STIF, the regional transport authority, and local authorities in the greater Paris area

STIF the authority which organises public transport in the greater Paris area, was set up by the local authorities governing the greater Paris area (Ile-de-France region, City of Paris and the 7 other départements). The law of 13 August 2004 stipulates that it must be chaired by the Chairman of the Region or an elected representative appointed by the Chairman. UA representative of the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a representative of the EPCI (Public Institution for Intermunicipal Cooperation) sit on the Board of Directors which includes 29 members.

STIF is responsible for providing integrated and efficient transport services throughout the region to all Parisians.

STIF therefore implements the decisions made by these authorities during the Board of Directors’ meetings. These decisions can be of a structural nature (new infrastructures, etc.), concern innovation of the existing infrastructure (new services, etc.), concern quality issues (quality of service, improving supply, etc.), or economic and social issues (prices, travel cards, etc.).

STIF’s decisions are then implemented by the RATP, SNCF and OPTILE (private bus network) transport operators. In return, STIF subsidises them to ensure a financially healthy network and to fund improvements. These subsidies are part of special objective agreements with the RATP and SNCF and a specific agreement with OPTILE.

Thus, for the Noctilien project, STIF bears the full cost of additional annual operation in relation to the former Noctambus and ‘Bus de Nuit’ network , i.e. €16,570,080 (excl. VAT, 2003 economic conditions). Noctilien’s overall investment (4 878 100 €)(€4,878,100) is covered by the Ile-de-France region (€2,345,050) and STIF (€2,533,050).

	Noctilien, an efficient bus service that makes travelling easier «To facilitate travel in and around Paris, the Region, départements and the Ile-de-France transport union (STIF) have introduced a night bus service with their partners RATP and Transilien SNCF. This service is called NOCTILIEN. With Noctilien, you can travel throughout all the départements in the greater Paris area (Ile-de-France) at night.
We know that getting around is your main concern, and this is why we are aiming to improve your quality of life in the greater Paris area. ».
	Jean-Paul Huchon    Chairman of the Ile-de-France Region