Brussels Metro, Tram & Bus Services Slashed as 12 May Strike Hits Urban Mobility
STIB-MIVB ran a heavily reduced metro, tram and bus network on 12 May as Belgium’s national strike progressed, with similar cut-backs at De Lijn and TEC. Eurostar kept trains running but warned of missed connections. Employers invoked remote-work contingencies and issued official strike certificates to cover absences, highlighting the operational and compliance ripple effects of Belgium’s recurring labour actions on assignee mobility.
May 13, 2026
