Residents of Amersfoort with a net monthly income up to 150% of the social assistance standard, and their children living at home aged between 12 and 18 years, can participate in the offer again in 2026. 

Last year there was more interest than expected, and the subsidy ceiling of 3,300 subscriptions was even adjusted midterm. In total, 4,400 free public transport subscriptions were issued during the campaign period from April 1 to October 1, 2025. 

For Nadya Aboyaakoub-Akkouh, alderman for work, income and poverty policy, and Tyas Bijlholt, alderman for mobility, the goal of the campaign has been achieved. “We wanted to ensure that residents with fewer financial means can participate in social activities and have an alternative to the car. That appears to be the case and is reason for us to extend the campaign by one year.”

To measure the effects among participants of the previous campaign, the municipality conducted a survey. Of the 2,822 respondents, 988 participants completed the questionnaire. They indicated they travel more often by public transport (82%), find it easier to attend important appointments (83%), and also visit family and friends more often (76%). Additionally, 16% said that they would not have made some trips at all without the free public transport, especially to family/friends and for groceries.

Applications

Applications are possible from April 1 via www.gratisovamersfoort.nl(link is external). 

Residents who participated last year will receive a letter or email when their current subscription is about to expire. It explains how to reapply. The current public transport subscription is not automatically renewed. 

Help with applications

For information and help with applying for a free public transport subscription, residents can make an appointment at one of the information shops of Indebuurt033(link is external). 

Additionally, residents can contact the public transport ambassadors during the telephone consultation hour via 033 208 23 80. The consultation hours are:

  • Monday to Friday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00
  • Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 13:30 to 15:00
  • Monday and Wednesday evenings from 18:30 to 20:00