Organisation
De Lijn is the Flemish government-owned enterprise that provides public bus and tram transport in Flanders. Every year, some 3.5 million people use our services one or more times.
De Lijn is a centrally managed organisation with decentralised operations for those services that need to be on the ground and close to the customers. In this way, it contributes to the new Flemish transport model constructed around fifteen transport regions. The head office is located at Motstraat 20, 2800 Mechelen (company number BE 0242 069 537). In 2024, De Lijn offered approximately 208 million vehicle kilometres. It runs three tram networks (Antwerp, Ghent and the Coastal Tram); about half of the bus services are outsourced to external operators.
Core figures 2024
Kilometers covered
| De Lijn | External operators (regular + student transport) | De Lijn + External operators | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 83 564 279 | 105 689 316 | 189 253 595 |
| E-bus | 2 053 772 | 2 053 772 | |
| Tram bus | 602 964 | 602 964 | |
| Tram | 16 325 293 | 16 325 293 | |
| Total | 102 573 308 | 105 689 316 | 208 235 624 |
Mobile tickets
In 2024, 22 518 296 mobile tickets were sold and 9 231 113 contactless tickets were purchased.
Personnel De Lijn
In 2024 De Lijn had 8 244 employees. In addition there are around 2 561 employees in private companies who drive by order of De Lijn.
De Lijn is looking for impressive employees
We are looking for new employees who want to be part of our team. It doesn't matter who you are, where you live or what your background is. You are welcome at De Lijn. Be sure to take a look at our job site, because we undoubtedly have a vacancy that suits you.
Apply at De LijnGoverning bodies
De Lijn has three governing bodies with specific powers:
General assembly
The board of directors
Management committee
For and about the shareholders
Shareholding has a long history, dating back to the period 1885-1950 and the construction of the local railways: in addition to the Belgian state, the relevant provinces and municipalities and in some cases private individuals also provided capital for the creation of a line.
Board of directors
The board of directors is De Lijn’s highest management body. It has the most extensive authority. The board of directors consists of eleven directors (including the chair and vice-chair), four observers and two supervisory directors from the Flemish Government.
Management committee
The management committee is the management team of De Lijn and consists of the director-general and the seven directors.
Annual reports
As well as numerous statistics, the annual report contains an overview of the running of De Lijn over the past year, its plans for the future and its financial situation. As well as the balance sheet and income statement, the report includes information about the implementation of basic accessibility, the most important projects of the De Lijn within its Business Units and Support Services and how De Lijn is preparing for the future and other matters.
View the annual reports
the sustainability report
Every year, the sustainability report provides an overview of sustainability projects. This enables De Lijn to give a clear picture of how our social projects are progressing. The sustainability report is part of our integrated annual report.
Read the 2024 report (NL)More info
Memorandum 2024-2029: Time to pick up the pace
It’s five minutes to midnight... The effects of global warming are increasingly evident. To turn the tide, clear and far-reaching policy choices need to be made in various areas. Because today’s choices have a significant impact on a climate-neutral future.
Responsible enterprise
De Lijn is working hard on a safe, accessible and environmentally-friendly public transport.
De LijnInfo
Do you have a question about your abonnement or our other tickets, are you looking for travel information or do you have an urgent question or report?
Resolute innovation
How can we improve public transport for you still further? And how can we do so as sustainably as possible? These questions form the basis for our vision for the future. In order to make that vision a reality, we seek resolute innovation at De Lijn.
Join us on the journey towards less CO₂
We have been providing transport sustainably together throughout Flanders for 30 years. And we’re clearer than ever about where we’re heading: towards smarter mobility. Will you join us on the journey?
History
A look at the history of public transport and De Lijn from 1873 to the present.