Children under 12 travel free on Amstelland Meerlanden buses starting April
Families in Amstelland Meerlanden can save on travel costs as children up to 11 years old will soon travel for free with a paying adult on Connexxion buses. This change simplifies travel and aligns with regional policies, benefiting thousands of households.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Start Date | April 1, 2026 |
| Age Eligibility | Children up to and including 11 years old |
| Region | Amstelland Meerlanden |
| Transport Provider | Connexxion |
| Max Free Children | 4 children per paying adult |
| Duration | Until national 'Kidsvrij' product is implemented |
| Current Policy Status | Last region in North Holland without free child travel until now |
The Amsterdam Transport Region oversees public transport policies in North Holland, ensuring consistency and accessibility across municipalities. This initiative reflects their role in harmonizing regional transport regulations to benefit residents and commuters.
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Free travel for children on Amstelland Meerlanden buses
From April 1, 2026, children up to and including 11 years old will travel for free with a paying adult on Connexxion buses in Amstelland Meerlanden. This regulation aligns with the policy in the rest of North Holland and within the Amsterdam Transport Region.
Clear system for passengers
Until now, Connexxion in Amstelland-Meerlanden was the last transport provider in the region without free tickets for children. With the expansion of the free child ticket to Amstelland-Meerlanden, travel for children and adults becomes clearer and easier.
Temporary regulation until national implementation
The free child ticket applies until the national Kidsvrij product becomes available. At that point, children across the Netherlands will travel for free with an adult.
Per paying adult, a maximum of 4 children aged 4 to 11 may travel for free. The child ticket will be available on the bus from April 1, 2026.
Read the full article on the Amsterdam Transport Region website (link is external).
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