The Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs (FNTV) recently expressed its satisfaction with the significant progress made regarding access for coaches to the Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the centre of Paris.
After months of consultation with local authorities, the city of Paris has revised its plans to limit traffic, taking into account the concerns of the tourism sector. These changes mark an important step towards preserving the capital's tourist activities, while also responding to environmental objectives.
One of the crucial points in the dialogue between the FNTV, the Paris Prefect of Police and the Secretary of State for Transport concerned the access of tourist coaches to this regulated zone. Originally, the introduction of the ZTL provided for strict restrictions on vehicles travelling in the heart of Paris, which caused great concern in the tourism sector. The possibility of restricting the access of coaches threatened to seriously disrupt tourist activity, a sector that is vital to the city's economy.
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Thanks to constructive dialogue, the municipality finally decided to maintain access to the ZTL for tourist coaches, provided that the departure or destination of these vehicles is within the demarcated area. This decision will have a positive impact on both tourist and economic activities in the heart of Paris. It will allow operators to continue to provide their services to visitors without interruption, which will maintain the attractiveness of Paris as a tourist destination.
In addition to maintaining access for coaches, the FNTV emphasises that significant progress has also been made in the process of controlling and regulating access to the ZTL. The rules and documents required for access are now determined jointly by the Paris municipality and the prefect of police. This collaboration ensures a more balanced approach to the management of the ZTL and provides a more solid basis for good traffic flow and safety.
The FNTV sees these developments as confirmation of the importance of dialogue between the authorities and professionals in the transport sector. The organisation is pleased that its concerns have been taken seriously and that pragmatic solutions have been found that can reconcile the ecological transition with the preservation of economic vitality. The measures show that it is possible to achieve environmental objectives without harming the tourism sector, which is crucial for the dynamism of the city.
In the future, the FNTV will continue to work closely with the authorities to further refine the practical aspects of the ZTL and support its members in adapting to the new regulatory framework. The FNTV emphasises that it remains committed to a harmonious transition towards more sustainable mobility, while preserving the economic and touristic dynamism of Paris. The aim is to find a balance between ecological constraints and the practical realities of the transport sector, which is essential for tourism in the French capital.
FNTV
The Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs (FNTV) is a professional association representing a wide range of companies in the road passenger transport (TRV) sector and new mobility services. The FNTV acts as a key interlocutor for companies active in passenger transport, but also in other specialised sectors such as patient transport and transport of valuable goods. Its members include the Chambre Nationale des Services d'Ambulances (CNSA) and the Fédération des Entreprises de la Sécurité Fiduciaire (Fedesfi), which underlines the diversity of the FNTV.
With over 1.300 member companies, ranging from small businesses to large multinationals, the FNTV is a major part of the French transport sector. Ranging in size from TPEs (very small enterprises) to medium and large enterprises (PMEs and ETIs), these companies employ over 85.000 people across France. This demonstrates the great influence of the FNTV on both the labour market and the wider economic infrastructure of the country.
