River and maritime shuttle boats: a natural extension of the urban network
RATP Dev assists cities with the development of innovative river and maritime solutions, advancing the goal of sustainable mobility.
A sustainable response to urban challenges
Faced with the challenges of urban congestion and the ecological transition, modes of mobility that utilize waterways offer an innovative solution to supplement land-based public transit networks.
RATP Dev assists local governments with the development of integrated river and maritime services, which are safe and attractive to users, by drawing on its expertise in multimodal transit and its commitment to sustainable mobility.
Services integrated into urban networks
In Toulon, Lorient, and Lyon, we design and operate regular maritime and river public transit routes integrated into the existing urban networks. These services have allowed those cities to open up neighborhoods, provide more seamless public transit, and offer passengers a pleasant and peaceful journey.
Operational excellence from end to end
We are committed to offering optimal service quality through a policy of transparent governance, reliable operation, and continuous improvement. Our teams work on every link in the value chain: safety, maintenance, the energy transition, digitalization, and the relationship with the client.
RATP Dev adapts its solutions to the specific needs of each city, with flexible contracts and innovative fleets, such as electric or hydrogen-powered shuttle boats.
Navigône: a fully electric river-based public transit service
Navigône has enriched intermodal public transit in Lyon by reintroducing the river as a carbon-free mobility option, using fully electric shuttle boats. Integrated into the TCL public transit network, we offer a peaceful alternative way of getting around, designed for both day-to-day commuting and as a way to explore the city from a fresh perspective.
What did RATP Dev have to offer the City of Lyon? A river transit reality that serves both the ecological transition and better city living.
Our networks:
Discover our networks around the world:
Metro & automated metro
Tramway
Cable car
River & maritime shuttles
Lyon, France-Switzerland
Supporting the transformation of Lyon’s iconic network
Since January 2025, RATP Dev has operated several modes of transport on the TCL network in the Lyon metropolitan area: metro, tram, funicular, Rhônexpress and river shuttle.
Rail
Johannesburg , South Africa
Gautrain, Africa's fastest train
In South Africa, Bombela Operating Company, a local subsidiary of RATP Dev, operates the highly strategic Gautrain, a rapid rail link between Pretoria, Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport.
Bus & BRT
Tramway
Casablanca, Morocco
A multimodal network to optimize mobility in Casablanca
In Casablanca, RATP Dev operates a high-performance tram and bus network that is popular with users.