APPEAL ENERGY TRANSITION INNOVATION LEADING BY EXAMPLE. Bus2025

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1 APPEAL ENERGY TRANSITION INNOVATION LEADING BY EXAMPLE Bus2025

2 Élisabeth Borne, President & CEO Climate change is one of today s defining challenges. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions has always been a priority for RATP through the development of low-energy, less polluting transport solutions. Our strategic initiatives include the Bus2025 programme developed in conjunction with Stif. This programme will enable us to operate an entirely electric and biovng fleet by The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris offers us an excellent opportunity to demonstrate environmental excellence in practice. Our Group intends to set the global benchmark for sustainable mobility. So we will be making a full contribution to the energy transition to promote a positive, future-facing approach to ecology designed to release initiatives and deliver tangible, sustainable urban mobility solutions.

3 A driving force for the environment With 350 routes and 4,500 buses, the RATP bus network offers exceptional coverage of Paris and its region. Over the years, RATP has tested many technologies, including aquazole, LPG, biodiesel and electric. The Group has therefore made a direct contribution to innovation alongside industry. WORKING TOWARDS THE ENERGY TRANSITION 1972: the first prototypes of diesel-electric, LNG and LPG buses, and electric minibuses. 1976: the first electric bus. 1993: transition of the RATP fleet to Euro 1 standard compliance. 1994: launch of the eco-bus programme to cut particulate emissions, develop renewables and upgrade the fleet. 1996: transition to Euro 2 standard compliance. Introduction of two 30-seat electric midi-buses for the Montmartrobus service. 1999: gradual introduction of particulate filters for the sulphur-free diesel fleet. RATP operates 250 VNG, aquazole, LPG and electric buses across its network. 2000: transition to Euro 3 standard compliance. Introduction of 52-seat electric buses for the Montmartrobus service. The route becomes fully electric in : experimentation with biodiesel. 2005: transition to Euro 4 standard compliance, followed by Euro 5 compliance in : introduction of the first hybrid buses. 2014: launch of the Bus2025 programme. AQUAZOLE: an emulsion of diesel, water and stabilising additives that reduces particulate emissions by 80% BIOGNV: 100% renewable natural gas produced by methanation of waste BIODIESEL: a biofuel containing 70% diesel / 30% industrial vegetable oil derivative (rapeseed and sunflower oils) that reduces CO 2 emissions by 25% (source: Ademe) LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG): a fuel composed primarily of propane and butane produced as a result of oil refining LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG): a fuel obtained by cooling natural gas to its liquid state VEHICLE NATURAL GAS (VNG): a naturally occurring fossil gas composed essentially of methane and used as a fuel 03

4 AN INNOVATIVE PROJECT This programme was launched in 2014 with the aim of creating an efficient, non-polluting, appealing and affordable bus network for Paris and its wider region; a network that would set the international benchmark! Its twin drivers for action... To facilitate mobility by using more efficient buses and introducing innovative services, and to rise successfully to the challenges posed by the energy transition. The goal of the Grand Paris programme n To improve network reliability and reduce journey times through more effective sharing of road space. n To optimise coverage across all types of transport: an effective feeder network converging on the hubs of the Grand Paris network, and improved services for the outermost communities. n Making bus services more attractive to users by offering innovative services in stations and on buses to respond more effectively to the needs of Paris region residents, and provide a network with 100% accessibility for users with reduced mobility. A technological and ecological challenge n Transforming a fleet of 4,500 buses - Europe s second largest in terms of volume - into a totally clean fleet. n Providing every part of the vehicle manufacturing industry with the incentive to produce clean buses on a large scale. n Remaining competitive when bus service networks are deregulated in BY 2025, A BUS FLEET THAT IS 80 % ELECTRIC AND 20 % BIOVNG -50 % REDUCTION IN THE CARBON BALANCE OF RATP AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAMME -20 % OVERALL GOAL FOR THE REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS PER KM PER RATP PASSENGER BETWEEN 2004 AND

5 Reinventing mobility The creation of the Grand Paris Express network will bring about a profound change in the transport infrastructure of the Paris region. One of the goals for the Bus2025 programme is to adapt the range of road transport options to dovetail with changes to the rail infrastructure and provide a more detailed coverage of all the areas involved. A golden opportunity to optimise travel and make it easier than ever! INVOLVEMENT AND CONSULTATION With its longstanding expertise of the Paris region, RATP has brought together around fifty contributors (Stif, local councillors and specialists in transport, urban programmening, energy and environment) as members of a working group. This group has been meeting regularly for more than a year to develop and design the bus of tomorrow with a shared focus on a single ambition. A grassroots initiative n With input from its six local development agencies, RATP has conducted an analysis of every area with the aim of putting housing, employment and transport into perspective, and identifying the expectations of communities in the period to n At the same time, RATP has developed a special system to evaluate the effects of the Grand Paris Express on mobility in general, and bus travel in particular. n The results have enabled RATP to be proactive with Stif and local authorities in proposing changes to the bus network. 05

6 PERFORMANCE AND INTERMODAL OPERATION n Capitalising on the flexibility of buses, which can adapt easily to local changes and the specific needs of individual areas. n Improving journey flexibility to offer users door-to-door solutions and deliver improved services for those communities furthest from Paris. n Programmening its interaction with the intermodal hubs of the Grand Paris Express, and exploiting its ability to complement other modes of transport to improve proximity and accessibility. APPEAL AND SERVICES n Facilitating the integration of bus travel into the city by paying careful attention to its architectural presence and spaces (bus stations, bus lanes, bus stops, etc.). n Improving real-time passenger information by leveraging digital technology to extract maximum benefit from city services and the local retail offer to make routes more practical, convenient and appropriate for all users. n Boosting the appeal of bus travel: by 2016, Stif will have invested 160 million over three years on improving bus services: improving coverage, frequency, punctuality, comfort and operating hours. 3.5 MILLION JOURNEYS MADE EVERY DAY ON THE RATP BUS NETWORK 200 km COVERED PER DAY ON AVERAGE BY A PARIS REGION BUS 1BILLION BUS JOURNEYS PER YEAR 350 RATP ROUTES, INCLUDING 30 NIGHT BUS ROUTES Working towards 100% accessibility Another Bus2025 goal is to offer a network with total accessibility for users with reduced mobility. This means adapting bus stops and vehicles. A bus route is considered to be accessible when at least 70% of its stops provide appropriate access facilities. Further work on bus internal layouts and boarding/exiting facilities should facilitate bus usage by every member of the public. In 2015: 100% of buses fitted with access ramps 100% of Paris buses accessible for users with reduced mobility 98% of buses fitted with audio information systems 96% of buses fitted with visual information display systems more than 170 suburban routes accessible for users with reduced mobility 06

7 Leading the way with clean buses By 2025, all 4,500 Paris region buses will run on either electricity or biovng. This unprecedented ecological, technological and industrial shift points the way to environmental excellence. CHRONOLOGY OF A REVOLUTION Phase 1 ( ): mass arrival of hybrid buses to join the RATP fleet. Around 500 hybrid buses in operation from 2016 (11% of the fleet). All new contract tenders issued are for hybrid, electric or VNG buses. Phase 2 ( ): testing and experimentation with all electric bus technologies and existing battery charging systems; preparation for the bus centre adaptation programme. Phase 3 ( ): issue of contract tenders for the mass rollout of electric and biovng buses. 07

8 INCENTIVISING AN ENTIRE INDUSTRY The large-scale production of electric buses is a major challenge. Currently, only minibuses are the subject of such development. RATP intends its Bus2025 programme to incentivise the entire industry to embark on mass production of a standard bus that meets all electrical standards. 500,000: that s the current cost of a standard electric bus... twice the price of a traditional diesel bus. The Group is therefore expecting a significant reduction in costs between now and 2017 as a direct result of the high volume of bus orders and global development of electric mobility. TWO PARTNERSHIPS As part of developing the research and production of new and sustainable mobility solutions, RATP has signed agreements with two major French power generators: EDF and Engie. EDF: the agreement with EDF covers trials and tests of alternative electric powertrains, batteries and their charging systems. The aim of the agreement is to bring 100% electric high-capacity buses into the RATP fleet. ENGIE: the agreement with ENGIE is designed to deliver a fuelling centre solution for buses running on vehicle natural gas (VNG) and biovng. A 100% electric route by 2016 By agreement with Stif RATP will operate a 100% electric route using standard buses under real-life operating conditions from 2016 onwards. Bolloré group company Bluebus has been contracted to provide the vehicles and associated battery charging systems under a contract valued at between 10 million and 14 million. Testing other technologies RATP is also committed to testing other electric bus technologies. With this in mind, the Group has signed experimental bus development agreements with five other manufacturers: Heuliez Bus in France, Irizar in Spain, Solaris in Poland, and two Chinese companies working alongside European associates: Yutong in association with the French company Dietrich Carebus, and Golden Dragon in association with the Dutch company Ebusco. FUNDING THE BUS FLEET Stif is providing a 100% subsidy for the purchase of buses to extend the network and expand the range of services available, backed up by a 10% subsidy for upgrading. At the end of 2024 when the RATP operating agreement expires, the buses will be bought at their net book value by their owner Stif. 08

9 ADAPTING AND EXPERIMENTING Training: maintenance personnel must learn the technical skills required for hybrid, electric and biovng buses, and gain the corresponding accreditations. An eco-driving awareness course for hybrid buses is also taken by drivers. Experiments: given the restricted access to roadside power supplies, RATP has adopted slow overnight depot charging of bus batteries as its benchmark model. It nevertheless programmes to test other technologies (terminus charging, charging at bus stops, opportunist charging when passing through the depot, and other potential solutions) as part of adapting its response to a range of different needs. Adapting bus maintenance centres: bus maintenance centres must be connected to mains power and gas supplies. 1/3 OF RATP EMPLOYEES WORK SOLELY ON BUS NETWORK OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 17,000 DRIVERS, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS AND ENGINEERS WORK SOLELY ON PROVIDING BUS SERVICES 13,500 DRIVERS The Créteil bus maintenance centre already takes care of 90 biovng buses 2,200 EMPLOYEES ALLOCATED TO BUS PURCHASING AND MAINTENANCE 25 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE CENTRES IN THE PARIS REGION 09

10 Setting a benchmark for the world Bus2025 embodies not only the RATP group culture of innovation and technical excellence, but also its commercial ambitions. The ability to drive revolution redevelopment of existing bus networks and incentivise an entire industry are clear strengths when it comes to winning new international projects. 10

11 Did you know? OUR BELIEFS n Public transport has an important role to play in protecting the environment, and improving the quality of life and health of passengers and local communities. n It offers a credible alternative to the private car in the battle to combat congestion in urban centres. n As with tram services, the RATP group wishes to develop the concept of the Frenchstyle bus as a quiet, clean service that sets the benchmark for tomorrow s cities. Bus2025 establishes the RATP group as a leader in clean bus services RATP Dev operates a fleet of more than 7,000 buses worldwide: in France, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, Morocco, Italy, China and - soon - in Saudi Arabia, where the Riyad bus network is being created from scratch. AN EXCELLENT OUTLOOK Since the Bus2025 programme was announced, routes are already changing, and that initiative is being emulated in other urban centres around the world. Many other major cities in France are also considering the same issue. ELSEWHERE AROUND THE GROUP The RATP group also operates clean buses on a number of networks outside the Paris region, with electric and hybrid buses in London and buses in Bath. In the Paris region, the Group is testing the first electric bus specially equipped for reduced mobility passengers. 11

12 Group Overview The RATP group provides daily mobility services for 14 million people in France and worldwide. Historically associated with Paris and its century-old metro system, it is in demand all over the world for its unique experience in the design, project management, operation and maintenance of all modes of urban and inter-urban public transport. Rail Bus Tram Metro From the Paris RER A regional express rail line that carries 1.2 million passengers every day to Africa s most modern train - the Gautrain Express - travellers know they can rely on the expertise and experience of RATP people. Urban and interurban bus networks, sightseeing buses, school buses, city centre shuttle buses and transport on demand... RATP services everywhere are constantly focused on providing appealing, affordable and responsible transport services. In France, the USA, Algeria, the UK, Morocco, Italy and China, the RATP group is driving the worldwide resurgence of tram networks. The Group has a unique body of experience in the design, maintenance and operation of this mode of transport universally loved by passengers. As the historic operator of the Paris Metro, the RATP has globally-recognised expertise in automated metro systems; a public transport option particularly well suited to the needs of major urban centres looking for safe, high-capacity public transport systems BILLION INVESTED IN THE PARIS REGION IN BILLION IN REVENUE FOR ,976 EMPLOYEES AT 31 DECEMBER COUNTRIES, A GLOBAL PRESENCE CONTINENTS Communications Department 54 quai de la Rapée Paris Cedex 12 Design-production Photo credits: B. Marguerite, J.F. Mauboussin and all rights reserved November 2015.