STIB-MIVB, the operator of Brussels’ metro, tram and bus network, published an English-language alert on 10 November stating it expects “major disruptions” from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 November due to a nationwide strike against federal austerity measures. The notice lists more than 60 metro and surface-line routes likely to run at reduced frequency or be cancelled outright.
The operator’s customer-care centre will open at 06:00 each strike day, but real-time apps may display only partial data because vehicle-location systems require a minimum number of staffed depots to stay online. Travellers connecting to Brussels Airport via Metro Line 12 could face total suspension, forcing reliance on taxis or ride-share services with dynamic pricing.
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STIB-MIVB is urging commuters to explore alternative mobility, promoting its Floya app—which aggregates bikes, scooters, car-share and suburban rail—in a bid to keep the city moving. Companies in the Brussels EU quarter are preparing shuttle buses and advising staff to work remotely where possible. Event planners hosting conferences at Square and Tour & Taxis during the period are renegotiating cancellation clauses as attendee no-shows become more likely.
For expatriates and frequent travellers, the strike underscores the importance of multi-modal journey planning in Belgium, where transport unions historically coordinate with peers in aviation and rail. Travel-risk teams should brief employees on personal-safety considerations, such as avoiding large demonstrations near Brussels-Central and the Gare du Midi.
The operator’s customer-care centre will open at 06:00 each strike day, but real-time apps may display only partial data because vehicle-location systems require a minimum number of staffed depots to stay online. Travellers connecting to Brussels Airport via Metro Line 12 could face total suspension, forcing reliance on taxis or ride-share services with dynamic pricing.
STIB-MIVB is urging commuters to explore alternative mobility, promoting its Floya app—which aggregates bikes, scooters, car-share and suburban rail—in a bid to keep the city moving. Companies in the Brussels EU quarter are preparing shuttle buses and advising staff to work remotely where possible. Event planners hosting conferences at Square and Tour & Taxis during the period are renegotiating cancellation clauses as attendee no-shows become more likely.
For expatriates and frequent travellers, the strike underscores the importance of multi-modal journey planning in Belgium, where transport unions historically coordinate with peers in aviation and rail. Travel-risk teams should brief employees on personal-safety considerations, such as avoiding large demonstrations near Brussels-Central and the Gare du Midi.
