The public transport company RATP has officially ended the sale of paper tickets for the Paris metro after 125 years.
This change is part of a transition process that has been ongoing for several years, where the goal is to replace paper tickets with electronic tickets and various types of travel cards.
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Wednesday was the last day one could officially purchase paper tickets, but the number of sales points had been gradually reduced over time. Two years ago, the “Carnet de 10” was taken out of sale – a popular solution for tourists that offered a discount when purchasing ten single tickets at once.
People who still have paper tickets can continue to use them until next year. After this, it will also be possible to exchange them for new tickets.
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RATP justifies the move away from paper tickets by the need to reduce environmental impact. By eliminating paper tickets, they avoid the need for continuous production and recycling. Before the transition began, the company estimated that it sold over 500 million paper tickets annually – many of which ended up in trash cans or littered on the streets.
