Trade unions break off talks, strike inevitable

Trade unions break off talks, strike inevitable

The employers do not know at the moment how things will continue, FNV has announced that there will be a strike on January 19 and 20. The public transport employers (VWOV) and trade unions…

Traveling with a debit card at GVB and EBS

Traveling with a debit card at GVB and EBS

From now on, travelers in Amsterdam and the region can also check in and out with a contactless debit or credit card. As of today, travelers can use an OV chip card in Amsterdam and the region…

Making public transport attractive remains a problem

Making public transport attractive remains a problem

Various carriers allowed children to travel (almost) free during the holidays. In order to quickly increase passenger numbers and revenues, it is important to make public transport much more attractive...

Addition of E-tickets for GVB in the 9292 app

Addition of E-tickets for GVB in the 9292 app

As of today, 9292 is adding GVB tickets to the range of e-tickets in the 9292 app. Travelers can plan their trip via the 9292 app and immediately purchase a ticket for bus,…

EBS starts new control center in Zoetermeer

EBS starts new control center in Zoetermeer

As of April 1, EBS started its own Control Center in Zoetermeer. The Control Center provides traffic control and supports the vehicles on the road every day. Including due to…

De Lijn publishes dossier on electric bus systems

De Lijn publishes dossier on electric bus systems

De Lijn recently published the new selection file for the electric bus systems program (EBS) through a phased tender. This program is an important part of the greening of…

Enforcement of the burqa ban is not up to the public transport companies, but...

Enforcement of the burqa ban is not up to the public transport companies, but...

After hospitals and the police previously indicated that enforcing the burqa ban is not a major priority, several public transport companies are now also announcing that they will…

From August 2019, EBS will provide regional bus transport in the Haaglanden region

From August 2019, EBS will provide regional bus transport in the Haaglanden region

From August 2019 to December 2030, EBS Public transportation BV will provide regional bus transport in the Haaglanden region for the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region (MRDH). In addition, there will be a special…

Arriva, Connexxion, EBS and Keolis in the race for…

Arriva, Connexxion, EBS and Keolis in the race for…

Arriva, Connexxion, EBS and Keolis are the four transport companies that have registered for the European tender for bus transport in the IJssel-Vecht region. The concession area consists of parts of…