De Lijn
De Lijn is the public transport company operated by the Flemish government, providing bus and tram services across the Flanders region of Belgium. It functions as an autonomous agency under the supervision of the Flemish Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Mechelen
Founded
1990
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
state-owned
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Vlaamse Vervoermaatschappij
Data Hosting
BE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1991
Establishment of De Lijn
De Lijn was established as a Flemish public transport company following the regionalization of Belgian public transport.
2017
Transformation to autonomous agency
De Lijn was reorganized as an externally autonomous agency under the Flemish government.