Primary school students cross the IJ in a sloop: "It feels like a school trip"
Public transport strikes in Amsterdam have suspended ferry services across the IJ, forcing residents to find alternative travel methods. While primary school students successfully crossed the water by chartered boat, other commuters faced delays and unauthorized transport attempts were stopped by police.
A public transport strike has caused significant travel disruptions in Amsterdam, leaving many commuters stranded as ferry services across the IJ were halted. Among those affected were students from primary school De Zeeheld, who were able to cross the water thanks to a sloop arranged by a parent. While some children enjoyed the unconventional journey as if it were a school trip, others were caught off guard, including cyclists who had expected normal ferry operations to continue.
In response to the transit suspension, political party Ja21 deployed a van to transport pedestrians and cyclists to the city center, aiming to demonstrate how a different municipal approach might handle such logistics. Meanwhile, unauthorized boat operators attempted to charge commuters for crossing the IJ, but these taxi services were quickly shut down by police intervention. The ongoing strike continues to impact daily travel for residents living in the northern part of the city.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
