Tienen ends 28-year New Year's Eve safe transport program citing non-core task

The Belgian city of Tienen is discontinuing its 'Safe Transport' initiative after 28 years, a program providing free rides home on New Year's Eve in collaboration with JAT event drivers and neighboring municipalities. Mobility alderman Olivia Verstrepen (Durf Tienen) argues it is not a core city task and aims to cut costs. The decision may reduce public safety during holiday celebrations and could face local opposition.