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Did you know that RATP lends umbrellas free of charge?

It's raining and you don't have an umbrella? Did you know that RATP can lend you one? To protect yourself on rainy days, all you have to do is ask at the reception desk of one of the participating stations and pay a deposit, which will be returned to you when you return the umbrella.

Paris transport: you can now recharge and use your Navigo pass from your iPhone!

Forget the plastic card that clutters your wallet: the Navigo pass is finally available directly on iPhone and Apple Watch. As of this May 21, 2024, Apple users can use their smartphone or Apple Watch to travel on the Île-de-France Mobilités network.

Line 4: traffic disrupted on the entire line this Sunday morning, May 26, 2024

Avis aux usages de la ligne 4, des perturbations sont à prévoir sur votre ligne ce dimanche 26 mai 2024. Traffic will be completely interrupted in the morning until midday.

Line 7: traffic partially interrupted in May 2024

Be careful if you're used to taking line 7. RATP is announcing upcoming disruptions on the famous pink line of the Paris metro. From Monday May 6 to Sunday May 12, 2024 inclusive, traffic will be interrupted between La Courneuve - 8 Mai 1945 and Gare de l'Est stations.

T3b tramway extension: inauguration this Friday

Currently running between Porte de Vincennes and Porte d'Asnières, tramway T3b will be extended westwards to Porte Dauphine. This Friday, April 5, 2024, 7 new stations, including the new terminus in the capital's 16th arrondissement, will officially welcome their first passengers. We tell you all about this extension and inauguration.

RATP: CGT calls for strike action on April 4, 2024

Bad news for users of public transport, particularly the metro. The CGT-RATP is calling a strike for Thursday April 4, 2024. The union announced this in a press release published on its social networks on March 21.

Paris 2024 Olympics: bus traffic modified, 16 routes affected

While several metro lines are likely to be packed with users and tourists during the Paris 2024 Olympics, several bus lines will be disrupted. Due to the temporary competition venues set up in several areas of the capital, some bus routes will be diverted or limited. Find out more about the 16 bus routes affected by these changes.

Paris metro line 2: 7 stations closed for a week

Bad news for Paris metro line 2 users. Due to track renewal work, traffic on the famous blue line will be partially interrupted from Sunday April 7 to Saturday April 13, 2024 inclusive. Find out which stations will be closed for these 7 consecutive days.

Metro: these offences are punishable by a fine on public transport

Smoking in the metro or not having a ticket may well get you fined, but there are many other offences, often linked to common sense, that you should be aware of before entering a station.

Did you know? The Place des Fêtes metro station was designed as an air-raid shelter.

Located on lines 7 bis and 11 of the Paris metro, Place des Fêtes station is far from being the busiest on the RATP network. Yet this station hides many secrets. With its unique architecture, Place des Fêtes station was designed as an air-raid shelter for the population. We explain.

RATP: in which metro stations can you borrow an umbrella?

After a successful trial in just a dozen Paris metro stations, RATP is extending its "umbrella loan" service to 340 stations and stations across its network. So, where can you find umbrellas in case of rain? And how does this service work? We tell you all about it.

RATP experiments with a 4-day work week for some of its employees

RATP is currently experimenting with a 4-day working week for some of its staff, an initiative designed to improve the company's attractiveness.

Metro line 8: partial closure starting this Friday for one week

New disruptions on the Paris metro. This winter, work is scheduled on line 8 of the RATP network. The consequence? Traffic will be partially interrupted for a week during the February vacations. We tell you all about it.

Snow in Paris and the Île-de-France region: disruptions on the roads and in transport

While the entire Paris region is still under a "snow-ice" orange alert this Thursday, January 18, 2024 until 10am, disruptions are being reported on some roads in the Île-de-France region and on public transport. Freeways closed, buses at a standstill, traffic disrupted on the RER C... We take stock of the situation.

RER B and D: traffic interrupted and severely disrupted this Thursday, traffic resumes on RER A

Due to a signal failure at Châtelet-Les-Halles, traffic is currently interrupted this Thursday, December 7, 2023, on the RER B between Luxembourg and Paris Gare du Nord, as well as on the RER D between Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare du Nord. The estimated resumption time is now 6pm. On the other hand, traffic is resuming on RER A, but remains very disrupted on the entire line, warns RATP.

Metro: line 10 celebrates its 100th anniversary, with a programme of festivities

A happy anniversary in prospect! Line 10 of the Paris metro celebrates its 100th anniversary this winter. To mark the occasion, RATP is organizing a series of free events over three days: Saturday December 16 and Sunday December 17, and Tuesday December 19, 2023. Exhibition of old metro cars, concerts and dancing... Here's the program!

Getting around Paris by bike: what you need to know before taking the plunge

With strikes looming at the RATP and rising fuel prices, you're probably thinking of switching your mode of transport to a bicycle, which is more environmentally friendly and consumes less energy. But when it comes to getting around Paris by bike, there are a number of subtleties you need to be aware of to avoid an accident.

Paris: partial closure of metro line 6 for 5 days

Users of line 6 of the Paris metro will have to adapt. Due to modernization work, traffic will be partially interrupted from Thursday November 2 to Monday November 6, 2023 inclusive, right in the middle of the All Saints' Day vacation period. Find out which stations will be closed for these 5 consecutive days, and what the alternative solutions are.

RATP launches a free "public transport permit" to raise awareness among young people

On the eve of the 2023/2024 school year, RATP is unveiling a new initiative: the "public transport permit". Aimed at young people from CM2 to class 5, this free and fun program, offered in small groups in the presence of parents, aims to educate teenagers in the rules of safety and responsibility when travelling. By transforming stations into "learning grounds", this immersive experience is shaping a new generation of informed, confident passengers, ready to use public transport with complete peace of mind.

Tramway T3b: one station closed for 25 days this autumn

Beware if you're used to taking the T3b tramway line, as RATP has announced the closure of the Porte d'Asnières station for 25 days this autumn. We tell you all about it.