Car Jaune subscription discount extended

Under the leadership of Huguette Bello, the permanent commission of La Réunion Region decided to extend the 50% reduction in the cost of Car Jaune subscriptions, which were initially introduced from May 1 to October 31, 2026 to help with rising fuel prices. The discount is now valid until December 31, 2026.

Subscription sales and usage increase

An initial evaluation from May to September 2026 showed a 68% increase in Car Jaune subscriptions compared to the previous period, with 8,327 subscriptions sold. Usage also rose significantly, with an 115% increase in trips using "All Public" subscriptions and a 59% increase in trips made by young people under 26.

Education initiatives approved

The commission also approved an updated intervention framework to accommodate high school students from the Cirques of Salazie, Cilaos, and Mafate, as well as Sainte-Rose and Saint-Philippe, for the 2026-2027 school year. The program will be divided into two parts and has a budget of 340,000 euros for the year.

Funding for school catering and travel

The commission approved funding requests for three high schools and additional funding for "Turboself" installations, totaling 208,845 euros. It also approved 64,953 euros for six pedagogical travel projects and validated the list of beneficiaries for the Regional Doctoral Research Grant for the 2026 session, which includes 25 grants.

Employment and training programs funded

A total of 210,000 euros was allocated to five associations for workshops and employment projects aimed at employing 92 people in professional transition programs. The commission also approved 4,217,500 euros for the Pass Training program in 2026.

Vocational training and health programs

The commission approved the implementation of Annex 4 of the PRIC, which involves delegating credits to France Travail for 1,650 trainees at a total cost of 7,070,000 euros. Health training received 1,054,420 euros for the EMAP's program, and 60,000 euros were allocated for vocational training in the performing arts.

Cultural and economic development initiatives

Cultural and visual arts initiatives received subsidies ranging from 3,500 to 20,000 euros for film festivals and visual arts associations. Economic development projects included a partnership with Réunion Roland Garros Airport and subsidies for companies expanding into foreign markets, including SAS Aerolik and SASU Blue Ramen.

Innovation and tourism projects

Innovation projects under the AMI 2026 program received 120,000 euros. The industry of the image sectoral agreement for 2026-2028 was validated to strengthen the regional image industry ecosystem. Tourism initiatives included a partnership with GIE Atout France for the "France Tourism Engineering - Regions" program, with a regional contribution of 10,800 euros.

Social and rural development funding

Funding requests from the CRESS for the social and solidarity economy were approved for 300,554 euros. Economic events received 24,097 euros for the Safran en Fête and Terroir Market. Fishing-related funding of 94,942 euros was approved to support fishermen affected by adverse weather.

Rural and infrastructure development

Rural territory development projects received funding for GAL GRAND SUD and TERH GAL OUEST, totaling 378,066 euros. For territorial planning and sustainable development, the commission approved 800,000 euros for "Réunion Express" studies and several road network program authorizations, including 2,000,000 euros for surface development in Cilaos.

Mobility and environmental initiatives

The Regional Mobility Plan received 1,700,000 euros for its launch. The New Coastal Road project saw the region's adherence to RESAH at 600 euros per year. The Regional Biodiversity Agency received 300,000 euros for 2026, with plans to launch the "Territories Committed to Nature" program and continue institutional partnerships.