Bus disruptions hit Tours on October 16 as Keolis Touraine strikes over working conditions, affecting multiple routes.
Strike impacts bus routes
Bus disruptions are expected in the Tours metropolitan area on Friday, October 16, due to a strike by Keolis Touraine, a subcontractor of Fil Bleu. The strike is in response to the working hours and conditions of bus drivers, according to reports from La Nouvelle République.Several bus lines affected
Significant disruptions are anticipated on lines 12, 13, 17, 52, 53, 56, 57, 66, 67, and 69, with half of the buses being canceled. Additionally, three schedules will be removed from line Tempo 2 and seven from line 5.Some routes unaffected
Lines 10, 11, 15a – 15b, 18, 19, C1, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 51, 70, 72, and 73, as well as Résabus, will operate normally. Moderate disruptions are expected on other lines, with approximately three out of every four buses still running.Information available online
Details about canceled bus schedules will be available on the website filbleu.fr. Passengers can also contact 02 47 66 70 70 or the toll-free number 0800 600 408 on the day of the strike.
