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Creating a Company Mobility Plan (PDE) is crucial for organizations aiming to optimize employee mobility while complying with the Brussels-Capital Region's regulations.
Quentin Mortel
29
Aug
2024
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What's new in mobility this month? All the mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the number of road accidents in Belgium.
Jeroen Beuls
15
Jul
2024
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A comparison of TCO calculation methods is made.
Jeroen Beuls
12
Jun
2024
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All the mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the ban on night flights in Zaventem.
Jeroen Beuls
6
Jun
2024
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All the mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the European declaration on the use of bicycles.
Jeroen Beuls
8
May
2024
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All the mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the reform of Flemish driver license training and the European Sleeper's new stops.
Jeroen Beuls
4
Apr
2024
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All mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the higher parking fees for SUVs in Paris and the rise in the number of shared cars.
Jeroen Beuls
4
Mar
2024
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All adjustments to the 2024 mobility budget summarised.
Jeroen Beuls
15
Feb
2024
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All mobility news in a row. This month's focus is on the BIK of company cars and road safety among young people on bicycles.
Jeroen Beuls
2
Feb
2024
2
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FAQs

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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.