Present in 19 countries
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At Transdev, buses are not just a means of transportation. They are a lever for access, inclusion, and transformation in local communities. Operating in 13 countries, we design customized, reliable, sustainable networks that are connected to the needs of passengers.
Our 3 priorities
Irrespective of network size (from 10 to 600 buses), our focus is on:
- developing an offer adapted to our clients and travellers;
- guaranteeing a service of quality;
- developing sustainable solutions designed to limit the environmental impact.
The bus, backbone of the urban network
- Three families of road services: city bus, bus rapid transit on dedicated lanes, intercity coach.
- Who we work with: local authorities, transport authorities and private companies.
- Powertrains: battery-electric, bio-CNG and HVO, depending on the infrastructure available locally.
- Related services: school transport, corporate shuttles, tourism services, on-demand transport.
- Three priorities addressed with authorities: energy transition, accessibility for all, cost and resource optimisation.
Facilitating transport: coherent, legible and efficient networks
We constantly strive to improve our solutions thanks to the work carried out based on our knowledge of the concrete needs of travellers, companies and local authorities.
As such, we optimise our networks in accordance with real passenger flows, the rhythms of people’s lives and passenger usages. Our offer is therefore coherent and intuitive for travellers so as to facilitate their mobility and provide a better travel experience.
We also seek maximum efficiency to meet the needs of local authorities with reasoned means.
26,976
buses in service worldwide
13
countries around the world
Increased traveler benefits to promote recourse to public transport
We are implementing services to improve the traveler experience:
- Reduced travelling time for the simplest transfers
- Bus services combined with other modes of transport (tramway, bicycle, walking, etc.)
- Timetables designed to make connections smooth, simple and practical
- Traveller applications providing real-time information and an itinerary calculator
Quality and safety requirements
Our global fleet of 17,1% non diesel alternative fleet, across 19 countries, symbolises the spirit of Transdev with regard to our clients and travellers. We are particularly demanding with regard to:
- ensuring quality of service: safety, punctuality, comfort;
- deploying and installing a culture of safety among our employees;
- driver training;
- our daily involvement in client relations.
Today, 17.1% of our fleet is non-diesel, deployed in 19 countries. A transformation that is underway, visible, and measurable.
European leader in zero-emission buses
With nearly 2,600* zero-emission vehicles, we are now the European leader in the sector.
* Euro VI, hybrid, CNG, biogas, electric, biodiesel, and hydrogen across our entire operating scope.
Did you know?
In our constant quest to find new innovations to reduce our environmental impact, we carried out tests in Brittany (France) on a car powered by natural gas (NGV) and with enough autonomy to run two days without needing to recharge.
The Result? Reduction of 95% in fine participle emissions, of 50% in sound, of 30%-50% in costs and more comfortable smoother drive for passengers. The aim of the pilot test is to use NGVs on all of our CAT29 lines.
95 %
fine particles
50 %
of noise
50%
in savings
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smoother, more pleasant driving
Discover our other modes of transportation
At Transdev, we have expertise in all modes of public transport, enabling us to devise sustainable, accessible mobility solutions tailored to each region. Thanks to our multimodal expertise, we design reliable, efficient, and innovative networks that are designed to meet the specific needs of users and support local ecological transitions.
OTHER EXPERTISE
Frequently asked questions
What is an urban bus route?
An urban bus route serves a built-up area along a fixed itinerary and timetable, with closely spaced stops. It forms the backbone of a public transport network: it carries daily commuter flows, serves the city's main facilities and feeds passengers into heavier modes such as light rail or trains.
What fuels and powertrains do Transdev buses run on?
Transdev operates battery-electric buses alongside vehicles running on alternative fuels, notably bio-CNG and HVO. The choice depends on the network: route length, terrain, available charging or refuelling infrastructure, and the timetable set by the transport authority.
How does Transdev improve punctuality and passenger information?
Transdev uses field data and mobile applications to deliver real-time information across its bus networks. Close monitoring of service quality, combined with a detailed understanding of how passengers travel, allows the offer, the frequencies and the connections to be adjusted to observed demand.
How can a transport authority appoint Transdev to run its bus network?
Transdev operates bus networks under contracts awarded by transport authorities, following a competitive tender. Teams support the authority upstream on designing and optimising the network, then run day-to-day operations for the duration of the contract.
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