Almost 6,000 cases of aggression against Belgian public transport staff
The four Belgian transport companies are joining forces in a joint campaign against physical and verbal aggression toward their staff on trains, buses, and trams. This is the NMBS/SNCB’s contribution. “Train conductor / Mom / Hobby chef / World traveler / Our employees are more than just their job. Treat them respectfully. Every case of aggression will be prosecuted.”
Last year, Belgium's four public transport companies recorded 5,908 cases of physical and verbal aggression against their staff. That is an average of more than 16 cases per day, or an increase of approximately 5.5% compared to 2023.
According to NMBS/SNCB, Flemish De Lijn, Brussels MIVB/STIB, an
