RATP
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Régie autonome des transports parisiens (Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transports) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
RATP stands for Régie autonome des transports parisiens (Autonomous Operator of Parisian Transports), a rail and transit abbreviation.
State-owned company that operates the Paris Metro, part of the RER, most Paris buses and several tram lines. It is one of the largest urban transit operators in the world.
Example: RATP says Metro line 1 is fully automated, so it keeps running even during driver strikes.
Usage notes
Created in 1949. RATP Dev, its subsidiary, runs transit systems in other countries. The Paris Metro opened in 1900 for the World's Fair. Ticketing is shared with SNCF through the regional authority Île-de-France Mobilités.
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