Transport in holland - busses and Trams

The Strippenkaart

strippenkaart When you are travelling in Holland you can make use of public transport like trains , busses and trams. When travelling by train you need to buy a ticket at the station.

When you travel by bus or tram you need to have a "strippenkaart" A "strippenkaart" can easily be acquired from the bus or tram driver. In a bus or tram you can get strippenkaarten with 2, 3 or 8-strip. But a strippenkaart bought in a tram or bus is considarably more expensive than the strippenkaarten available at the advance sales outlets. It is more economical to buy a 15 or 45 strip strippenkaart at an advance sales outlet. Advance sales outlets can be found at the ticket offices of the local and regional transport companies, post offices, sub post offices and a great number of OV-Shops such as bookstores, tobacco shops and supermarkets.

Fares strippenkaarten per 1 January 2007
2-strippenkaart	€ 1,60
3-strippenkaart	€ 2,40
8-strippenkaart	€ 6,40
15-strippenkaart full fare	€ 6,80
45-strippenkaart	€ 20,10
15-strippenkaart reduce fare	€ 4,50

Fares daytickets en Zomerzwerfkaarten per 1 January 2007
local dayticket full fare (one 8-strippenkaart)	€ 6,40
local dayticket reduce fare (8-strippenkaart stamped halfway)	€ 3,20
nationwide day-ticket full fare (two 8-strippenkaarten)	€ 12,80
nationwide day-ticket reduce fare (one 8-strippenkaart)	€ 6,40
Zomerzwerfkaart fulle fare	€ 9,00
Zomerzwerfkaart reduce fare	€ 6,00

How to use the "strippenkaart" ?

You

can stamp the strippenkaart yourself using the stamping machines which can be found at (metro)stations, in trams, in some articulated buses and at some bus or tram stops. You count the number of strips (equals the number of zones you travel through), fold the strippenkaart and then stamp the next strip. This way you will stamp one more strip (the base strip) than the number of zones you travel through. The bus and tram drivers can also stamp your strippenkaart for you. All you need to do is inform them of the number of zones you intend to travel or mention your destination. In spite of the fact that they are usually aware of the number of zones connected to your trip, it would still be wise for you to be aware of it too. When you buy a 2, 3 or 8-strippenkaart from the driver, the first time it will always be stamped by the driver.

How many strips should be stamped

For travel by means of public transport The Netherlands has been divided into zones. The number of strips that should be stamped equals the number of zones in which you travel, plus one base strip. In case your means of transport takes you through the same zone several times you will obviously only count this zone once. At most stops and on the transport company''s schedule is indicated how many zones you travel through. The example below shows a trip from A to B through 7 zones. This trip requires you to stamp 8 strips: 7 zones plus one base strip.

Traveling without a valid travel pass

When you travel without a valid travel pass, you could be fined upon inspection of your ticket. The official fine regulations are: When you pay the fine within 7 days, you will have to pay € 35,00. When you pay the fine after 7 days, the fine will be increased by € 10,00, administrative charges, and you will have to pay € 45,00. This amount should be paid within 3 weeks, counting from the date on which you have received the fine. In addition, the fine will be increased with the amount that was due for your trip.

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