STIB/MIVB, or the Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company, is the public transport system in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. It’s called by two names because Brussels has both French and Dutch as official languages.
- STIB…. “Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles” in French
- MIVB….”Maatschappij voor het Intercommunaal Vervoer te Brussel” in Dutch
STIB/MIVB operates buses, trams, and the metro in Brussels, making it easier for people to get around the city and nearby areas. This dual naming helps everyone in the region, whether they speak French or Dutch, easily use and understand the transportation system.
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