Standing up for asphalt and public transport: former VVD MP Pieter Hofstra (78) has passed away

Former Member of Parliament and Senator Pieter Hofstra (VVD) passed away last week. This was announced by his family. He was 78 years old. Pieter Hofstra was a member of the House of Representatives for the VVD from 1994 to 2006. The Groningen-born railway engineer spoke there on matters including traffic, public transport and construction. He was known as a passionate advocate of more asphalt and faster driving on the motorway, but at the same …

Pieter Hofstra passed away on January 2 at the age of 78. Hofstra, from Groningen, was a member of the House of Representatives and Senate for many years on behalf of the VVD.