PlayStation in Bike Storage Costs Security Guard His Job

A 23-year-old security guard in Nijmegen, Netherlands, was dismissed on the spot after being caught playing PlayStation during his shift in a bicycle parking facility, according to reports from AD.nl and De Gelderlander.

The incident, which occurred at an NS bicycle parking facility, led to immediate termination. His employer reportedly told him to “pack your things and never come back,” stating that the bicycle parking facility was “not an arcade.”

Details surrounding the event remain limited, with a video purportedly documenting the incident remaining “a mystery,” as reported by AD.nl. The dismissal has sparked discussion online, with some expressing sympathy for the former employee.

The case comes amidst broader concerns regarding security at NS bicycle parking facilities, as highlighted by bndestem.nl. Readers have called for increased security measures, such as the reinstatement of on-site guards, arguing that existing measures like cameras and access gates are insufficient to prevent theft, particularly of e-bikes.

The dismissal of the security guard has not prompted a response from the NS or the security company involved. As of February 14, 2026, no further details regarding potential legal challenges or appeals have been released.