In addition to the metro and tramway, the RATP will also manage the future river shuttles in Lyon

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It's all happening in the world of transportation in Lyon! In addition to the metros, trams, and the Rhônexpress, the RATP will also be in charge of the future river shuttles that will sail on the Saône as of 2025. An announcement that is definitely making waves...

It's official since this Tuesday: the RATP, already in charge of the public transportation network in Paris, will manage the metro, trams, and the Lyon Rhônexpress from 2025. But in addition to this trio, RATP will also be responsible for the future river shuttles that will sail on the Saône by 2025. Planned to connect the Vaise district to the Confluence district by crossing the Saône, these boats will offer an original and efficient alternative to navigate the city while avoiding traffic jams. 4 stops between Vaise and Confluence In partnership with the Yachts de Lyon, RATP will ensure the operation and maintenance of this new transportation service. With a 6-kilometer route and an estimated travel time of 15 to 20 minutes, the river shuttles will serve 4 strategically positioned "station stops" in key neighborhoods of Lyon. From the industrial district of Vaise to the dynamic Confluence district, passing through the slopes of Croix-Rousse and the Saint-Antoine quay, these stops will offer a smooth ride.To travelers with practical and accessible access points.


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The extended hours from 7am to 9pm will allow users to fully enjoy this original and ecological mode of transportation, with predictions for 2022 estimating 560,000 trips per year. But all of this depends on whether RATP's shoulders are wide and strong enough to keep up with the pace...