Texel Residents Launch New Evening Bus to Guarantee Secure Transport Residence

Subsequent summer season, individuals on Texel can use a brand new night time bus. The thought for the bus comes from Texel residents Arwin and Merlijn Touw and is supported by catering entrepreneurs in De Koog.

“Not having the ability to get dwelling safely at night time after an evening out or go to a restaurant is a giant downside for younger individuals on Texel,” mentioned Arwin Touw at NH. “Many dad and mom can solely sleep once they hear the important thing within the door once more. Through the use of a shuttle bus, we are able to deliver the children dwelling safely on the weekend.”

On Texel there is just one taxi firm energetic at night time, and reservations are additionally required. In consequence, a whole lot of younger individuals need to cycle or stroll dwelling on usually murky roads after going out.

On the kitchen desk, in a dialog between father and son, the plan arose to rearrange it ourselves, says Merlijn Touw (20), who goes out frequently in De Koog. So father and son Touw are inserting themselves in an extended custom. The ferry to the island is already out there since 1907 within the arms of Texel’s personal residents, which remains to be clearly seen below the identify Texels Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming (TESO).

Arwin and Merlijn Touw took it critically. That they had discussions with catering entrepreneurs, taxi entrepreneurs, town, night time transport operators elsewhere within the nation and with the youth of Texel. And, virtually, to have the ability to drive the bus himself, Merlijn Touw acquired his bus driving license.

Formally, the 2 have now determined, the night time bus will run on weekends from July 1. However on the primary weekend of June, a gaggle of drivers will take a look at drive via the Ronde om Texel, the annual crusing race, and the WAVES music pageant, which takes place on the similar time.

A ticket for the bus prices 5 euros. That is under the associated fee worth, however it’s potential as a result of town of Texel supplies a subsidy of 40,000 euros and lots of entrepreneurs help the undertaking.

“We imagine that night time transport is essential,” says Arnold Kaercher on behalf of the catering enterprise Koger. He expects extra guests. “Folks can not come to De Koog, however they can not leaving city after an evening out.”

To forestall individuals from abusing or damaging the bus, a safety guard travels with every shuttle. “These are the safety guards which can be additionally on the cafes,” says Arwin Touw.

“They know what’s going on. We’re additionally involved with them. If there’s somebody who’s behaving unpleasantly, we shortly let one another know. And if it occurs, the take away that particular person from the bus.”