Blog

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
All
What's new in mobility this month? All mobility news in a row. This month's focus includes the Piéton Awards and offences in cycling zones.
Jeroen Beuls
6
Jul
2023
1
min read
All
From 1 July, the taxation of company cars will be adjusted. The deductibility will be reduced and the solidarity contribution increased.
Jeroen Beuls
29
Jun
2023
2
min read
All
Fleet managers now serve as mobility managers who have to balance sustainability goals with cost considerations and regulatory requirements, offering creative freedom for operational mobility. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to report on social and environmental risks, including greenhouse gas emissions, which requires fleet managers to focus on low carbon purchasing, decarbonizing business travel, and supporting eco-commuting.
10
Jun
2023
min read
All
No items found.
One question that can be asked is whether salary cars have a future in our society? This is because the mobility sector -and legislation- is always changing. For instance, new transport options are appearing and unsustainable modes of transport are increasingly discouraged.
Jeroen Beuls
7
Jun
2023
4
min read
All
Mobility newsletter May 2023. This month's focus includes the new night train between Brussels and Berlin and satisfaction with SNCB's service.
Jeroen Beuls
7
Jun
2023
2
min read
All
No items found.
Professional service provider PwC Belgium announced it will collaborate with Mbrella.
Elien Verheye
9
May
2023
4
min read
All
No items found.
Mobiliteitsbrief maart 2023. Er ligt een voorstel op tafel voor een nultolerantie bij bestuurders en NMBS rolt telewerk flex abonnementen uit.
Jeroen Beuls
4
May
2023
1
min read
All
What's new in mobility this month? All mobility news in a row. This month's focus includes the proposal to introduce a zero alcohol tolerance and the roll-out of the telework flex subscriptions at SNCB.
Jeroen Beuls
30
Mar
2023
1
min read
All
Purchasing an electric charging station is fiscally advantageous. Employees and employers benefit from is. We talk about the total cost of it.
Jeroen Beuls
23
Mar
2023
3
min read

Ready to try Mbrella?

Start offering flexible and green mobility to your employees without complex admin. Get in touch for a full demo of our platform or sign up for a free account.

FAQs

Every question has an answer. Can't find the answer to your question? Let us know!

Is it allowed to add mobility expenses from before the legal mobility budget?

No, only expenses that occurred during the period in which the employee is entitled to the mobility budget are accepted.

Can allowances be paid on top or within the legal mobility budget?

Depending on the reimbursement history of the company to the employee the bike allowance, the public transport reimbursement, the employer organized carpool reimbursement and the provision of a company bike can be on top or within the legal mobility budget. When is this the case?

  • On top: If an employee has one of the above allowances 3 months before the request of his/her legal mobility budget, the employee can have the allowance on top of the mobility budget. This employee will get therefore by example a legal mobility budget and a bike allowance. The employer is not obliged to give these allowances on top of the mobility budget. It is thus the choice of the employer if this is allowed or not.
  • Within: If an employee didn't receive the allowance 3 months before the request of his/her legal mobility budget, the employee can only get these allowances within the mobility budget. This means that the mobility budget can be used to pay for these commute. The legal mobility budget of the employee will thus by example be used to get his bike allowance.
  • In Mbrella: Our platform At the moment our product can only allow one of the two above mentioned options within one company. The employer needs to decide if every employee gets their allowances within or on top of the legal mobility budget.

This taking into account te above mentioned rules. So the employer can only decide to give the allowance on top, if every employee is eligible for this.

How long does it take to implement the mobility budget ?

This depends on the size of your company and how advanced your company is (existing mobility policy, TCO calculation...). We take the necessary time to ensure a high-quality and fully compliant implementation. For SMEs ready and looking for a standard implementation it typically takes 10 business days to a few weeks from the preparation phase to operational platform. Don’t hesitate to reach out to find out what applies to your company.

How much does Mbrella cost?

There are three plans based on the company needs. Pricing starts at €76/mo (Bronze) up to €280/mo (Gold). Custom pricing is also a possibility for bigger companies with the Enterprise plan.

What are the benefits of Mbrella for HR?

Mbrella is the first corporate mobility solution that is designed to empower employees while unburdening HR professionals completely. Mbrella enables employees to compose their own ideal mobility mix and monitor their allocated budget on the go through an intuitive mobile app. Our integration with your payroll provider ensures correct remuneration. Fair & flexible compensation packages with no admin, what’s not to like? On top of that, you can track the total impact of your company’s efforts with our Carbon Tracker.

What is the federal mobility budget?

The Federal mobility budget is a flexible system allowing employees to exchange their (right to a) company car for a budget. This budget can be spent on eco-friendly cars, sustainable transport options, and housing costs. Unused budget can be received as cash at the end of the year at a favorable tax rate. This offering tax benefits and promoting sustainable mobility.