Freedom of movement, but subject to conditions. Although deconfinement will take place on 11 May as announced, travel will still be largely restricted, with a limit of 100 km only, except for compelling professional or family reasons. Release from confinement will therefore take place " gradually "and cautiously "In the words of Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, this will initially be applied more widely in the green départements and more strictly in the red ones.
Long-distance travel within France is therefore prohibited for the time being, and teleworking remains generally encouraged for companies and employees who can afford it. In this context, as a major player in the travel industry and a responsible employer, the SNCF has decided to extend until 8 June 2020 systematic use of teleworking at its national and regional headquarters. " As the head of a public transport company, my first priority is to ensure the health and safety of our employees and customers.said Jean-Pierre Farandou, CEO of the rail company. I would encourage all companies that are able to do so to take the same steps in these difficult times. "Now that the government's decontamination plan has been presented, SNCF is finalising its transport plan and the health and operational measures that will go with it, all of which should be specified by the end of the week or early next week.
In an interview with Europe 1 on 29 April, the Secretary of State for Transport, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, spelled out the future thinking on transport: " as many offers as possible, as few people as possible at peak times with the use of teleworking and staggered arrival times at companies. "While business travel of more than 100 km will be limited, commuting between home and work should gradually resume, with the challenge of continuing to take barrier measures and health precautions to avoid a second wave of the pandemic, starting with social distancing. In this context, " Massive teleworking is the main measure for freeing up seats on trains for people who absolutely must physically go to work. "said Jean-Pierre Farandou.
Jean-Baptiste Djebbari estimated that, as early as 11May, " 30 % of people who usually take public transport will return, with a rapid rise throughout May and June. "In the Paris region two million people on metro and RER platforms. Interviewed on France Inter on 24 April, Catherine Guillouard, CEO of RATP, explained that she was working " on a scenario that aims to restart 70% of network supply on average "From 11 May, automatic lines 1 and 14 will run at 100 %.
Floor markings, condemnation of one seat out of twoWhat solutions will be adopted on the Ile-de-France network to limit contact between passengers? Many questions remain unanswered in order to allay the concerns of passengers. One thing is certain, however, and that is the requirement to wear a mask on all public transport. This is undoubtedly the most essential professional tool at this time of pandemic.
