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Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Wednesday December 17, 2025

In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Visit the Christmas lights with Big Bus Paris

Panoramic views of Paris, flexibility, multilingual audio guides—discover an unusual tour of Paris on a double-decker bus with Big Bus, with a 15% discount on certain dates.

Imagine R Navigo Pass price increase in September 2025: what you need to know

The Navigo Imagine R pass will see a further price increase from September 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. This increase applies to all passes for young people in the Paris region, and we take stock of the situation.

Peak heat: metro, RER, streetcar... air-conditioned transport lines for cool travel

Travelling on public transport can be difficult in these hot weather conditions. To help you travel more comfortably, here's a summary of the metro, RER and streetcar lines that are air-conditioned.

Line 9 of the Paris metro completely interrupted this Sunday: what are the alternatives?

This Sunday, May 4, 2025, traffic is interrupted on line 9 of the Paris metro due to modernization work. So what are the alternatives for your journey? We tell you all about it.

November 11, 2024 in Paris: metro stations closed this Monday

This November 11, 2024, several ceremonies are being held in Paris to mark the 106th anniversary of the signing of the First World War Armistice. As a result, RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations this Monday due to these commemorations. We tell you all about it.

Paris: RATP introduces on-demand alighting on all bus routes after 10 p.m.

With a view to boosting the sense of security of Paris region passengers, RATP is extending the "descente à la demande" system, which allows passengers to stop between two bus stops after 10pm, from September 1, 2023.

Violence in the Paris region: no evening bus or streetcar service until further notice

Following the acts of violence observed in recent days, and in order to "ensure the protection of staff and passengers", bus and streetcar traffic will be halted from 9pm this Friday, June 30, until further notice.

Paris: what is the priority order for a seat in public transportation?

Pregnant woman, elderly or disabled person… Several groups of people are entitled to claim seats in public transportation. But among them, who is given priority?

Paris Accor Arena: how to get to the venue? What you need to know before you come

The immense Paris Bercy venue, renamed the Accor Arena de Paris since autumn 2015, goes to great lengths to entertain you every year by hosting incredible musical, sporting and even comedy events. If you're planning to go there soon, then here's all the practical info you need to get to the Accor Arena, whether you opt for public transport or the car.

How do I get to the Parc des Princes in Paris? What you need to know before you come

Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Parc des Princes plays host to a large number of PSG soccer matches every year, as well as a number of musical events. Here are a few handy tips for getting to the Parc des Princes, whether you opt for public transport or the car.

2024 Paris Olympics: towards free public transit for spectators?

Will public transit be free for 2024 Paris Olympics ticket holders? This is a lead studied by the Olympic Games Organization Committee. “For 2024 Paris Olympics, we plan to provide public transit to go to sites” to the millions of spectators, Tony Estanguet told Le Parisien.

Covid: the ban of eating and drinking on the train to end on February 16th

During a press brief held this Thursday January 20, 2022, Prime Minister Jean Castex shared a calendar lifting health restrictions in light of the end of the epidemic. What about the ban of eating and drinking on trains, planes, metro and buses? A question asked by many users. Here is more on the matter!

Covid: Paris public transit to test virus-destroying fabric

A French SMB has come up with an anti-microorganism and self-cleaning fabric likely to destroy virus when exposed to light. This product has been set in some public transit in the Paris area.

Covid-19: what are the infection risks in public transit?

Mandatory facemasks, antigenic tests in airports and railway stations… Life in public transit is going on despite the virus. Yet, in our trains and buses, like in any other closed place, there are Covid-19 infection risks. Studies tend to reassure, but remind us how important it is to wear your facemask or cover indoors.

RATP Strike in Paris on September 17, 2020, impact on the metro and RER

The RATP (Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transportation) has given a strike notice for Thursday September 17, 2020. The CGT-RATP urges "employees and officers" to "build mobilizations and fights to not let it go" and expect Parisian strikers at the Place de la République for a major demonstration. The RATP claims there will be no impact on the network. Yet, several stations are closed on the route of the demonstration. Here they are.

Coronavirus: all metro stations open, traffic forecast in Paris on June 22

Since May 11th, first day of the containment exit, the public transportation public in Paris and Ile-de-France has improved. All statiosn are open, and here is the traffic forecast for Monday June 22, in Paris and Ile-de-France.

February 17 strike: traffic forecasts for Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Due to a new call for mobilization and strike action, Paris metros, RER and Transilien lines are seeing their traffic disrupted in the capital and Ile de France. Together we discover the traffic forecasts for the day of Monday, February 17, 2020.