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Passengers in Almere's public transport will have to wait another five weeks before they can board the new city buses, but the drivers have already been introduced to them. On 10 December, the transport company Keolis will take over bus transport from Connexxion. The buses will operate under the name AllGo. The 280 drivers will transfer to the new company. Other buses will also be introduced. Morning and evening rush hour On and around the De Kemphaan city estate, drivers will be given lessons in driving the new buses in groups of ten over the past few weeks. The 15-metre-long vehicles will be deployed on seven lines. They will pass by every five minutes during the morning and evening rush hour, and every eight minutes outside rush hour. A fifteen-minute service will be provided in the evening. Lockable driver's seat The buses have a low floor, wide aisles and wide doors. The buses have been designed to protect passengers and drivers from aggressive passengers. For example, the driver's seat can be locked and mirrors have been fitted throughout the bus to give the passengers a feeling of safety. There is also no cash on board. Passengers can only pay electronically.