Zeeland introduces on-demand Flex transport to boost regional mobility
Residents of Zeeland can soon rely on the Flex, an on-demand transport service connecting rural areas to public transport hubs. This initiative aims to improve accessibility, especially during evenings and weekends, making travel easier and more affordable for thousands.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Name | Flex (on-demand transport) |
| Coverage | Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Walcheren, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Bevelanden, Tholen |
| Operating Hours | 06:00 – 23:00, seven days a week |
| Booking Options | Reizen door Zeeland app or phone (088 23 58 070) |
| Max Trip Distance | 25 kilometres |
| Boarding Points | 38 hubs across the municipality |
| Cost | Equal to standard public transport fare |
| Pickup Flexibility | Within 500m of a hub or any location outside built-up areas |
The municipality of Kapelle, in collaboration with provincial authorities, is responsible for implementing the Flex transport system to enhance regional connectivity. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to improve public transport accessibility in rural and underserved areas of Zeeland.
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Preparations for flexible transport underway
You are seeing them appear in more and more places in our municipality: the green, teardrop-shaped signs with the word ‘hub’. But what exactly is a hub? A hub is a boarding point where you can take the Flex and, at larger locations, transfer to the bus, train, or ferry. Our municipality will have 38 hubs. Installing all the signs will take time, which is why we have already started. We will announce the exact start date of the Flex shortly.
What is the Flex?
The Flex is on-demand flexible transport. The Flex is a taxi or (small) bus with a driver and operates seven days a week from 06:00 to 23:00. You can easily book a ride via the Reizen door Zeeland app or by phone through the Transport Centre (088 23 58 070).
Residents of Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Walcheren, and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen are already using it. Soon, we will also connect the rest of the Bevelanden and Tholen, making the entire province of Zeeland accessible with the Flex.
How does the Flex work?
The Flex travels a maximum of 25 kilometres per trip and, where possible, connects to public transport. This means you will soon be able to travel across Zeeland by public transport in the evenings and at weekends as well.
You board at a hub: a clearly marked boarding point with a sign within 500 metres. Outside built-up areas, you can be picked up at any location. The driver will then take you to a hub or, if your destination is outside a built-up area, directly to your final stop.
The cost of a Flex trip consists of a boarding fee and a per-kilometre charge. The total cost is equal to the standard public transport fare.
Want to know more about the Flex?
Visit the information page on flexible transport or the Reizen door Zeeland website: www.reizendoorzeeland.nl/Flex (link is external).