Kids voor Niks (Kids for Nothing) is proving a hit in The Hague. Since the pilot launched on 10 March, children aged 4 to 11 have been able to travel for free on HTM and EBS trams and buses within the city. The initial sign-up goal of 30% was reached within two weeks; uptake now stands at 49%, representing more than 24,000 children.
Alderman Arjen Kapteijns (Energy Transition, Mobility and Raw Materials) said: “It’s great to see that almost half of The Hague’s children have signed up for Kids for Nothing. Thanks in part to this success, we’ve decided, together with HTM, to extend the pilot for a year, until December 2026. I hope that everyone who hasn’t yet applied for the pass will do so to get to know the city and its public transport better.”
The campaign aims to introduce children to public transport in a fun and accessible way while helping to reduce transport poverty, so every child has an equal opportunity to get around. It also supports a more sustainable future: the earlier children become familiar with public transport, the more likely they are to use it later in life—helping to cut car traffic and keep our city cleaner.
How to apply: parents or guardians can request the free Kids voor Niks public transport chip card at www.denhaag.nl/kidsvoorniks. You’ll need a DigiD, your child’s citizen service number (BSN) and a digital photo. The card arrives within 10 business days and is ready to use.
Text & Image: Gemeente Den Haag
Translation: The Hague Online