van den Bosch onboards new customers, is responsible for integrating the online FleetPack environment, and optimises processes and quality. His is a client-facing role, as processes must be aligned with our clients’ needs. But he’s also every inch a fleet manager. And soon, he will return to his roots as interim fleet manager at one of our clients. That way he doesn’t just contribute to driver experience behind the scenes, but also operates in the forefront!
The Netherlands is the undisputed leader as cycling country. Need proof? Some 17 million people use 22 million bikes. The country has 32,000 kilometres of dedicated cycling paths and the largest bike parking stations in the world. Employers too increasingly add bikes to their mobility mix as they realise that the humble bike can contribute to a multitude of targets.
In January 2023, the Dutch government introduced an energy price cap, to which a consumption threshold of 2,900 kilowatt-hour applies. And that’s exactly why the price cap is of no avail to people using a home charger for their electric car. A simple calculation shows that it’s virtually impossible to stay under the threshold if you charge your EV at home. What do the sky-high energy prices and the price cap mean for you?
Cars, skiing and golf. That’s what drives Michael Verzijden (27). As does his work! Michael joined Dragintra Netherlands as an account manager in February 2020. He helps employers optimise their fleets and go green. He also advises on employee mobility policies. These policies are a hugely important, but complex part of the employee benefits. What makes them complex? Legislation changes continuously, while energy rates and car prices are going through the roof. How does Michael help employers and their employees?
Let’s start with the good news. In the Netherlands, the addition to taxable income for the private use of a new full-electric company car does not change much. You’ll pay 16% for company EVs registered from 1 January 2023. The same as last year. What’s different is that the threshold amount has been lowered from 35,000 to 30,000 euros. Anything in excess is taxed at 22%. What do you pay this year?
Future-proof HR and mobility management require a new way of approaching things. And yes: that involves creating a work environment that supports the needs of the people your business is built upon. Your staff. This is how a needs-based mobility strategy accelerates your business.
