Antwerp (Eurotoday) – Bus operators from line 36 on Antwerp’s Left Bank initiated an affirmative dialogue with youths who were loitering following the Saturday evening incident.
Bus drivers on line 36 in Antwerp‘s Left Bank opened dialogue with nearby youths after one experienced harassment from local teenagers when using a mobile toilet as a break stop.
The incident required prompt responses when drivers initiated a work stoppage along with dialogue which focused on future prevention strategies.
The bus driver who operated line 36 took a restroom break at the IGLO stop’s mobile toilet last Saturday night when youths attempted to topple the toilet and shake it while he was inside. Union member Wim De Jonghe (BTB-ABVV) reported that when the driver hit his head, he managed to escape without serious injuries.
“When a bus driver on line 36 was sitting in a mobile toilet for his toilet break at the IGLO stop, the youths shook the toilet and tried to push it over. The man hit his head, but luckily he was able to get out of the toilet on his own,”
Says union member Wim De Jonghe (BTB-ABVV).
“The drivers on line 36 immediately stopped working. Moreover, it was not the first incident on that line ,”
Says De Jonghe.
On Sunday, the drivers resumed work and entered into discussions with several young people.
“We know from previous incidents where these young people hang out. We went to see them to talk to them. Saamo, a non-profit organization that works with young people, several bus drivers, inspectors, the police and several of our union members were present at the discussion,”
Says De Jonghe.
“We have explained to the young people that such behaviour is absolutely unacceptable. Bullying of bus drivers must stop. Such incidents also have an immediate impact on the service on that line, because drivers then immediately stop working. Young people are always welcome on the bus, but they must behave.”
“It was a constructive conversation, the young people responded with understanding. Everyone wants to find a solution together. We explained to them that the drivers just want to do their job. We are hopeful that it will remain calm and quiet and especially that the bus drivers can work in safe conditions,”
Says De Jonghe.
Line 36 is currently operated by De Lijn subcontractors. They advocate permanent toilets for the bus drivers.
“So that they can take a sanitary break in a building in a quiet and especially safe way. We also want closed cabins for the drivers,”
Says De Jonghe.
De Jonghe says that there will hopefully be further consultations with De Lijn in the coming days.
“The drivers have also been asked to report all incidents via the dispatch, but we mainly hope that it remains calm.”
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6 responses to “Antwerp Bus 36: Drivers Address Loitering Youths After Saturday’s Incident”
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Looks like the youths of Antwerp have found a new way to engage in modern interpretation of “port-a-loo” wrestling. Who knew that a mobile toilet could turn into a community dialogue hub? 😂🚍 Better keep an eye out for future “toilet talks!”
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Talk about a ‘loo’-ser situation! I suppose when you’re not busy flipping burgers or flipping the bird, shaking a toilet sounds like a prime way to pass the time, innit? 🚍😂
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Talk about a real “toilet humor” moment! 😅 Just when you think public transport can’t get more exciting, the youths turn a loo break into a local episode of “Survivor: Antwerp Edition.” Who knew bus drivers also had to tackle parkour challenges in the name of sanitation? 🚍💩
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Seems like bus drivers in Antwerp are now moonlighting as youth counselors—talk about a career change! Next thing you know, they’ll be handing out ‘How to Behave on Public Transport’ pamphlets during their coffee breaks! 😂🚌
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Seems like the future of public transport in Antwerp now involves more negotiations with the local youth than with the transport authority. Who knew a mobile toilet could turn into a makeshift parliament for bus drivers? 🚍💩
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Just what we needed, a bus driver’s guide to youth diplomacy! Next up on the agenda: “How to negotiate with teenagers while trapped in a mobile loo.” 😅 At this rate, they’ll be handing out diplomas for toilet diplomacy in no time!
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6 responses to “Antwerp Bus 36: Drivers Address Loitering Youths After Saturday’s Incident”
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Looks like the youths of Antwerp have found a new way to engage in modern interpretation of “port-a-loo” wrestling. Who knew that a mobile toilet could turn into a community dialogue hub? 😂🚍 Better keep an eye out for future “toilet talks!”
-
Talk about a ‘loo’-ser situation! I suppose when you’re not busy flipping burgers or flipping the bird, shaking a toilet sounds like a prime way to pass the time, innit? 🚍😂
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Talk about a real “toilet humor” moment! 😅 Just when you think public transport can’t get more exciting, the youths turn a loo break into a local episode of “Survivor: Antwerp Edition.” Who knew bus drivers also had to tackle parkour challenges in the name of sanitation? 🚍💩
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Seems like bus drivers in Antwerp are now moonlighting as youth counselors—talk about a career change! Next thing you know, they’ll be handing out ‘How to Behave on Public Transport’ pamphlets during their coffee breaks! 😂🚌
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Seems like the future of public transport in Antwerp now involves more negotiations with the local youth than with the transport authority. Who knew a mobile toilet could turn into a makeshift parliament for bus drivers? 🚍💩
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Just what we needed, a bus driver’s guide to youth diplomacy! Next up on the agenda: “How to negotiate with teenagers while trapped in a mobile loo.” 😅 At this rate, they’ll be handing out diplomas for toilet diplomacy in no time!
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