Protesters from Extinction Rebellion (XR) entered the A10 motorway near the former ING headquarters in Amsterdam just after noon on Saturday. It was one of two demonstrations in the capital expected to cut off ground transportation, with the other being a smaller group of pro-Palestinian supporters who created a blockade on the Piet Heinkade.
Starting today, the speed limit on most roads in Amsterdam will be lowered to a maximum of 30 kilometers per hour. This affects around 80 percent of all roads in the city. The speed limit applies to everyone on the road and bike path, including scooters, electric bikes, buses, and taxis. Trams, buses and taxis can continue to drive at 50 kilometers per hour in special lanes.