Regional bus and train strikes are disrupting travel across much of the country today, so check your route before you leave. Elsewhere, there is news from Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a major trial opens in Germany.
Regional strike stops buses and trains across most of the country
A strike by regional public transport workers is severely disrupting bus routes and regional train services across the Netherlands on Wednesday. If you normally take a regional bus or a local train to work or school, plan another way to travel or allow a lot of extra time.
Source: NL Times
Police concerned for missing woman in Amsterdam
Police in Amsterdam say they are concerned for the safety of a 29-year-old woman who has gone missing in the city. She was last seen on a bike with a man police have not identified.
Source: DutchNews
Fewer buses today, Nord Stream trial opens and mild weather
NOS’s morning briefing warns bus passengers that strikes mean fewer buses are running across the country today, and reports that the trial over the 2022 Nord Stream attack opens in Germany. The weather should help anyone switching to a bike: it will be dry with sunny spells, especially this morning, and temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees.
Source: NOS
Residents object to Amsterdam PridePad despite permit
In Amsterdam, a permit has already been granted for a “PridePad” on the Churchilllaan, according to Het Parool. Local residents are now collecting objections to the plan.
Source: Het Parool
Four vehicles burn out near the Spaansebrug
Four vehicles burned out overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday next to the Spaansebrug in Rotterdam-West. They were two box trucks, a company van and a small van.
Source: Rijnmond
Strike leaves most regional buses around The Hague parked
Regional broadcaster Omroep West is running a live blog on the strike in its area, which includes The Hague. Most regional bus companies are not running or are not expected to run, although one company is still operating, so check your own operator’s updates before you travel.
Source: Omroep West
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Sources
- NL Times: Public transport strike: No buses, regional trains running in most of the Netherlands, accessed 14 October 2026
- DutchNews: Woman, 29, goes missing in Amsterdam on bike with unknown man, accessed 14 October 2026
- NOS: Wekdienst 14/10: Busstakingen door hele land • Proces Nord Stream-aanslag van start, accessed 14 October 2026
- Het Parool: PridePad op de Churchilllaan al vergund, maar buurtbewoners verzamelen bezwaren, accessed 14 October 2026
- Rijnmond: Vuurzee verwoest vier wagens, accessed 14 October 2026
- Omroep West: Liveblog staking streekvervoer | Deze busmaatschappijen rijden niet, één rijdt er wél, accessed 14 October 2026
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