Bordeaux
France ยท Bordeaux Mรฉtropole (TBM network, operated by Keolis Bordeaux Mรฉtropole Mobilitรฉs)
Bordeaux offers strong urban integration under a single PTA with one ticket covering tram, bus, river shuttle and bike-share, a mature MaaS-level app, and high-frequency service further improved by the December 2025 network overhaul. Key gaps remain in network-wide contactless EMV payment and seamless TER rail integration for occasional travellers, while a strict 24/7 ZFE and extensive pedestrianisation strongly push modal shift.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Modern multimodal facilities with clear signage and proximate mode connections are undermined by chronic overcrowding, delays, and validator congestion that degrade the physical interchange experience.
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- Signage7/10
- Mode distance7/10
- Physical experience6/10
One TBM card enables seamless transfers across tram, bus, boats, and bike-share within one hour penalty-free, though contactless bank-card payment remains limited to two bus lines and rail integration requires separate ticketing.
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- Single platform / contactless7/10
- Interchange penalty absence9/10
- Multimodal products7/10
TBM app provides real-time multimodal planning, ticket purchase/validation, bike unlocking and P+R access; regional Modalis app extends to TER and coaches; described as a MaaS level-3 system.
High-frequency trunk service (2.5-min headways) eliminates reliance on timetabled connections, while unified 24/7 fare integration across flex services, bike-share, and park-and-ride extends accessibility beyond core hours, though ride-hailing and e-scooters remain unticketted.
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- Timed connections6/10
- Off-peak integration7/10
- MaaS reach7/10