Snow & Heatwave Plans

NORMAL BUS SERVICE

SNOW PLAN 

In case of snow and/or ice, or disruptions to our normal bus service for other reasons, we will inform you by email which service state applies for that day:

 
  • LIMITED SERVICE : Some routes are not in operation – please check the website for details
  • NO BUS SERVICE :  The school is open but the school buses are not running, pupils must make their own way to school.
 

Please check the APEEE website for details on your specific bus route and stops. This information can be found via

 

 Please also verify that your email details registered in your Secured Zone are correct.

We strongly advise parents to check the APEEE website daily if there is snow or other adverse weather conditions are forecast. If anything, other than NORMAL BUS SERVICE is stated, there will be changes to routes or bus stops.

HEATWAVE PLAN

RMI – Explanation of Alert Codes

  • GREEN Code: Nothing special to report.
  • YELLOW Code: Stay alert and vigilant.
  • ORANGE Code: Be prepared and follow the recommendations.
  • RED Code: Take action and strictly follow all recommendations.

1. Plan Activation

The plan is activated:

  • When an orange alert or higher is issued by the RMI (Royal Meteorological Institute) for the Brussels region: Weather in Belgium – RMI
  • And/or when forecast temperatures exceed 30°C during bus departure times.
 

The decision to activate the plan is made by the Transport Manager, in coordination with the management team.

2. Bus Organisation and Routes

Immediate measures:

  • Identification of buses equipped with air conditioning.
  • Priority allocation of longer routes to air-conditioned buses.
  • If this is not possible, shorter routes will be assigned to non-air-conditioned buses.
 

Note:

In accordance with Belgian legislation (Royal Decree of 15 March 1968 concerning the technical requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018), air conditioning is not mandatory on school buses. Nevertheless, we make every effort to adapt our fleet during periods of extreme heat.

National Strike on 13th February 2025 📣

As announced in the national media, a strike will take place on 13th February 2025, which could cause disruption and create trafic.

The transport service will keep the concerned parents informed in real time about cancellations, absent supervisors, etc.

We understand that this may cause inconvenience and would like to thank you in advance for your understanding and patience during this exceptional circumstance. We will do our best to minimise disruption.

Best regards, 

APEEE Bxl II Transport

Grève nationale le 13 février 2025 📣🚌

Comme annoncé dans les médias nationaux, une grève aura lieu le 13 février 2025, ce qui pourrait entraîner des perturbations sur le réseau routier de la capitale.

Le service transport tiendra informé en temps réel les parents concernés au sujet d’annulation, absence de surveillants, etc.

Nous comprenons que cela peut causer des désagréments et nous tenons à vous remercier d’avance de votre compréhension et patience en cette circonstance exceptionnelle. Nous ferons de notre mieux pour minimiser les perturbations.

Bien à vous,

APEEE Bxl II Transport