Working from home, online classes, or just walking: how Amsterdam commuters are preparing for the national public transport strike

Commuters in Amsterdam are preparing for a national public transport strike that will disrupt transit services across the city, including the ferry lines serving the NDSM wharf. Many workers, such as marketing employee Luna Eymael, have opted to work from home because they cannot reach their offices, while others are forced to walk or pay for expensive taxi rides. Students at the ROC College are shifting to online learning for the day, comparing the situation to the disruptions seen during the pandemic. While some professionals have managed to secure transportation through employer-provided hotel stays and taxis, many others have found their travel plans completely blocked. Commuters traveling from outside the city, such as those from Utrecht, are particularly affected by the train cancellations, making it nearly impossible to reach their workplaces. Local taxi drivers remain divided on whether the strike will lead to increased demand, as many residents have already made alternative arrangements to avoid the city center chaos.