intends to Regional Transport Authority of Greater Paris Metro and local public transport ticket prices for tourists will increase starting early next year.
The transport authority plans to simplify the fare structure, which will result in some popular tickets among tourists being raised.
“The only ones who will pay more are tourists, as airport tickets and the Paris pass will become more expensive,” Pecresse said in Tuesday’s edition of Le Parisien.
In contrast, tickets for suburban residents will see a significant drop in prices, and the aim is to encourage these residents to switch from cars to public transport, according to Valérie Pécresse, head of the transport authority for the greater Paris region.
A new flat rate of 13 euros ($14.46) will be introduced for transfers between the airport and the city centre, whether by bus or metro.
Currently the cheapest option costs €10.30.
