This company, which employed 180 staff, is another victim of COVID-19. The Le Bus Direct shuttles connected Parisian airports with the city centre.
Unfortunately, since planes have been grounded at Orly and Roissy airports, Le Bus Direct shuttles have no longer been running full... The company then went through a severe crisis, which has ended in the cessation of activity due to a lack of passengers.
A redundancy plan is due to be put in place by December 2020.
As a general rule, we recommend arriving with plenty of time to spare to make sure you can board the shuttle. On some routes, you can buy your ticket directly from the driver, so if you arrive just a few minutes before the shuttle departs, there may be no seats left... Check the website of the relevant shuttle for more details...
We therefore recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your shuttle departs. This is the ideal amount of time to find your platform, check your ticket and choose the best seat on the bus or train!
Even though shuttle journeys are relatively short, some companies offer services to make your trip more pleasant.
Some shuttles like Magical Shuttle offer a minimal service with just free Wi-Fi on board the buses! That's something... Still, credit where it's due for the security checks before boarding the shuttles!
On the other hand, the Paris - Vatry shuttles go further and have toilets, air conditioning and power outlets in their vehicles! Almost optimal comfort, then...
Shuttles rarely offer a cancellation and refund policy for tickets. Generally speaking, your tickets can be neither refunded nor cancelled once ordered... So be careful when booking...
That said, some shuttles, such as the one to Paris - Vatry airport, let you exchange your ticket up until the very last moment! Quite handy in case of a delay, for example...
To find out the exact terms for cancelling, exchanging and refunding your tickets, we recommend contacting the companies operating the shuttles directly by phone or via their website.
Most shuttles allow our animal friends to travel on board their buses! However, they must meet a number of criteria to respect the comfort of other travellers and to travel as comfortably as possible...
For example, the Paris - Vatry shuttles require animals to be small and carried in a bag with maximum dimensions of 45 x 30 x 25 cm. They must also weigh less than 5kg to be allowed on board!
Of course, guide dogs are allowed to take the shuttle with their owner :) In general, we recommend contacting the company to find out their policy on this.
When it comes to unaccompanied minors travelling, the companies operating the shuttles remain fairly vague on the subject. Nevertheless, we advise parents to provide parental authorisation to allow their child to travel on board the shuttles. For some companies, it is strongly recommended that parents accompany their children.
However, some shuttles, such as Altibus, do not prohibit accompanied minors from travelling on board their buses. It is therefore essential to check carefully before buying a ticket...
For more information on this, and in particular on the maximum age covered by these policies, you can contact the companies operating the shuttles by phone or email.
Unfortunately, people with reduced mobility will not be able to board most shuttles, as the layout of the buses does not allow access on board, and access to certain stops may even be impossible for them.
However, some shuttles can charter special vehicles to transport passengers with reduced mobility! This is the case for the Paris - Vatry shuttle, which offers this service!
For any questions or requests regarding the transport of a passenger with reduced mobility, we recommend contacting the company operating the shuttles...
To find out shuttle timetables, simply go to the shuttle stop or check the website of the company operating the shuttles. The Paris - Vatry or Magical Shuttle shuttles list timetables directly on their site.
That said, when selecting your trip on the Tictactrip comparison tool, the timetables will be shown to you directly! It's up to you to choose the route and time that suits you best...
The baggage policy varies depending on the company operating the shuttle. For example, with Magical Shuttle shuttles, you're only entitled to one checked bag per person.
However, for some companies, the policy on this is fairly vague, which is why we recommend contacting them directly for more information on this...
On most shuttles, seat selection isn't possible... In other words, you'll need to be among the first to board the bus or train in order to choose your seat. This is exactly why arriving early enough matters ;)
On some shuttles, your seat will be automatically assigned when you book your trip. So be sure to check your ticket carefully...
Each shuttle offers its own type of ticket. For example, with Magical Shuttle, all seats are identical, which means the ticket type remains the same, as does its price.
However, with some shuttles, such as the Paris - Vatry airport shuttle, several services are provided by the company, which means several types of tickets are available! For more information, we recommend checking the website of the relevant shuttle.
Generally speaking, the Tictactrip comparison tool will always offer you the best routes at the best price! So don't hesitate to use us, we're here to help. :)
What exactly is a shuttle? According to Wikipedia, a shuttle is "a type of public transport service providing a regular, high-frequency link between two nearby points, running short, repetitive routes". For example, you can reach Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport from central Paris via a regular means of transport, usually a vehicle that can carry up to 10 people (that's less common today)! In simpler terms, shuttles are airport buses and city buses that let you reach various public places.
Contrary to popular belief, a shuttle is not necessarily a bus. Indeed, although buses make up the vast majority of shuttles, there are also trains that serve as shuttles, such as the Eurotunnel Shuttle, private shuttles that use cars as their fleet, or even river shuttles.
At Tictactrip, we mainly offer bus shuttles connecting two key locations! Notable examples include the shuttle to Paris - Vatry airport or Paris - Beauvais airport, Alpybus, Easybus shuttles, London airport shuttles, London shuttles, Charleroi airport shuttles, Plana Bus Barcelona Airport shuttles, Autostradale Milan Airport shuttles, Lyon shuttles, shuttles in England, shuttles in Italy, Alibus shuttles or even the Disney shuttles called Magical Shuttle as well as the Kéolis shuttles. There are also shuttles that take you directly to a ski resort! As with buses, trains and carpooling, shuttle prices are always the lowest and journeys always optimised!
Just so you know, we'll soon be offering routes like the RoissyBus and other shuttles such as an Orly shuttle and shuttles to and from your favourite airports! We'll keep you posted.