Keolis bus services make city life easier
The bus networks Keolis operates in many French cities makes daily travel simpler for millions of residents. As an SNCF subsidiary, Keolis works closely with local transport organizing authorities to deliver reliable, accessible and comfortable services while actively supporting the energy transition.
Buses adapt to everyone’s needs
From city-centre buses and shuttles to long-distance coaches, school transport, and services for airports, business parks, suburban and outlying areas, our wide range of bus solutions meets the specific needs of regions and their residents.
Accelerating fleet decarbonization
Keolis works with public transport authorities to convert bus fleets to renewable energies. The goal is to switch from diesel and petrol to electricity, hydrogen, biodiesel, bio-NGV and other low-carbon options. To date, we’ve deployed electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles in Pau, Metz and Amiens.
TAO in Orléans
Keolis is developing an enhanced multimodal service for nearly 300,000 residents across 22 municipalities.
Ginko in Besançon
Serving 68 municipalites and 200,000 resident, this network targets 23.3 million passengers a year by 2031.
Ilévia in Lille
Lille’s Métropole Européenne network serves 95 municipalities and delivers 730,000 journeys every day.
Ametis in Amiens
We aim to expand the city’s network to 17.3 million passenger journeys a year by 2031.
LE MET’ in Metz
This local network operates 93 lines, including two bus rapid transit (BRT) lines.
Clermont-Ferrand welcomes 1ˢᵗ hydrogen-powered bus line
A fleet of 14 hydrogen fuel cell buses was launched in 2025, marking a first in France.
Le Fil Bleu in Tours
Keolis and the Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine aim to carry 53.5 million passengers a year by 2031.
Supporting SYTRAL Mobilités in Lyon
Keolis operates 136 bus lines in Lyon, and aims to cut CO2 emissions by 27% by 2031.
Cap’Bus in Agde
We continue to operate urban bus routes for the Hérault Méditerranée metropolitan area.
Keolis is the leading third-party bus operator in the inner suburbs of Paris
We manage 42 lines in Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis and Seine-et-Marne, plus 28 lines in the Seine-Orly area.
STAR in Rennes
By 2030, Keolis will introduce 4 BRT lines and develop multi-transport services for 475,000 residents.
Developing bus rapid transit service
Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are increasingly popular with French cities. Operating on dedicated lanes and offering high-quality design, comfort and service, BRT combines performance and sustainability to provide an effective alternative to private cars and integrate easily with other urban transport modes.
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