Trains, metros, trams, city buses and regional transport throughout the Netherlands paused and stood still for three minutes at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday as part of a protest in support of public transport workers who regularly face violence. The immediate reason for the protest was the assault on a NS conductor last Saturday, who was jumped by a group of …
The city of Amsterdam wants to maintain public transport levels in the city by providing the capital's public transport service, GVB, with a guarantee of up to 10 million euros. Public transport in the largest Dutch city is in dire straits due to rising energy prices and the loss of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. "Amsterdam wants good public transport …