Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET; English: Rotterdam Electric Tram) is the main public transport operator in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It started in 1905 when they took over the city tram lines from RTM (Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij). It currently operates 64 bus lines, 11 tram lines and five metro/light rail lines in Rotterdam and the surrounding municipalities.
RET used to employ the national tariff system, like other local transport companies in the Netherlands. On 29 January 2009, fares on the metro switched to using an OV-chipkaart; bus and tram fares followed on 11 February 2010.
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On 6 January 2025 RET changed most of its tramline numbers and their destinations. Tramlines 21, 23, 24 and 25 changed to the numbers 11, 3, 1 and 5. Tramlines 3 and 5 now terminate at Rotterdam Centraal to increase punctuality and be more reliable. Line 7 now goes to Marconiplein instead of Willemsplein. Line 8 goes to Schiebroek via Eendrachtsplein instead of Leuvehaven and Beurs. New line 6 was added for a fast connection to Kleiweg from Heemraadsplein. Line 20 got suspended, frequency on tramlines 2, 3 and 5 got increased.