Public transport strike? Students and teachers take a sloop from Amsterdam-Noord to school in the West
Students and teachers from a primary school in Amsterdam used a chartered boat to cross the water during a citywide public transport strike. This creative solution allowed them to avoid a difficult long-distance bicycle detour while ensuring both staff and students arrived at school on time.
During a major public transport strike, teachers and students from De Zeeheld primary school in Amsterdam organized a unique commute across the water. With the help of a local boat rental company, the group traveled via a small sloop from Amsterdam-Noord to the city's West district to avoid a lengthy fifteen-kilometer detour. The alternative transit arrangement was made possible after a parent connected the school with the rental agency, which provided the boat for both morning and afternoon trips.
Despite heavy rain and cold weather, the group viewed the experience as an enjoyable adventure rather than a disruption. School director Nadine Duymaer Van Twist extended the opportunity to other nearby schools, such as the De Eilanden montessori school, to help staff members reach their workplaces. Participants dismissed any criticism regarding the nature of the commute, emphasizing that finding creative ways to reach their destination was a practical necessity during the strike, turning a difficult morning into a positive and memorable event for everyone involved.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
