Line G fully electrified

Bordeaux Métropole has completed the deployment of 40 electric buses on line G, which connects the northwest of the metropolitan area to Saint-Jean station. This route, used for 33,000 daily trips in September, now operates with its full electric fleet. The milestone was confirmed on October 29, 2026, in a service report from Bordeaux Métropole.

Route details and destinations

Line G serves Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Le Haillan, Eysines, Mérignac, and Bordeaux. It connects residential areas and activity centers in the northwest to central destinations, including Gambetta-Mériadeck, the courthouse, the Victoire, and Saint-Jean station. Its route of approximately 21 kilometers takes a little more than an hour from end to end.

Service for local needs

The official description of the line and its stations details also the branch serving the Issac area in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles. This service allows access to schools, shops, and connections within the metropolitan network without necessarily using a private car.

Features of the new buses

The new articulated vehicles measure 18 meters and can carry up to 134 people. They are equipped with USB ports and a Wi-Fi connection. Their electric motorization reduces the noise and vibrations felt on board, a change particularly noticeable on a line that travels both urban routes and residential areas.

Ridership and satisfaction

In September 2026, line G recorded 33,000 daily trips, which is 23 percent more than a year earlier, according to data provided by the Métropole. Its 2026 customer satisfaction survey reports that 86 percent of passengers surveyed were satisfied with the service. These figures relate to the usage and appreciation of the line as a whole, and not to a measured effect of electrification alone.

Efficient and accessible transport

During peak hours, 32 buses operate on the route, with a frequency of five to six minutes. The line benefits from dedicated lanes on half of its urban section, priority at certain traffic lights, and real-time information in the stations. Users can find updated schedules and stops on the metropolitan page dedicated to line G, which links to the TBM network.

New parking facility

The Mermoz parking lot in Le Haillan complements this service since its opening in July 2026. Located on Pasteur avenue, it offers 366 car parking spaces and 70 bicycle parking spots. It allows residents coming from the northwest communes to continue their journey by express bus toward the center of Bordeaux.

Progress in electrification

With the arrival of these vehicles, TBM now has 56 electric buses out of a fleet of 417, or approximately 13.4 percent of its fleet. The completion of line G thus constitutes a concrete advancement in the electrification of the network, even though other powertrains remain the majority at the metropolitan level.

Charging and environmental goals

The buses recharge at the terminals and the depot, thanks to installations adapted to their daily operation. Bordeaux Métropole presents this organization as one of the ways to limit the consumption of fossil fuels and local emissions from transportation. No numerical assessment of emissions avoided due to this complete fleet accompanies the announcement of October 29.

Broader transportation plan

Line G, opened in June 2024, is part of a broader program of express buses. Its electrification deployment is now complete, while the Métropole continues to modernize the other lines and the charging infrastructure of the network.