After 30 years of unchallenged reign of Keolis over TCL, RATP Dev is making a sensational entry into the public transport market between Rhône and Saône.
The new distribution
KEOLIS
→ As of January 1, 2025, the current operator of the entire network TCL only retains buses in the Lyon metropolitan area.
→ Duration of the contract: 6 years (2025-2031).
→ Contract amount: 1.6 billion euros.
→ Objectives set: guarantee an optimal offer by recruiting sufficient drivers.
RATP DEV
→ As of January 1, 2025, the RATP subsidiary operates metros, trams, funiculars, Rhônexpress and river shuttles.
→ Duration of the contract: 10 years (2025-2035).
→ Contract amount: 2.052 billion euros.
→ Objectives set: reliability of 99.80% by 2034 on the four metro lines.
Who does what?
RATP DEV
→ Operation of metros, tramways, funiculars, Rhônexpress, river shuttles
→ Energy management and exchange centers
→ Cleaning of stations
→ Graphics and design of timetables
→ Maintenance of infrastructure and green spaces
→ Network security and fight against fraud
→ Guarding the heavy mode lot sites
KEOLIS
→ Operation of buses and trolleybuses
→ Relay buses in the event of damage to metro and tramways and school lines
→ Graphics and design of timetables
→ Maintenance of bus depots
→ Fight against fraud
→ Guarding the lot sites
SYTRAL MOBILITIES
→ Network management
→ Definition of the offer
→ Pricing policy
→ HR transversal management
→ Innovation et RSE
SPL RU (relation usagers)
→ Traveler information
→ Organization of major events
→ Ticketing administration
→ Communication
SPL DES MOBILITES
→ Operation of park and ride facilities