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JO 2024: "Funny" messages on RATP buses

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As we're just hours away from the start of the Olympic Games, and especially from the security perimeter that comes with it, many buses are forced to change their daily route. And when there are diversions, there are announcements galore. But wait, it's not about using pre-recorded messages. No, this time, the drivers will take the microphone with a specific goal: to be funny.

Less than 25 days until the opening ceremony, chaos has already ensued in the transportation system. Metro stations closed, bike lanes overflowing, and prices skyrocketing, disappointments are mounting for both Parisians and tourists. Even the buses are not spared, with fares changing dramatically and many routes being redirected. But fear not, for the RATP has discovered the perfect solution to ease the frustration... Super Specialized Training Normally, whether on the metro or bus, we often see somber faces, looking sad or downright grumpy. And during the Olympics, it's only going to get worse, with 58% of bus lines affected. So, to bring some beautiful smiles to our faces, the RATP has decided to make us laugh, by spreading maximum good vibes through unprecedented announcements.

And so, they had the brilliant idea of bringing in professional actors, like experts from the Jamel Comedy Club, to train as many drivers as possible. For one hour, a comedian teams up with a driver during one of their daily rides, helping them feel more at ease behind the wheel, encouraging them to connect with passengers, and making this humorous experience just a bit less stressful.


Immediate reactions

Our friends at BFM were fortunate to observe JC (comedian) and Calvin (driver) during one of these training sessions. And they all agree, people immediately feel happier and more engaged compared to encountering the impersonal (yet symbolic) Some even start chatting more freely with the driver, exchanging farewells as they exit the vehicle, and things like that.

Imagine if we had known that the secret to getting people to behave politely on public transport was simply to share funny jokes - we would have had clowns on every corner ages ago! But for now, it's the drivers from 3 bus centers who have been given special training. So get ready to start giggling out loud on the bus from now on!