JC 140.01 — Buses and coaches — Buses and coaches: meal vouchers arrive on 1 April 2026
The 2025-2026 sectoral agreement for JC 140.01, signed on 19 March 2026, introduces meal vouchers for the first time in several bus and coach sub-sectors. Face value of €3.09 (employer share €2, employee share €1.09) from 1 April 2026. Sectoral eco-vouchers remain in force, up to €250 per year.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
First-ever meal voucher introduction: where to start?
Your workers had never received meal vouchers. Rolling them out for 1 April 2026 means configuring payroll, informing drivers and garage staff, and meeting the deadline.
Driver shortage: how do you retain them?
The sector struggles to recruit and retain drivers. Going beyond the sectoral minimum and offering a competitive benefits package makes the difference in becoming an employer of choice.
Eligibility by sub-sector and seniority: a headache?
Rules differ between buses and coaches, 5 years of seniority conditions certain eco-vouchers, and everything is calculated pro rata for part-timers. Keeping accurate records is essential.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
Introduction of meal vouchers at €3.09
From 1 April 2026, meal vouchers of €3.09 per worked day (employer €2, employee €1.09) for OTW TEC regular transport, special regular transport and unregulated transport (coaches).
Sectoral eco-vouchers up to €250
Eco-vouchers in two tranches of €125, up to €250 per year for full-time workers. In buses, all full-time workers are entitled; in coaches, drivers with 5 years of seniority receive €125, paid by 30 June.
Pro rata calculation and Flemish monitoring
Meal vouchers and eco-vouchers are calculated pro rata for part-timers. Companies active in Flemish regular bus transport (De Lijn contractors) should monitor a possible extension of the measure.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Sectoral agreement signed
JC 140.01 signs its 2025-2026 sectoral agreement, introducing meal vouchers for the first time across several bus and coach sub-sectors.
Meal vouchers take effect
The €3.09 meal vouchers become mandatory for OTW TEC regular transport, special regular transport and unregulated transport (coaches).
Coach eco-vouchers paid
In the coach sub-sector, the €125 eco-vouchers must be paid to eligible drivers (5 years of seniority) by 30 June at the latest.
Sectoral federation: FBAA
Manage meal vouchers and eco-vouchers without administrative overload
With a digital Monizze platform, automate the issuance and tracking of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers for a dispersed workforce with diverse contracts. You reduce errors linked to seniority and sub-sectors, secure compliance and free up your HR and payroll teams for operational planning.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 140.01
Verify the obligations of your JC 140.01
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
When are meal vouchers introduced in buses and coaches?
When are meal vouchers introduced in buses and coaches?
Which workers are entitled to eco-vouchers and for what amount?
Which workers are entitled to eco-vouchers and for what amount?
Does this apply to Flemish regular bus transport (De Lijn)?
Does this apply to Flemish regular bus transport (De Lijn)?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
Other sectors
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+€2 or introduction at €3.09 from 1 July 2026
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Mandatory sectoral meal vouchers of €3.09 for blue-collar workers from January 2026
ExploreJC 107 — Master tailors and dressmakers
Meal voucher increase of +€2 per day worked, €6 minimum from 2026
ExploreJC 109 / 215 — Clothing and garment industry
Sectoral meal voucher increase of +€1.25 per day worked
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