An uncoordinated social movement not backed by unions is set to affect all metro lines starting December 2nd. According to several internal sources reported by Lyon Mag, line D is expected to be the most impacted, with a shortage of intervention teams that could make even minor breakdowns tricky. Just a week before the Festival of Lights, this news hits like a poorly focused spotlight. As Lyon prepares to welcome millions of visitors, the network might be… in survival mode.
A grassroots mobilization, hard to foresee
The movement is coming directly from the staff, making the duration and scope of the strike completely unpredictable. Without a union structure to channel or negotiate, uncertainty reigns in both the depots and the offices. Some insiders believe that RATP Dev, which organizes...
for the first time, the Festival of Lights is struggling to manage its Lyon beginnings on the transport side. According to an internal source, “an excuse would be used with the social movement,” proof that discomfort had been brewing for several days.A crucial issue for the city
The famous Lyon festival, scheduled from December 5 to 8, risks being disrupted by a combination of mobilizations. In addition, the TCL, firefighters, and police have also planned actions for early December. It's safe to say that the 2025 edition could find itself at the center of a rare convergence of tensions. For an event that transforms the entire Presqu'île into a giant stage, the slightest glitch in the organization can quickly turn into a massive mess.
With a massive influx of visitors and the need for smooth operations, Lyon has a lot at stake with this edition of the Festival of Lights. If the strike is confirmed, the metropolis will need to deploy ambitious backup plans.Avoid paralysis. Now it remains to be seen whether the situation will resolve itself by then or if the people of Lyon will have to deal with a celebration that’s less bright... but a whole lot more chaotic.
Source : Lyon Mag