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Moving around in Netherlands - transportation

Scooters can be an alternative option. They are also quite popular among the local population. However, you can’t drive them on highways, so this transport is permissible within the limits of one city. It’s worth to rent a car only if you decide to go to another locality, as it will be very inconvenient to ride this vehicle within one city. For example, in Amsterdam, there is a speed restriction of 50 kmph. Alternatively, you can rent small electric cars. In this case, the problem of traffic jams won’t be avoided, but you can save a lot. No toll fee is collected from e-cars, no insurance and parking is paid. You can use the services of a taxi. However, this mode of transport is expensive, so tourists don’t use it trying to save money. … Open

Economy roadmap of Netherlands

Since 2011, the Netherlands government together with the monarch has undertaken harsh measures to save money. During this period, there was a significant decrease in tax revenues, as well as a decrease in the country's total GDP. The budget deficit was reduced only in 2013, after a significant increase of taxes for developed industries. Along with this, social expenditures per capita increased too, due to the increase in the unemployment allowance. Despite the difficulties, the Netherlands is still at a fairly high economic level. Therefore, all socially unprotected sections of the population get large monthly payments and pensions. The economy of the Netherlands, first of all, is focused on the welfare of every single citizen of the country. The comfortable environment for the emergence and development of small business is created, while the system of cost reduction functions normally. The insurance system is well-developed too. Therefore, absolutely all citizens of the country feel protected. … Open