In this episode, Michelle and Alex discuss all things public transportation in the Netherlands (or, in Dutch, openbaar vervoer or OV)... well, mostly all things related to the trains in the Netherlands.
0:54 why are we discussing this?
2:04 dutch network connectivity
5:54 the magical ov-chipkaart
10:30 similar trips in the united states
13:32 is the system here well connected?
14:51 the cost of public transit in the netherlands
19:59 but what about cars?
22:31 is the cost of transit manageable?
25:55 delays and cancellations
28:42 food service
29:30 seat availability
31:26 dutch train customer satisfaction
34:59 how do we feel about the experience?
37:02 dutch word of the week