Transport: what's changing in 2026

Lost luggage on the train: RATP updates procedures to reduce service disruptions

The RATP is changing its protocols for dealing with abandoned parcels in the Paris metro and transport network. These new guidelines, which have sparked union protests, are designed to minimize service disruptions by 2026.

Transport in Paris and Île-de-France: What to Expect in 2026 for RATP, Vélib', ZFE, and Parking

The year 2026 kicks off with a series of changes in transportation across Île-de-France. From the fare hike for the Navigo pass and the disappearance of paper tickets, to the gradual rollout of new Grand Paris Express lines and updates to parking regulations in Paris, here’s a look at what residents and visitors can expect this year.

A new express bus route is launching between Seine-et-Marne and Essonne

A new express bus route will connect Fontainebleau, Melun, and Évry starting March 2026. Launched by Île-de-France Mobilités, this rapid service will serve the main hubs in Seine-et-Marne and Essonne.

Transportation in Île-de-France: Final discontinuation of paper tickets on buses set for May 2026

Starting in May 2026, passengers will no longer be able to use or validate paper tickets aboard any of the bus lines in Paris and throughout Île-de-France. To make it easier for occasional travelers to purchase backup tickets, Île-de-France Mobilités plans to roll out new ticket vending kiosks with card payment capabilities by the end of 2026. Here’s what you need to know.

Transportation in Paris: the new MF19 metro train to be introduced on two lines by December 2026

After Line 10, two other Paris Metro lines are set to welcome the new MF19 train starting December 2026. Here’s what you need to know.

RER E: The Last MI2N Trains Expected to Be Phased Out by the End of 2026

Good news for RER E commuters! While the extension of the line to Mantes-la-Jolie is scheduled to open in 2027, Île-de-France Mobilités has announced that the MI2N trains will be retired for good in the last quarter of 2026.

Transport in Île-de-France: Four new express bus lines scheduled to launch in 2026

To assist residents of Île-de-France with their daily commutes, Île-de-France Mobilités has announced the launch of four new express bus routes scheduled for 2026. Here’s what you need to know!

Line 18: the first of four new Grand Paris Express lines set to open in 2026

Good news for future users of the Grand Paris Express Line 18! The first tests kicked off on December 18 on the line's elevated section between Massy-Palaiseau and Saclay stations. Once operational later this year, this segment will mark the opening of the first of the four new lines in the Grand Paris Express network, ahead of lines 15, 16, and 17.

Grand Paris Low-Emission Zone: Polluting vehicles allowed until the end of 2026 without penalties

The Greater Paris Metropolis extends by one year the exemption for Crit'Air 3 vehicles within the Low Emission Zone (ZFE). Drivers affected by the measure can continue to use the ZFE 24-hour pass without penalty until December 2026, during a designated grace period.

No Parking Allowed Within 5 Meters of Crosswalks Starting January 1, 2027

Starting January 1, 2027, parking within five meters of a pedestrian crossing will be prohibited throughout France. This new measure, part of the LOM law, aims to enhance pedestrian safety across all French municipalities, with offenders facing a minimum fine of 90 euros.

RoissyBus is ending: how to get to Charles de Gaulle Airport, what are the alternatives?

The RoissyBus, which has connected the Opéra to Charles de Gaulle Airport for 30 years, will disappear in March 2026. Île-de-France Mobilités is replacing it with line 9517 via Saint-Denis-Pleyel, promising faster journeys thanks to connections with lines 13, 14, and the RER D.

Navigo pass and metro-train tickets: new fares expected in January 2026

Transport fares in Île-de-France are set to increase in January 2026. Île-de-France Mobilités is proposing a 2.3% increase, which will apply to both the monthly Navigo pass, rising to €90.80, and metro tickets, rising to €2.55. The vote will take place on December 10, 2025.