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Hilbert without a belt: Breakdown in video message causes outrage in Dresden!
Mayor Dirk Hilbert sends a summer video message to students in Dresden while the transport companies are in financial distress.
Hilbert without a belt: Breakdown in video message causes outrage in Dresden!
What's going on in Dresden City Hall? Mayor Dirk Hilbert addressed the city's students with a somewhat unfortunate video message. At the beginning of the summer holidays, the politician, wearing a summery green shirt, congratulated him on his certificates from the back seat of a moving car. Although his words were certainly well-intentioned, viewers quickly noticed that Hilbert was not wearing a seatbelt while driving. The city then explained that the video was only recorded while pulling out of a parking space and pointed out the exceptions for wearing a seatbelt at walking speed. Still, the city emphasized the importance of wearing a seatbelt while driving and advised students not to imitate their OB's behavior. Tag24 reports on the reactions to this mishap.
But it's not just this glitch that's causing a stir. Hilbert's focus is currently also on the financial situation of the city's transport companies. The Dresden transport company (DVB) is facing a serious crisis. They are missing almost 20 million euros every year, which massively endangers the existence of DVB, as the mayor urgently warns. The city council is currently discussing a rescue plan, the implementation of which may be postponed. This increases concerns about the insolvency of transport companies. The supervisory board of the Technical Works has already passed preliminary resolutions that enable the city to terminate contracts for grants to DVB if the financial resources are no longer sufficient. This tense financial situation also has a direct impact on the city's budget. Sächsische.de reports from the city council about this worrying situation.
The traffic situation in Dresden
The problems facing transport companies are not isolated. The traffic situation in Dresden and the neighboring cities remains tense, which is underlined by a variety of measures to support urban mobility. According to the information, measures such as the establishment of paid parking spaces and the marking of pedestrian areas are out the urban transport infrastructure of Jena Not only relevant in the Saxon state capital. The organization of moving and stationary traffic as well as the establishment of 30 km/h zones also play a crucial role.
Supporting orderly urban development is essential to ensure both safety and quality of life in the diverse districts. In times when there are widespread concerns about the transport companies and the issues of traffic safety and mobility are more on the agenda than ever, it remains to be seen how Mayor Hilbert and the city council will deal with these challenges.