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STIB carried out nearly two million fare checks in 2025, a record as fraud recedes

Brussels public transport operator STIB conducted close to two million passenger fare checks across its metro, tram and bus network in 2025, a record level of control that the operator says has pushed fare evasion down, according to reporting by La Libre and…

Belgium Impulse Editorial·15 July 2026·1 min read·
Developing· 1 primary source + 1 independent reporting source · Background sources: 1 · some details remain unconfirmed

In 30 seconds

  • STIB carried out close to two million fare checks across its network in 2025, a record, per La Libre and BX1.
  • The operator links the record inspection effort to a decline in fare evasion.
  • The network covers metro, tram and bus services across the Brussels-Capital Region.
  • Separately, 7sur7 reported four tram lines interrupted, underscoring reliability pressures alongside enforcement.

STIB (Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles / MIVB in Dutch) is the public transport operator for the Brussels-Capital Region, running the city's metro, tram and bus network. Fare inspection — checking that passengers hold a valid ticket or subscription — is one of its core revenue-protection tools. In 2025 STIB carried out close to two million such checks, a record, which it credits for a fall in fare evasion.

Background

STIB has steadily expanded its inspection and revenue-protection efforts over recent years as ridership recovered and pressure grew to safeguard fare income. The 2025 total of nearly two million checks represents the high point of that trajectory, according to La Libre and BX1.

Context & what happens next

What to do

Passengers can expect continued visible fare checks across metro, tram and bus lines; travelling without a valid ticket carries a higher likelihood of being controlled.

Impact

Regional — The story is centred on the Brussels-Capital Region, where STIB's metro, tram and bus lines are the backbone of daily mobility for residents and for commuters arriving from Flanders and Wallonia.

Evidence
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