New on-demand Flex transport rolls out across Zeeland with 38 hubs
Residents of Zeeland can soon book flexible transport via the Flex, an on-demand taxi or minibus service. Starting with 38 hubs, it connects to public transport, offering affordable travel across the province, especially in evenings and weekends.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Service Name | Flex (on-demand transport) |
| Coverage | Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Walcheren, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, Bevelanden, Tholen |
| Operating Hours | 06:00 – 23:00, 7 days a week |
| Booking Options | Reizen door Zeeland app or phone (088 - 23 58 070) |
| Max Trip Distance | 25 kilometers |
| Cost | Equal to standard public transport fare |
| Number of Hubs | 38 (pickup points) |
| Accessibility | Within 500 meters in built-up areas; door-to-door in rural areas |
The municipality of Kapelle, along with other Zeeland authorities, is responsible for improving public transport accessibility. This initiative aims to enhance mobility options, particularly in areas with limited public transport coverage, ensuring residents can travel affordably and efficiently.
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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 pickup point where you can take the Flex. At larger locations, you can also 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 soon.
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 Vervoercentrale (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 kilometers per trip and, where possible, connects to public transport. This means you will soon be able to travel by public transport across Zeeland in the evenings and on weekends. You board at a hub: a clearly marked pickup point with a sign within 500 meters. 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-kilometer charge. The total cost is equal to the standard public transport fare.
Want to know more about the Flex?
Check out our public transport page or the Reizen door Zeeland website.