STIB strike disrupts Brussels transport as depots are blocked
A STIB strike disrupted public transport in Brussels after strikers blocked depots, according to Le Soir and 7sur7. Passengers are being urged to check STIB’s live traffic information before travelling, as the level of service can change during the day.
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- Le Soir reported a STIB strike and published a point on perturbations for passengers.
- 7sur7 reported that STIB depots were blocked by strikers.
- STIB’s official site directs passengers to its traffic-information page for works and disruptions.
- STIB says its network normally includes 4 metro lines, 18 tram lines and 53 bus lines.
STIB-MIVB is the public transport operator for the Brussels-Capital Region. It runs Brussels metro, tram and bus services and is central to mobility across the 19 municipalities, with connections to Belgian rail and regional bus operators.
Background
STIB’s official history says public transport in Brussels began with horse trams in 1869, STIB-MIVB was created in 1954, and Brussels opened its first metro line in 1976. That history explains why a STIB strike has citywide consequences: the network is embedded in the daily functioning of Brussels.
What to do
Check STIB’s traffic page before travelling, leave extra time, and consider SNCB, De Lijn, TEC, cycling, walking or shared mobility where available.
Impact
Regional — The impact is concentrated in the Brussels-Capital Region, with knock-on effects for commuters arriving from Flanders and Wallonia who depend on STIB connections from railway stations and regional bus routes.
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