Keolis: a long-standing partner of public transport in Pau

In Pau, Keolis will continue to support SPL STAP in its ambitions and its thinking on the development of the Idelis network. The Group will be offering general technical assistance, as well as specific studies focusing in particular on:

• Optimising network production (work planning, regulation, scheduling, packaging);

• The energy transition, by analysing solutions for "greening" the bus fleet;

• Restructuring of the bus network (analysis of the current network, changes to routes and frequencies, support in consultation with passengers and local residents).

At the end of 2019, Keolis had already contributed, as part of its technical assistance, to the commissioning of a hydrogen-powered Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This world first, for an 18-metre vehicle, confirmed Keolis' position as an operator of sustainable and innovative mobility.

Supporting a major network development project in Le Mans

In Le Mans, Keolis will also be supporting SAEM SETRAM in its project to restructure its urban public transport network. This network already covers almost 8.5 million km per year, with 2 tram lines and 22 bus lines, including one offering a high level of service (BRT).

In addition to its general technical assistance role, Keolis will be supporting SETRAM in its major projects:

• The renewal of the Système d'Aide à l'Exploitation et à l'Information des Voyageur (SAEIV) and the ticketing system;

• Converting 3 bus lines into BRT;

• The extension of tramway trains from 33 metres to 44 metres;

• Upgrading the bus fleet to a biogas/electricity/hydrogen energy mix.