Public transport

A new NS off‑peak travel pass has drawn so much interest that the website struggles to stay online. The subscription offers unlimited off‑peak travel for 49 euros per month and is available until the end of August. Demand surged immediately after its launch.

Dutch public transport will grind to a halt on the morning of 24 June as workers strike over proposed social security cuts. The FNV union demands that the government withdraws its plans to alter state pensions and unemployment benefits before a deadline on 25 May. If ministers refuse to compromise, transport leaders warn that larger strikes will follow after the summer.

The Dutch railway company NS has started rolling out bodycams for its chief conductors, following trials that showed the devices help prevent escalation. About 3,500 staff members are expected to use them by the end of this year, with footage available for evidence if incidents occur. The move is backed by the government as part of wider efforts to improve safety on public transport.

rain services around Den Bosch will restart on Saturday after a track subsidence near Vught halted several routes. ProRail says pile‑driving work caused the issue and that crews worked on Friday evening to restore the line. The update offers clarity for travellers affected by the disruption.

The war in Iran has caused the largest oil supply disruption in history, prompting the IEA to call for immediate measures: from lower speed limits to reduced air travel. All measures are in view to curb fuel demand as prices continue to surge.