Ghent saves bus line 16 from cancellation with city funding

Bus line 16 in Ghent will continue to operate after the city stepped in to save it from cancellation due to budget cuts at the transport company De Lijn. The line serves a vital local service center, particularly for elderly residents.

The city of Ghent will now cover half of the costs associated with running bus line 16. This intervention ensures that the bus, which stops at the Horizon service center, will continue to be accessible to its users. "We pay half of these costs," stated Joris Vandenbroucke, the alderman for Mobility.

Vandenbroucke, who also chairs the board of De Lijn, noted that while Ghent funds this specific bus line, the city offers other financial assistance. This includes support for those using the park & ride at Lubecksite and for public transport on Sundays. Additionally, starting in September, all minors in Ghent will receive free transport, with the age limit raised from 14 to 18.

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We pay half of these costs.