Keolis operates public transport in Vichy
Since 1 August 2026, our company has been operating the Mobivie network – which carries 1.2 million passengers a year – on behalf of the Vichy Community. Keolis has thus taken over from Transdev for the next eight years.
Keolis in charge of the Mobivie network
Vichy Communauté, the transport authority in the Vichy metropolitan area, has awarded our company the contract for the operation of the public transport network. Since 1 August 2026, Keolis has taken over from Transdev to operate Mobivie for the next eight years. This contract covers the following municipalities in particular:
- Vichy
- Cusset
- Bellerive-sur-Allier
- Abrest
- Creuzier-le-Vieux
- Hauterive
€40 million
in cumulative revenue over 8 years thanks to this contract
1.2 million
passengers use Vichy Community transport services every year
55,300
residents in the area covered by the Mobivie network
A redesigned offer
Keolis will deploy an integrated mobility solution based on:
- A revised bus network aligned with local mobility patterns,
- A simplified and fully digitalised on-demand transport service, with bookings available up to one hour before departure,
- A completely revamped bike offer, featuring a brand new fleet of 210 bikes available for bike share and long-term rental and refurbished bicycles,
- A brand new bus fleet, with nearly 50% of vehicles powered by electricity,
- A Mobivie mobile app designed to digitise traveller information,
- Contactless open payment across the network.
We are honoured to support the city region as it enters a new chapter in sustainable mobility, with a redesigned, enhanced and more attractive range of services that benefits all residents.
CEO France - Regions at Keolis
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