Belgium faces increasing violence against De Lijn public transport inspectors this year. Inspectors have missed many workdays due to assaults and growing security fears.
Last year, one hundred twenty-six physical and ninety-eight verbal attacks occurred.
Total absenteeism among inspectors peaked at one thousand seven hundred fifty days last year. Founded reports show incidents have risen each year since two thousand nineteen began.
Recent Antwerp-Berchem station attack left one inspector seriously injured during duty. De Lijn management proposes varied safety measures addressing ongoing concerns of their staff.