Toulon's public transit, including buses and boats, will be suspended for 20 hours due to security concerns following recent violence.
Transport suspension in Toulon metropolis
Transit services including buses, boats, Appel Bus, and TPMR will be suspended in the twelve communes of the Toulon metropolis from Saturday, October 31 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 1 at 6 a.m. The Mistral network will be fully interrupted during this period, as announced by Toulon Provence Méditerranée on Friday, October 30.Decision made by local authorities
The decision was made by the president of the Metropolis in coordination with the prefect of the Var and with the agreement of the mayors of the twelve communes. It comes in the context of security measures implemented for the weekend following violent incidents in Toulon on the two previous Saturdays.Impact on all transport services
The suspension applies to all Mistral buses and boats, as well as Appel Bus and TPMR services, which are designed for on-demand travel and for people with reduced mobility. The stoppage is scheduled from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Sunday.Affected area includes multiple communes
The affected area extends beyond the center of Toulon and includes the twelve communes of the Metropolis, such as La Seyne-sur-Mer, Hyères, Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Garde, La Valette-du-Var, Ollioules, and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer. Both maritime links in the harbor and bus lines are impacted.Last departures vary by line
The last departures will vary by line and destination. The Metropolis notes that the last departures will be adjusted according to the lines and destinations. Travelers planning to take a bus on Saturday morning should check their line's information on the Mistral network website rather than relying solely on regular schedules.Return trips also affected
The suspension also affects return trips. Someone who arrives at their workplace or a business before 10 a.m. cannot rely on Mistral transport for returning in the afternoon or evening. Families planning an outing on Saturday must also consider the absence of boats and adapted transport services during the specified period.Agency closures and travel planning
The commercial service points and the mobile Mistral agency will be closed on Saturday. Any procedures requiring a visit to an agency must therefore be postponed. The local authority urges users to plan their travel in advance and make necessary arrangements before the suspension begins.Second suspension in two weekends
This is the second suspension in two weekends. The Mistral network had previously experienced an exceptional interruption on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. the following day, after the first decision by the Metropolis. The new suspension comes a week later, in the context of enhanced preventive measures against public order disturbances.Resumption date and travel challenges
The resumption date remains Sunday, November 1, starting at 6 a.m. For people dependent on public transport, the main challenge is to check the last possible trips on Saturday morning and to prepare essential travel during the 20-hour suspension period.
