The previous worldwide bus stop was at Koningin Astridplein. Due to the high traffic pressure there, the city, in assessment with the sector and De Lijn, began searching for a brand-new area near to Antwerp-Central Train Station

From those discussions, the Franklin Rooseveltplaats became the most noticeable and available location for tourists. The transfer alternatives to train, cable car and bus are likewise a stone’s toss from the platform.

Alderman for Movement Koen Kennis (N-VA): “The benefits of the stop at the Rooseveltplaats promote themselves: more comfy, more roomy, clearer. That is to the advantage of all celebrations, not least the travelers.”

De Lijn’s routine port lines have actually been reduced to Park and Trip Luchtbal to make space at the platform. This was carried out in assessment with the City of Antwerp and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges To correctly organize making use of the brand-new stop, an arrangement was concluded with each bus business independently.

Stefan Van den Abbeele, local transportation supervisor De Lijn: “We are happy that a service has actually been discovered that works for all celebrations included. The different traffic circulations can be much better arranged at the Franklin Rooseveltplaats. This is likewise an enhancement for travelers on worldwide buses: they instantly have many intriguing transfer alternatives with De Lijn bus and cable car to select from in order to reach their last location.”

With the arrival of the brand-new stop, the short-term stop at Quinten Matsijslei will no longer act as a boarding and disembarking point for tourists of the worldwide bus business.

The stop will continue to exist this year as a waiting area for early or late arrivals.