Motorists can now park at the new P+R Victory Boogie Woogie on Laan van Hoornwijck 70T and travel to The Hague city centre in approximately 15 minutes using tram 1 or 15.
P+R stands for Park and Ride, a system that allows drivers to park their cars outside the city centre and continue their journey by public transport. These facilities are common throughout the Netherlands and offer a convenient alternative to driving into busy city centres, where parking can be expensive.
The new facility has 338 parking spaces and was officially opened on Wednesday 14 October by Alderman for Mobility Adeel Mahmood.
Convenient Parking and Public Transport Connections
The new Park and Ride facility is located near the A4 and A13 motorways, with convenient connections to The Hague’s public transport network.
Visitors can park without booking in advance, although regular parking charges apply. Those wishing to use the discounted P+R combination ticket, which includes parking and return tram travel, should reserve online before their visit.
The parking facility is open 24 hours a day.
P+R Tickets and Tram Travel
A combined P+R parking and tram ticket costs €6.50 for one person, with an additional €1 for each extra passenger, up to a maximum of €10.50 for a group of five.
The ticket includes parking and a same-day return journey on tram 1 or 15. Travellers can book online in advance and should check the applicable parking conditions, including the permitted parking duration, when making their reservation.
Combining Car and Public Transport
According to Alderman Mahmood, the new facility reflects the city’s aim to offer travellers more choice in how they get around.
“Every journey is different. With this location, we are making it easier to combine car travel with public transport. The P+R contributes to the city’s accessibility and a better balance between different transport options.”
The new P+R provides another option for people travelling into The Hague, allowing them to park outside the city centre and continue their journey by tram.
More information:
Gemeente Den Haag (English):
https://www.denhaag.nl/en/parking/park-economically-park-and-ride-pr/
Parking reservations (English):
https://slimparkeren.nl/en/parkride/
HTM ticket conditions (English):
https://www.htm.nl/en/tickets-and-subscriptions/product-conditions/p-r_victory-boogiewoogie/
Source: Gemeente Den Haag
Translation to English/Editing: The Hague Online
Image Credit: Valerie Kuypers
