Starting in 2025, taking public transport in France will come with a new rule: passengers caught without a valid ticket must provide proof of identity and address. This bold move, part of the government’s crackdown on fare evasion and security breaches, gives transport agents unprecedented authority to verify personal details, ensuring every traveller is accountable.

France’s new public transportation rules, coming into effect from the start of 2025, empower authorities to verify the identity and address of passengers caught without a valid ticket. 

Sworn transport agents will be authorised to collect personal data, including name, date of birth, and address, from offenders. They may also cross-check this information with public administration and social security databases to confirm its accuracy.

This initiative stems from the broader Le Roux-Savary Law enacted in 2016, which allows transport companies to link tickets to passengers’ identities. This ensures that each traveller can be held accountable for their ticket and any potential violations. Passengers must carry documentation proving their identity and address to comply with the new measures. 

The scheme aims to address the persistent issue of fare evasion. Under this legal framework, the government not only seeks to curb fraud but also to enhance overall security on public transport by enabling better identification of individuals involved in public safety incidents.

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