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INTERVIEW Christelle

Transport Bordeaux MétropoleMeeting

with a bus and streetcar driver

You may already have seen her boarding a bus or streetcar... Christelle Dumas is a driver with TBM. On Saturday April 29, 2023, she had the honor of driving the inaugural train for the extension of line A to Mérignac airport.

Christelle, tell us about the day you dropped off the first passengers at Mérignac airport?

I was very honored to be chosen to drive the inaugural train. And to great applause! There were lots of curious onlookers, children filled with wonder... I'll always remember it. My colleague Kadafy Abdallah drove the second streetcar. It now takes 35 minutes to reach Mérignac airport from downtown Bordeaux.

Which streetcar line can you take to visit Bordeaux?

Line B crosses the city center, passing by the Pey Berland tower, rue Vital-Carles and Place de la Comédie with the Grand-Théâtre. And the Cité du Vin! For a shopping spree, I'd prefer line A, which serves several shopping centers and rue Sainte-Catherine. Line C, on the other hand, gives you a taste of Bordeaux in the Age of Enlightenment, with its beautiful quayside facades and the Place de la Bourse.

As a TBM bus and streetcar driver, what would be your best tip for users?

The TBM application is the best way to find your route. It also lets you know when a bus or streetcar is arriving in real time. Sometimes, you should not hesitate to retrace your steps or go in the opposite direction to find a more direct or faster solution. But above all, I invite everyone who can to use public transport for their daily commute. There's no better way to avoid traffic jams than by streetcar

. Finally, what are the big changes in public transport this autumn?

Buses! TBM has been upgrading its network since September 4. TBM has also launched two new bicycle loan and long-term rental services for Bordeaux Métropole residents.

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