Starting from the 2025-08-18 19:17:00 school year, Brussels students will benefit from a simpler process to renew their MIVB school subscriptions. The new procedure no longer requires submitting a school certificate, making public transport access easier for young commuters. How will this change impact students and their daily travel in the Belgian capital?
- Eliminate school attest for Brussels students
- Offer school subscription for 12-24 years
- Provide Brupass for multi-network access
- Require attest for non-Brussels domiciled students
- Increase youth public transport usage significantly
- Introduce 18-24 year Brussels transport pass
The MIVB school subscription, designed for students aged 12 to 24, offers unlimited travel on the MIVB network for just 12 euros per year, excluding line 12 from Brussels Airport. Additionally, the Brupass option allows access to De Lijn, TEC, and NMBS services within Brussels for 56 euros annually, with discounts for multiple subscriptions in one family.
With these updates, more young people are expected to use public transport. But what does this mean for Brussels’ public transport landscape moving forward?
Removing the school certificate requirement simplifies the renewal process, encouraging more young people to use public transport. This shift aligns with recent Trends showing increased youth ridership. Key points include:
- Students domiciled in Brussels no longer need to submit a school certificate to renew their MIVB subscription.
- The affordable 12-euro annual subscription covers unlimited MIVB travel, excluding line 12 from the airport.
- Brupass offers expanded access to regional networks for 56 euros, with family discounts.
- Recent data shows 90% of Brussels youth aged 18-24 use public transport, up from 70% before the 2022 youth subscription.
Will this streamlined process encourage even more young people to choose public transport? As Brussels continues to invest in affordable and accessible travel options, students and families should explore these benefits and plan their commutes accordingly.
