Brussels' public transport network STIB has unveiled its annual report for 2022, with the company's CEO Brieuc de Meeûs claiming that they have neared pre-pandemic levels.
337.7 million journeys were recorded by STIB last year, carrying 84% of the total number of commuters that took public transport in 2019 before the outbreak of Covid-19.
According to STIB, this figure reaches 96-98% if you remove the number of travellers who have started working from home as a result of the pandemic.
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The metro remains the most popular mode of transport in Brussels, taken by 38.3% of passengers, followed by the tram with 31.6% and the bus with 30.1%. Metro journeys increased by 34% in 2022 due to the roll-out of new M7 vehicles intended to modernise the capital's public transport.
STIB also sold more tickets and monthly subscriptions in 2022, especially for commuters under the age of 25 who can receive their abonnement (subscription) for just €12 a year.
