Yvelines Departmental Council

What Yvelines Departmental Council does

Yvelines Departmental Council (Conseil départemental des Yvelines) is the elected local-government authority for France's Yvelines department (No. 78) in the Île-de-France region, headquartered at the Hôtel du Département in Versailles. The council was created in 1790 during the French Revolution and reconstituted under its current form in 1964. It exercises statutory competencies over departmental road infrastructure (1,577 km of road network managed for safety and maintenance), mobility and transport (subsidized passes including Améthyste for elderly, disabled, and veteran residents; school-transport aid for 78,000+ students), solidarity services (autonomy support for elderly and disabled populations, child protection and PMI maternal-child health, adults in difficulty), education support (Digital cartable e-SY, school meals), cultural heritage (Archives des Yvelines, Musée départementale Maurice Denis), and economic and territorial development.

The council operates a portfolio of digital platforms supporting public services: an interactive budget visualization tool (Budget interactif), ArcGIS-powered road-network maps for traffic and infrastructure visibility, the Améthyste online portal for subsidized transport passes, and school-transport application systems. It is funded primarily through local taxation (taxes foncières, departmental share of taxe d'habitation, taxe sur les véhicules de société) and grants from the French state, with additional public-service fees including tiered Améthyste subscriptions (€25 or €241.12 annually depending on beneficiary category and zone coverage). Services are delivered via multiple channels — direct service centers (Maisons Départementales de l'Autonomie), territorial offices (Territoires d'Action Départementale), municipal partner centers (CCAS), online portals, and physical retail points (SNCF stations). Major capital commitments include €338M for the EOLE/RER E project, €273M across Tram 13 Express phases (€123M Phase 1 + €150M Phase 2), and €62M for Plan Vélo 2022-2027 cycling infrastructure. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries (ActivitY' for employment insertion, Yvelines Résidences for housing, Yvelines Tourisme, IFSY social-work training) and joint-interest vehicles (YCID for international cooperation, Yvelines Numériques for digital infrastructure), the council extends service delivery into adjacent verticals.

Name

Yvelines Departmental Council

Legal name

Conseil départementale des Yvelines

Website

https://yvelines.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1790

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Yvelines Departmental Council is the elected local-government authority for France's Yvelines department, exercising statutory responsibility over 1,577 km of roads, subsidized mobility (Améthyste passes, school transport for 78,000+ students), social and autonomy services for elderly, disabled, child-protection, and family populations across 259 communes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Social Services (8300), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA), Routine Patrol, Incident Support & Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) for O&M Activities (TLAJAAAJ), Roadside Vegetation & Right-of-Way (ROW) Management (TLAJAAAG), Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Commute Programs (EDALAKAJ), Roadside Assistance & Motorist Aid Patrols (Service Patrols) (TLAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Public social services
• Road infrastructure management
• Subsidized public transport
• Education support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Versailles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Taxation revenue: As a French departmental council, the primary revenue comes from local taxation (taxes foncières, taxe d'habitation part départementale, taxe sur les véhicules de société) and grants from the French state
2. 公共服务收费: Various public service fees including transport subsidies, social services contributions, and administrative fees for services like Améthyste transport passes with subsidized pricing for eligible citizens

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Yvelines Departmental Council is a French local government authority that manages 1,577 km of departmental roads, delivers subsidized transport programs (Améthyste pass for elderly/disabled/veterans covering all Île-de-France zones; school transport subsidies for 78,000+ students), provides social services (child protection, autonomy support for elderly/disabled, family aid), runs education support including digital tools (e-SY) and digital cartables, and co-funds major transit infrastructure (EOLE/RER E, Tram 13 Express, Grand Paris Line 18). It also operates a €62M cycling infrastructure plan (Plan Vélo 2022-2027) and three carpool lanes in partnership with Essonne and Île-de-France Mobilités.

Product overview

The Yvelines Departmental Council operates as a local government authority offering a portfolio of public services rather than a commercial technology product. Its services include transport assistance programs (Améthyste reduced-fare passes for vulnerable populations, school transport subsidies covering 78,000 students), mobility infrastructure development (Plan Vélo 2022–2027 cycling initiative with 62 million euro commitment, carpool lanes, sustainable road construction using warm mix asphalt), road network management across 1,577 km of departmental roads with winter maintenance, and road safety programs including loanable speed display devices for municipalities. The council also publishes technical road construction standards (CCTP) for public works contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Améthyste: Transport assistance program for elderly persons, disabled persons, and war veterans providing reduced-cost or free public transport passes
• ActivitY'
• Pass Yvelines+
• Prior'Yvelines
• RuralogY

Products and services

• Améthyste Transport Pass Annual reduced-fare or free transport pass for eligible elderly persons (60+/65+), persons with disabilities, war veterans, and wards/orphans of the Nation. Loaded onto a Navigo pass for unlimited travel across all Île-de-France public transport (zones 1-5, or zones 3-5 at reduced rate). Application via online portal or CCAS partner offices.
• Plan Vélo Yvelines 2022-2027 Departmental cycling infrastructure and promotion program committing €62 million euros through 2027 to develop cycling routes, bike parking, cycling promotion events, and bike marking operations for Yvelines.
• School Transport Aid and Transports Scolaires Financial aid and operational transport services covering over 78,000 students in Yvelines attending public or private schools. Applications handled by the Bureau des aides aux usagers / Transports scolaires.
• Carpool Lines (Lignes de covoiturage) Three dedicated carpool lanes connecting the Chevreuse valley, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Vélizy, and the Saclay plateau with no prior reservation required. Operated jointly with the Essonne department and Île-de-France Mobilités.
• Road Network Management (1,577 km departmental road network) Management and maintenance of 1,577 km of departmental roads including safety improvements, winter viability, and sustainable road construction using warm-mix asphalt and recycled materials under the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable.
• CCTP Technical Specifications for Departmental Roads Standard technical specification documents (Cahiers des Clauses Techniques Particulières) used by the Direction des Routes et des Transports for public works tenders on departmental roads, covering earthworks, drainage, pavements, and surface treatments.
• Pedagogical Radar Loan Program (Prêt du radar pédagogique) Loan program providing associations and municipalities with a speed display device that shows real-time vehicle speeds with smiling or frowning faces to encourage safe driving near schools and populated areas.
• Autonomy Support Services (Soutien à domicile, Habitat inclusif) Departmental autonomy services for elderly and disabled persons, including home support (soutien à domicile), inclusive housing (habitat inclusif), financial allocations and aid, and Territorial Autonomy Poles (Pôles Autonomie Territoriaux, PAT) delivering local services.
• Child Protection and Family Services (Protection de l'enfance, PMI, CSS, ADB) Departmental child and family services covering Protection Maternelle et Infantile (PMI) centers, sexual health centers (CSS), early childhood care (accueil petite enfance), child protection (protection de l'enfance), and foster care (aide sociale à l'enfance).

Quantifiable outcome

• 700,000 daily passengers expected on EOLE/RER E
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Département de l'EssonnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2023Partnership to implement the first 3 carpooling lines in Ile-de-France, connecting Chevreuse valley, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Vélizy, and the Saclay plateau. Total investment of 150k€ for infrastructure.
• Ile-de-France Mobilités (IDFM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2023Partnership for carpooling lines implementation, ongoing operation of Tram 13 Express, EOLE project, and regional transport coordination. IDFM funds exploitation and maintenance of carpooling infrastructure.
• Fédération Régionale des Travaux Publics d'Ile-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signed the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable committing to sustainable road construction principles including biodiversity preservation, resource conservation, GHG emission reduction, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Syndicat Yvelinois des Travaux PublicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signatory of the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable for sustainable road development in Yvelines.
• Syndicat Professionnel des Terrassiers de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signatory of the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable for sustainable earthworks and construction practices.
• Syndicat Professionnel Régional de l'Industrie Routière Ile-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signatory of the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable committing to sustainable road industry practices.
• UNICEM (Union Nationale des Industries de Carrières et Matériaux de Construction)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signatory of the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable for sustainable construction materials sourcing.
• Fédération Syntec-IngénieriecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2011Signatory of the Charte yvelinoise pour une route éco-responsable committing to sustainable engineering practices.
• Département des Hauts-de-SeinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funder of EOLE/RER E project with 338M€ contribution. Joint advocacy for Line 18 extension to Nanterre.
• Société du Grand Paris (SGP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing body for Grand Paris Express Line 18 passing through Yvelines (Guyancourt, Satory, Versailles Chantiers).
• SNCFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail operator partner for EOLE/RER E project and existing Transilien services in Yvelines.
• Seine et Yvelines NumériquescoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint public operator for digital infrastructure development covering both Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine departments, part of the departmental rapprochement initiative.
• CitalliosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommon operator for urban development projects as part of Yvelines-Hauts-de-Seine departmental rapprochement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conseil départemental de Seine-et-Marne: Large Île-de-France department (77) with the region's most extensive road network, comparable rural/urban mix, and identical transport/social/education statutory portfolio — directly comparable on infrastructure and social-services scale.
• Conseil départemental des Hauts-de-Seine: Neighbouring Île-de-France department (92) and co-funder of EOLE/RER E (€338M); operates joint digital operator (Seine et Yvelines Numériques) and shared urban-development vehicle (Citallios) with Yvelines — directly comparable in scope, mandate, and population profile.
• Conseil départemental de l'Essonne: Adjacent Île-de-France department (91) partnered with Yvelines on the first three carpooling lines in Île-de-France; runs the same departmental statutory functions (roads, social action, education, transport subsidies) over a comparable suburban/urban-rural mix.
• Conseil départemental de la Seine-Saint-Denis: Île-de-France department (93) facing parallel challenges in social action (RSA, child protection, autonomy) and major transit investments (Grand Paris Express Lines 15-17); closely comparable mandate and demographic pressures.
• Conseil départemental du Val-de-Marne: Île-de-France department (94) with a dense urban profile similar to parts of Yvelines; comparable mandate over departmental roads, Grand Paris Express interfaces (Line 15 South), and large social-services caseloads.
• Conseil départemental du Val-d'Oise: Sibling Île-de-France department (95) with identical statutory remit — manages departmental roads, RSA/social services, college transport, and seniors/disabled support; participates in the same IDFM-led transport coordination framework.

Broad incumbents

• Conseil départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône: One of France's largest departments outside Île-de-France, with extensive departmental road network, port-adjacent logistics, and major metropolitan transit responsibilities — comparable in scale and breadth of mandate.
• Conseil départemental de la Gironde: Large provincial department combining metropolitan and rural responsibilities (Bordeaux metro, extensive road network, Grand Projet ferroviaire) — broadly comparable to Yvelines in scale of road infrastructure and transport investment.
• Conseil départemental du Nord: France's most populous department, with a large departmental road network, extensive social services, and major transit responsibilities — comparable on operational scale and breadth of statutory duties.

Others

• Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM): Regional transport authority that co-funds and operates Yvelines' major transit projects (EOLE, Tram 13, carpool lines) and distributes transport subsidies — not a peer department but the principal coordinating and funding counterpart for mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Yvelines.78
• Xx.com/Les_Yvelines

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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