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Dutch government announces plan for bookable transport in areas with limited transit
The Dutch government has announced a plan to improve regional accessibility, although many elements are still being explored or developed. In areas with limited scheduled transit, it wants to examine with regional authorities how passengers could book a minibus or taxi from early morning until late evening. Public transport, flexible services and transport for specific groups could be combined. Projects already operate in seven regions, including a flexible service in Zeeland.
This could narrow the traditional divide between a fixed bus route and an individual taxi trip. For residents without a car, the practical test is whether one network also provides evening access to work, healthcare and education. National availability and implementation have not yet been determined; the existing regional projects mainly provide experience for the announced plan.
Source: Government of the Netherlands