From the weekend the long awaited DeLijn 'TramBus' service - Line 820 - has launched. The service runs from UZ Brussel hospital in Jette to Zaventem airport via Heysel, Koningslo, Vilvoorde town centre, Machelen and Diegem.
The 24-metre-long vehicles uses hybrid fuel cell technology, can carry up to 137 passengers and can use tram lines while having the flexibility of a bus elsewhere. More information here.
Exchange your mag stripe tickets
It is possible to exchange your valid/ unused magnetic cards for SMS or electronic card tickets either online (from 1 July) or a DeLijn shop or point of sale.