This afternoon the police and De Lijn will work together. Dogs search for drugs, the inspectors for black riders. Most bus travelers think that approach is good. “They should do that more. Many people jump without a valid ticket or payment on the bus,” says bus traveler Omar Shekmohamadi.
In addition to prevention, Kortrijk now also uses a lick-to-piece policy in which amokmakers can get a place or bus ban. “During the day it is not too bad, but in the evening I don’t find it safe to walk around here as a woman,” Tine testifies.