Amsterdam banning tourist buses in latest move to curb overtourism


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Every day, up to 450 tourist buses drive into the city centre of Amsterdam. This is far too many, says the city council and wants more spaces to stay free for pedestrians and cyclists. – Photo: Daniel Reinhardt/dpa

As many as 450 tourist buses crowd out the tight canal streets of Amsterdam everyday, many leaving their engines running and emitting fumes while tourists stroll the picturesque nearby surroundings.

Municipal officials, hoping to make Amsterdam a more liveable city in spite of the massive tourist draw of famous galleries, canal walkways and legal marijuana, now want to stop coaches from entering the city centre.

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