The Nîmes metropolitan council chose us to operate its Tango urban transport network, which serves the 39 municipalities in Greater Nîmes. The contract will generate €314 million in revenue and run for 6.5 years beginning on 1 July 2024.

We plan to continue expanding the Tango network by launching a new bus rapid transit line (Tram’bus T5) in 2025, and extending the existing T4 line in 2027. We’ll also boost the network’s appeal by increasing the service speed of the BRT lines. And starting in January 2025, we’ll deploy a transport-on-demand service for the Nîmes university hospital centre, leading economic hubs, and TGV stations.

With our support, Greater Nîmes will pursue its drive towards more sustainable mobility, targeting a 30% cut in CO₂ emissions by 2030. To reach this goal, we aim to run 86% of the vehicles in the Tango fleet on alternative power—electricity, biogas and biofuel. We’ll also install 4,700m of canopies fitted with photovoltaic panels in parking areas for buses and light vehicles. 

Keolis is a major player in shared mobility for cities and communities. A global leader in light rail and driverless metros, it operates bus, coach, train and bike networks, on-demand transport, driverless shuttles and more, on behalf of 300 transport authorities in 13 countries. It’s also the second-largest car park operator in France. With a worldwide workforce of 68,000, Keolis carries 3.2 billion passengers a year. It is 70% owned by SNCF.