TransportSociety
De Lijn Fails to Collect 16 Million Euros in Fare Fines
Flemish transport company De Lijn struggles to collect 16 million euros in unpaid fines from fare evaders, raising fairness concerns and revenue doubts.
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Daily News RoundupBelgium
Belgium Roundup: Deadly Oxy Tower Fire, Ghent Hit-and-Run
Six killed in Brussels Oxy Tower fire, 9-year-old Zain critically injured in Ghent hit-and-run, train disruptions, and De Lijn fine collection struggles.
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Transport & Infrastructure
Coast Tram Derails in Ostend, No Injuries Reported
A Belgian Coast Tram derailed in Ostend on July 1 after a technical defect and switch signal error. No injuries reported; service resumed by late morning.
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EducationPolitics
De Lijn Cuts 10% of Bus Routes for Special Needs Students
De Lijn is cutting 10% of bus routes for special needs students in Flanders. Schools warn the cuts threaten access to education for vulnerable children.
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TransportBelgium
De Lijn Standardises Fine Policy for Drivers
De Lijn introduces a uniform fine policy, reimbursing drivers for up to three minor speeding violations per year and ending regional disparities.
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TransportPolitics
De Lijn CEO Under Fire: A System with 6.9 Million Captains
De Lijn CEO Ann Schoubs defends the Flemish transit agency amid a deadly accident, government sanctions, and budget cuts.
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TransportSociety
De Lijn CEO Breaks Silence After Fatal Bus Crash
De Lijn CEO Ann Schoubs breaks silence after Buggenhout bus tragedy killed four, revealing complaints never reached the company until after the crash.
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Crime
Youths Released in Tram Assault, Banned from West Flanders
Three young men released under strict conditions after assaulting De Lijn staff and police on a coastal tram in De Haan, banned from West Flanders.
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Public TransportSafety
Coastal Tram Violence: Five De Lijn Staff Hospitalized
A routine ticket check on the coastal tram in De Haan escalated into violence, sending five De Lijn employees to hospital and reigniting safety concerns.
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