Public transport in Nantes faced major disruptions on October 31, 2026, due to traffic measures in the city center, affecting multiple tram and bus lines.
Public transport disruptions in Nantes
Public transport in Nantes faced disruptions on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM. The Naolib network introduced traffic circulation measures to manage crowds in the city center, with alerts remaining in effect until Sunday, November 1, at 3:45 AM.Multiple transport lines affected
The three tram lines and several bus routes, including busways 4 and 5, Chronobus lines, classic buses, and the airport shuttle, experienced disruptions. Some sections of these routes remained operational, with replacement buses used in certain areas.Tram line 1 adjustments
Tram line 1 operated between Beaujoire or Babinière and Duchesse-Anne. A replacement bus service connected Gare Maritime and François-Mitterrand, avoiding the usual city center route. Ongoing construction between Hôtel-Dieu and 8 Mai, which was scheduled from October 19 to November 2, also impacted this line.Tram line 2 and 3 changes
Tram line 2 had a replacement bus service between Motte Rouge and Orvault-Grand Val. Line 3 operated on two separate sections: between Neustrie and 8 Mai, and between Bretagne and Marcel-Paul. A replacement bus connected Hôtel-Dieu to 8 Mai, with users from the southern part of the conurbation advised to check connections in the city center.Busway and Chronobus disruptions
Busway 4 had a temporary terminus at Duchesse-Anne. Disruptions were also reported on busway 5 and several Chronobus lines, including C1, C2, C3, C6, and C8, as well as classic bus lines 11, 12, 23, and 26, and the airport shuttle. Each line had different disruptions, but none were completely shut down.Specific route changes reported
According to Actu44, specific route cuts were reported on line C1 between Chanzy and Copernic, on line C3 between Hôtel-Dieu and Copernic, and on line C6 between Delorme and Lallié. Line C2 had a terminus at Talensac, and line C8 at Delorme. These changes could vary throughout the day.Alert period and travel advice
The disruptions lasted through the afternoon, evening, and part of the night. The alert period ended at 3:45 AM, but this did not guarantee that all lines would have returned to normal by that time. Travelers were advised to check the status of their specific line and the stops served at the time of departure.Additional closures and contact information
The Commerce Mobility Space was closed on Saturday. Updated information was available on the Naolib website and app. The AlloNaolib service, reachable at 02 40 44 44 44, was typically available on Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Disruptions related to tramways 2 and 3 construction continued independently of the Saturday measures.
