Politics
North Holland Freezes De Pijp Transit Fares Through 2027
The legislation freezes regional tram and bus fares through 2027, directly affecting daily travel costs for residents who rely on lines serving De Pijp.
How we reported this
The North Holland provincial assembly passed the Regional Transport Pricing Adjustment Bill on 3 July 2026, which sets a two-year cap on fares for GVB-operated trams and buses in Amsterdam districts including De Pijp. The measure affects an estimated 18,000 daily commuters from the neighborhood who use lines 4, 12 and 24 to reach central Amsterdam workplaces.
The bill follows the provincial budget review completed in June, when transport operators reported a 14 percent rise in operating costs since 2024. Provincial records show the cap responds to those figures by shifting 2.3 million euros from infrastructure reserves to fare support rather than raising ticket prices.
Daily costs for De Pijp households
Under the freeze a monthly GVB pass remains at 112 euros instead of rising to 128 euros as previously scheduled. Local advocates note that this holds steady the transport portion of household budgets for the 4,200 De Pijp residents who commute to jobs in the Zuidas financial district each weekday. The legislation states that the cap applies only to single tickets and monthly passes purchased through the OV-chipkaart system.
Policy analysts say the change also covers weekend and evening services on the same routes, which serve shift workers at the Albert Cuyp market and nearby care facilities. The bill’s fiscal note projects that 650,000 euros of the allocated sum will offset revenue shortfalls on De Pijp segments of the network through December 2027.
Implementation timeline
The government says the policy will take effect on 1 January 2027, with GVB required to publish updated fare tables by 15 November 2026. Provincial documents indicate that any surplus from the 2.3 million euro fund at the end of 2027 will return to the general transport budget for the following year.
Residents can track further amendments through the provincial bill registry, which lists public hearings scheduled for September in the Amsterdam city hall annex. The legislation contains no provision for extending the cap beyond 2027 without a new vote.