The provinces of Flevoland, Gelderland and Overijssel have agreed to end their public transport contract with bus operator EBS ahead of schedule. The contract was originally set to run until the end of 2035, but EBS has been making significant financial losses on the work. The provinces will now terminate the agreement in mid-2029. To make sure city and regional buses continue to run in the meantime, the provinces will provide extra financial support over the coming years. The exact amount of that support has not been specified in the report.
What this means if you are learning Dutch or new in the Netherlands
If you rely on buses in Flevoland, Gelderland or Overijssel, your route is not expected to disappear in the short term. The provinces are funding the service to keep it running until the contract ends. However, this news is a reminder that public transport contracts can change, and timetables or operators may be different in a few years. For newcomers, it is worth learning the Dutch terms for public transport, such as ov (openbaar vervoer), busvervoerder (bus operator) and provincie (province), because local news about cuts or contract changes often appears first in Dutch. If you use EBS buses, keep an eye on official provincial and EBS announcements for any future changes to routes or schedules. No immediate disruption is announced.