Qbuzz

A strike in Dutch regional and city transport is again reducing bus services, with national broadcaster NOS reporting fewer services on Thursday. Omroep Zeeland published guidance for passengers on whether their bus will run, while carrier QBuzz said it would operate as many buses as possible on Wednesday but warned of cancelled rides. Travellers across several regions face uncertainty about daily commutes.

A Dutch transport union is calling for an investigation into buses made by Chinese manufacturer and operated by Qbuzz, following complaints from drivers. The union has raised traffic safety concerns about the vehicles, and the issue is drawing attention in the Dutch public transport sector as operators increasingly turn to Chinese-built buses.

Rail workers in the Netherlands are preparing for a strike on 14 October. In Friesland, the impact on train services is expected to be limited, though much remains unclear about how Qbuzz services will be affected. Travellers in the northern provinces are following the news closely as operators warn schedules could still change at short notice.