No major price increases for Brussels public transport, pledges Smet
Following on the heels of the massive price increases announced by Flanders’ public transport authority De Lijn earlier this week, Brussels announces modest increases
Most fares the same
“We will not be changing the cost of single tickets or passes,” Brussels mobility minister Pascal Smet announced. “Children, schoolchildren, students, pensioners, workers and the socially vulnerable will pay no more in 2015 than in 2014 for public transport.”
Among the main points: the annual pass for children under 12 remains free; a school season ticket remains unchanged at €120 a year for the first child in a family, €50 for the second and free for the third and subsequent children; seniors continue to pay €60 a year; a single ticket stays at €2.10 and a 10-trip ticket at €14; monthly and annual passes remain unchanged in price.
Tickets to the airport will cost more, up from €4 to €4.50 for a single trip and from €28 to €32 for a 10-trip ticket. Airport workers can now buy a new pass costing €60 a year. Tourist tickets for one, two or three days increase in price from between €0.50 to €1, but can now be used for the journey to and from the airport.
“An enjoyable city is one where there are fewer cars and more cyclists and pedestrians,” Smet said. “The only way to achieve that is if we have an extensive, timely and affordable public transport network.” The changes come into force on 1 February.
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