As you might expect, thearrival of line 14 at Orly last June has rapidly established itself as the most practical option for many business and leisure travellers. And theOrlybus is a victim of the metro's success. Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) has therefore decided to close the line on 3 March next.
Traffic down 80%
" The success of the line 14 to Orly (more than 25,000 passengers a day) has led to a drop in patronage of 80 % of Orlybus, which used to run between Place Denfert Rochereau in the 15ᵉ arrondissements of Paris and the airport. "says IDFM. " Faced with this drop and buses sometimes running completely empty, the line will officially close to passengers on 3 March 2025 "it says.
The end of the Orlybus - which should generate savings - is also explained by the reliability of line 14. This now links Châtelet-Les-Halles to Orly in 25 minutes compared with 45 minutes for Orlybus. In addition, the frequency of the two modes of transport is also a strong argument in favour of line 14: a metro every 95 seconds, compared with an Orlybus every 10 to 20 minutes. The line also boasts a punctuality rate of 100%. In addition, IDFM points out that the line is 100% accessible for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility.
