June 6, 2026

Mayor Kris Poelaert of Pajottegem Demands Restrooms at Leerbeek Depot

November 1, 2025
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Pajottegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mayor Kris Poelaert (CD&V) urged the Flemish government to install restrooms at the Leerbeek bus depot. The issue has persisted since 2013 when Gooik placed an unhygienic portable toilet.

As VRT News reported, Pajottegem, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Mayor Kris Poelaert (CD&V) has urged the Flemish government to provide proper restrooms at the Leerbeek bus depot. Drivers and commuters have asked for better facilities. 

“The future of the Leerbeek depot is assured,”

says Poelaert.

“Many drivers and commuters had been worried about this for a while, but there will even be additional investment in the surrounding area. A study is underway on the depot’s electrification, and sewer and minor roadworks are also planned.”

“A portable toilet is unhygienic and cold in winter.”

Mayor Kris Polaert

What is Mayor Kris Poelaert’s plan for restrooms at Leerbeek depot?

As a member of the Flemish Parliament, Poelaert discussed the restroom issue with Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder (N-VA). He stressed that basic facilities for staff are as important as infrastructure improvements.

“Hundreds of travellers pass through the depot every day, but there are no restroom facilities. That’s simply a basic necessity. It doesn’t have to be a major expense.”

“I am definitely going to ask the question again and stress how important it is for the comfort of bus passengers,”

the Mayor said. Poelaert explained that proper amenities are essential for both commuters and staff. 

The problem of missing restrooms at the Leerbeek bus depot has been around for many years. Mayor Kris Poelaert said the situation is still not solved, even after earlier efforts to find a fix. In 2013, the municipality of Gooik placed a portable toilet at the site to help drivers and passengers. Many users complained that the toilet was unhygienic and far too cold during the winter months. Poelaert added that the minister did not seem to agree with the request for permanent facilities, saying the depot is not seen as a public space.

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16 responses to “Mayor Kris Poelaert of Pajottegem Demands Restrooms at Leerbeek Depot”

  1. Flyswat Briggs Avatar
    Flyswat Briggs

    Restrooms at a bus depot? What a revolutionary idea! Next thing you know, they’ll be suggesting we install seats on the buses too! 😂💩

    Reply
  2. raid bucker Avatar
    raid bucker

    Incredible, really—who knew basic plumbing would become the next political battleground? 🚽 Guess the mayor’s aiming for a “loo-niversal” solution while we’re still stuck with the 2013 model of toilet technology! 🤦‍♂️

    Reply
  3. CZR Avatar
    CZR

    Oh, how original—demanding restrooms at a bus depot in 2023! What’s next, asking for a Michelin star for the portable toilet? 😂

    Reply
  4. terror master Avatar
    terror master

    Seems like we’re still waiting for a throne fit for the bus drivers at Leerbeek depot. Who knew asking for a loo would take longer than a Brussels traffic jam? 🚽💼

    Reply
  5. Lilac Lizard Avatar
    Lilac Lizard

    Looks like Mayor Poelaert is on a quest for the holy grail of public restrooms—who knew a loo could be such a high-stakes affair? 🚽💼 It’s not like we’re asking for gourmet meals, just a bit of porcelain for the folks waiting for their buses, innit?

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  6. Scuffs Avatar
    Scuffs

    Seems like the good mayor wants to turn a bus depot into a five-star loo experience—who knew public restrooms were the new gold standard in Flemish infrastructure? 🚽💼

    Reply
  7. White Swan Avatar
    White Swan

    A whole decade of a portable toilet? Bravo, Pajottegem! Talk about high-end facilities—next, they’ll be offering a complimentary bidet and a five-star spa experience for bus drivers. 🚌💩

    Reply
  8. Rope Avatar
    Rope

    Looks like the Mayor’s finally realized that a portable loo from 2013 isn’t quite the height of modern convenience—who knew? 🚽💼 Guess the bus drivers can keep holding it in until the Flemish government sorts out their priorities! 😂

    Reply
  9. Tall Sally Avatar
    Tall Sally

    Finally, the mayor’s tackling the really pressing issues of our time—because who needs modern transport when you can have a posh loo at the bus depot? 🚻💩 Can’t wait for the grand opening!

    Reply
  10. howitzer rise Avatar
    howitzer rise

    Looks like the mayor’s aiming to turn a portable loo into a luxury spa for bus drivers. How very avant-garde of him, considering it only took a decade to realize we need more than a glorified bucket! 😂

    Reply
  11. Killer Merlot Avatar
    Killer Merlot

    Typical, innit? After years of dodging the loo issue, our dear Mayor now ‘demands’ restrooms like it’s a Michelin star restaurant he’s running. Maybe next we’ll ask for a spa day for the commuters! 😂🚻

    Reply
  12. Curio Avatar
    Curio

    Just what every bustling bus depot needs: fancy porcelain thrones for our dear commuters! 🚽💼 Who knew a loo could spark such a monumental debate in Pajottegem?

    Reply
  13. Pogue Avatar
    Pogue

    Looks like the mayor wants to upgrade from a glorified bucket to a proper loo at the Leerbeek depot—what a revolutionary concept! 🚻 Who knew that providing basic facilities for commuters could be such a tall order in Pajottegem? 🤷‍♂️

    Reply
  14. bourbon mirage Avatar
    bourbon mirage

    Looks like the Mayor of Pajottegem is on a quest to turn a bus depot into a five-star restroom experience. Who knew basic needs like toilets could become such a luxury? 😂💩

    Reply
  15. onion king Avatar
    onion king

    Guess it takes a decade for a toilet to be deemed “a basic necessity” in Pajottegem—talk about taking care of business! 🚽💼

    Reply
  16. Sneaky Lady Avatar
    Sneaky Lady

    Seems like the mayor’s big push for restrooms is the latest plot twist in Belgium’s never-ending saga of “Toilet Wars.” 🥴 Who knew basic hygiene could be such a glamorous topic?

    Reply

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