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Dthese types of tickets, Metro/Train/RER or Bus/tram, costing respectively 2.50 euros (today 5 euros) or 2.00 euros (compared to 2.15 euros currently), this will be the choice offered from 1is January 2025 to the traveler who will travel to the Paris region. Unless you subscribe to a Navigo package, this doublet can replace 50,000 combinations from station to station, metro station, tram, bus, etc.
The sale by the machines of the new generation of tickets will not take place before 1is January. At the RATP, there is no fear of exceptional crowds, as that day was not a peak in traffic. To tell the truth, the Métro-Train-RER Ticket, like the Bus-Tram Ticket, is aimed at occasional Ile-de-France residents and tourists who, of course, we would like to see in greater numbers on public transport. The typical user is a grandmother who, on Wednesdays, takes her grandchildren to the museum or the theater. The teleworking employee can also be a target when the number of days spent on the company’s premises no longer justifies the purchase of a subscription.
Three million users could be affected. With this reform, no more headaches over tariff zones (1-3, 1-5, 3-5, etc.). Two new transport tickets valid throughout Île-de-France, excluding airport areas, are appearing.
The current t+ cardboard ticket remains valid on the Metro, Bus, Tram and RER in Paris, but its planned disappearance is not yet scheduled. The t+ will first disappear from buses.
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What about airports? The opening of Orly with line 14, just before the Olympics, made waves, as this station was not served by a flat rate. As of 1is January, one and the same transport ticket at 13 euros can be used to go to Orly or to Roissy-CDG from any station on the Ile-de-France rail networks. So to go to Orly, the ticket is valid for RER B + OrlyVal, Metro 7 + Tram, Metro 14, RER D + shuttle. OrlyBus like RoissyBus, on the other hand, is subject to different pricing not included in the TBT.
The RATP, which had successfully met the challenge of the 2024 Olympics, learned the lessons for this tariff reform. More than 5,000 agents are trained, some, managers, in person. For others, digital meetings are planned. E-learning is also widely used, with each agent being able to train with their digital tablet.
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How will the upcoming ticket reforms impact public transport users in the Paris region?
**Interview with RATP Communications Director on Upcoming Ticket Reforms**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon! Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the Communications Director of the RATP, Jean-Claude Dupont. Jean-Claude, thank you for joining us.
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** It’s a pleasure to be here!
**Interviewer:** Let’s dive right in. Starting January 1, 2025, two new ticket options will be available for travelers in the Paris region—can you tell us more about these tickets?
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** Absolutely! From the beginning of 2025, we will introduce a simplified fare structure for occasional travelers. The new ticket types include a combined Metro/Train/RER option for just €2.50, and a Bus/Tram ticket at €2.00. This represents a decrease from current prices, making public transport more accessible to everyone.
**Interviewer:** This sounds like a significant change. What impact do you anticipate these new ticket options will have on travelers?
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** We are forecasting that around three million users will benefit from this reform. The main advantage is the elimination of the complex tariff zones that confuse many people. These tickets will allow for unlimited travel across both ticket types within the Île-de-France regions, excluding airports, making it easier for tourists and residents alike to navigate the system.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the target user for these tickets. Who exactly do you think will take advantage of this new pricing strategy?
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** We anticipate a wide range of users. For instance, local residents who might travel occasionally, such as a grandmother taking her grandchildren to a museum on Wednesdays. We also expect to see teleworkers who find themselves in the office less frequently and no longer need a monthly Navigo pass. It’s all about making public transport more appealing to those who don’t travel every day.
**Interviewer:** Will these new tickets be easy to purchase?
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** Yes, the new generation of ticket machines will be rolling out at the same time as the ticket launch, making the purchase process straightforward. We’ve timed the launch for a day with typically lower traffic to minimize congestion at our stations.
**Interviewer:** This initiative seems to reflect a broader effort to encourage use of public transport—what’s driving that goal?
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** Our goal is to increase public transport usage among both residents and tourists. The more people we can attract to our metro, trains, and buses, the better it will be for reducing congestion and our overall environmental impact. We hope this new pricing strategy will facilitate that shift.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Jean-Claude. This sounds like a promising initiative that could greatly benefit public transport users in the Paris region.
**Jean-Claude Dupont:** Thank you for having me. We’re excited to see the positive changes these new tickets will bring to our city’s transportation landscape.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights!
