Brussels transit authority improves accessibility for riders with disabilities
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The Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (MIVB) has modified nearly 500 bus and tram stops in Brussels since 2019 to make them accessible for people with limited mobility.
About one-quarter of the city’s 2,200 above-ground stops now allow independent access. Half of the stops are accessible with assistance. In 2025, the MIVB plans to renovate 57 more stops, including 38 bus stops and 19 tram stops. These improvements aim to increase accessibility, safety, and comfort for all passengers.
The MIVB is also working to make its metro system more accessible. Currently, 59 of the 69 metro and pre-metro stations have lifts to the platforms. New M7 metro trains also simplify boarding for people with limited mobility because of their lower entry and reduced gap between the train and platform. The transit authority collaborates with Brussels Mobility and local municipalities on these projects, but progress depends on wider urban planning and heritage restrictions.
