Free trial trips help regain confidence in public transport across Gelderland
Struggling to use buses or trains after a long break? Free trial trips in Apeldoorn, Deventer, or Zutphen on 19 March offer hands-on practice with expert guidance, helping you travel independently again with confidence.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 19 March 2026 |
| Locations | Apeldoorn, Deventer, Zutphen (Gelderland) |
| Starting Point | Shared after registration |
| Requirements | OV-chipkaart, OV-pass, or debit card for contactless payment |
| Cost | Free participation; travel costs at your own expense |
| Registration | Call 038 – 45 40 130 or visit www.ervaarhetov.nl/ov-ambassadeur |
| Support | Public transport ambassador guides you through train and bus travel |
The Dutch government and regional transport authorities promote accessible public transport to encourage sustainable mobility. Initiatives like trial trips aim to reduce barriers for citizens, particularly those less familiar with modern travel systems, ensuring inclusivity in public services.
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Join us on a trial trip with public transport
Planning a day out, but is travelling by public transport no longer second nature? Uncertainty after a long time without using buses or trains can be a barrier to heading out. A trial trip with an experienced public transport ambassador offers a low-threshold and pleasant way to practise using public transport again. The next public transport trial trip will take place on:
- When: Thursday 19 March 2026
- Where: Apeldoorn, Deventer or Zutphen
- Starting point and time: After registration, the exact boarding point and departure time will be shared
- What to bring: OV-chipkaart, OV-pass and/or debit card for contactless payment
Inge (67): “Together with a public transport ambassador, I set up the journey planner app and OVpay on my phone and practised using them. Now I regularly take the bus into town.”
The public transport ambassador will select a route involving both train and bus travel. Everything will be explained in detail during the trip, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions. The trial trip will give you the confidence to travel independently afterwards.
Registration
Participation in the trial trip is free of charge, but travel costs are at your own expense. You can register by calling 038 – 45 40 130 or via the website www.ervaarhetov.nl/ov-ambassadeur.