Vervoersarmoede: minder bussen, minder kansen

Overview

Bus transport is under pressure, especially in rural areas. Almost empty buses are not profitable for the carrier, but the quality of life does depend on it. Because what if, as a student, you can no longer come home after a lecture? Some villages are no longer accessible by public transport in the evenings and on weekends, while a bus runs every five minutes in the city. This creates inequality of opportunity, experts say. Is it time for a lower limit? Does every village have the right to a bus line?