STIB-MIVB

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STIB-MIVB: A Comprehensive Guide to Brussels' Public Transportation

STIB-MIVB (Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles - Maatschappij voor het Intercommunaal Vervoer te Brussel) is the public transport operator in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. It provides a comprehensive network of metro, tram, and bus services that connect the city center with its surrounding municipalities.

Metro

The STIB-MIVB metro system consists of four lines, designated by numbers and colors:

* Line 1 (green): Gare de l'Ouest - Stockel/Esplanade

* Line 2 (orange): Simonis - Elisabeth

* Line 5 (yellow): Érasme - Herrmann-Debroux

* Line 6 (blue): Roi Baudouin - Simonis

The metro operates from 5:30 AM to midnight on weekdays and from 6:00 AM to midnight on weekends and public holidays. The frequency of service varies depending on the time of day and the line, but trains generally run every 5-10 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak hours.

Tram

The STIB-MIVB tram network consists of 19 lines, designated by numbers:

* Lines 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 19, 25, 32, 33, 51: City center - various suburbs

* Lines 13, 15, 17, 24, 55: Inner-city routes

* Lines 39, 44, 82, 92, 93, 94: Peripheral routes

The trams operate from 5:30 AM to midnight on weekdays and from 6:00 AM to midnight on weekends and public holidays. The frequency of service varies depending on the line, but trams generally run every 5-10 minutes during peak hours and every 10-15 minutes during off-peak hours.

Bus

The STIB-MIVB bus network consists of over 50 lines, designated by numbers:

* Lines 12, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 41, 43, 46, 47, 48, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 87, 88, 89: City center - various suburbs

* Lines 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, 26, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 45, 49, 50, 52, 58, 62, 67, 68, 85, 86, 90, 91: Inner-city routes

* Lines 29, 44, 95, 96, 97, 98: Night buses

The buses operate from 5:30 AM to midnight on weekdays and from 6:00 AM to midnight on weekends and public holidays. The frequency of service varies depending on the line, but buses generally run every 10-15 minutes during peak hours and every 15-30 minutes during off-peak hours.

Fares

The STIB-MIVB offers a variety of fare options, including single tickets, 10-trip tickets, 24-hour passes, and monthly passes. Single tickets can be purchased at metro stations, tram stops, and bus stops. 10-trip tickets, 24-hour passes, and monthly passes can be purchased at STIB-MIVB ticket offices and online.

Accessibility

The STIB-MIVB network is accessible to people with disabilities. All metro stations and most tram and bus stops are equipped with ramps or elevators. The STIB-MIVB also offers a door-to-door transportation service for people with severe disabilities.

Future Developments

The STIB-MIVB is constantly expanding and improving its network. In recent years, the company has extended the metro line 5 to the west and opened a new tram line 9. The STIB-MIVB is also planning to extend the metro line 3 to the south and open a new tram line 10.