What liO - Les transports de Ma Région does

liO - Les transports de Ma Région is the unified regional public transport brand of Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, a French regional government entity (SIRET 200 053 791 00014) operating across all 13 departments of Occitanie since 1 January 2017. The brand coordinates an integrated multimodal network comprising liO Train (regional rail operated under a 10-year 2023-2032 convention with SNCF Voyageurs), liO Car (interurban buses and coaches, 300 regular lines and ~5,000 school services), Transport à la Demande (TAD) on-demand transport, Covoiturage liO carpooling, and Vélo liO (bike-on-train and cycling tourism). More than 180,000 school students are transported free of charge annually, and a SNCF Voyageurs Occitanie ecosystem of 850 enterprises supports 24,400 direct and indirect jobs.

The digital product stack is anchored by the liO Occitanie mobile application (iOS/Android) and the Itinéraire Calculator web journey planner, integrating third-party platforms including Fairtiq (geolocation-powered Compte Mobilité += tiered age-based accounts: +=0 for 12-26, +=flex for 27-59, +=- for 60+), MATAWAN and FLOWBIRD (open payment/bank card ticketing), KUBAPAY and LYRA COLLECT (contactless card billettique), Crédit Mutuel (payment infrastructure), and Instant System (WordPress-based website operations). Physical distribution operates through onboard sales, regional agencies (Régies Régionales des Transports RRT31, RRT66), e-boutique, and partner resellers (Paulette bike rental, ACTIA micromobility tech).

The business model is publicly funded under a public service delegation framework, with the Région Occitanie as the transport organizing authority (AO). Revenue streams comprise regional public budget allocations, farebox revenue from tickets and subscriptions (notably the €40/month bus subscription, €1 minimum fare floor from 2025, and degressive += tier pricing), and operating partnerships with SNCF Voyageurs (rail) and private bus operators (coach). Customer segments are horizontally distributed across young people (12-26), working adults (27-59, with 50% employer co-payment eligibility), seniors (60+), 180,000+ school students, and leisure/tourist travelers. The entity is not publicly traded, has no venture capital or private equity ownership, and operates as a government service with Carole Delga, President of Région Occitanie, as Directrice de publication.

Name

liO - Les transports de Ma Région

Legal name

Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée

Website

https://lio-occitanie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

liO is the unified regional public transport brand of Région Occitanie, France, coordinating multimodal mobility (trains, buses, on-demand, carpooling, cycling) across 13 departments for residents, 180,000+ school students, and tourists under a publicly funded public service delegation model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Transport Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit MaaS Integration Platforms (GTFS/RT, APIs, Real-Time Ops Feeds) (THADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multimodal Trip Planning, Routing & Journey Orchestration Platforms (THADALAA), Micromobility Aggregators / MaaS Platforms (Multi-Modal Booking & Passes) (TLAFAMAI)

Keywords

• Regional public transport
• Multimodal mobility services
• Passenger rail network
• Interurban bus services
• School transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Regional Transport Funding: Core funding from the Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée (SIRET 200 053 791 00014), which is the responsible authority organizing interurban transport since January 1, 2017, and school transport since August 7, 2015. Operated in partnership with SNCF Voyageurs Occitanie.
2. Ticket and Pass Sales: Revenue from sale of transport titles including single tickets, passes, and subscription products (+=0, +=flex, +=-) through e-boutique, onboard sales, and agencies.
3. School Transport: Free transport for eligible students (droit au transport scolaire) funded by the Region; revenue from school transport subscriptions and passes for non-eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

liO is the unified public transport network of the Région Occitanie in southern France, providing multimodal passenger transport services including regional trains (liO Train), interurban buses (liO Car), on-demand transport (TAD), carpooling, bicycle services (including Train-Vélo), and school transport across all 13 departments. The service is supported by a digital platform featuring a mobile app, contactless bank card ticketing, and a Fairtiq-powered mobility account system (Compte Mobilité +=) with tiered age-based pricing.

Product overview

liO Occitanie is the unified brand for the regional mobility services of Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, encompassing a multi-modal transport network. The core offering consists of liO Train (regional rail, including the scenic Train Jaune), liO Car (interurban buses and school transport), TAD (on-demand transport), carpooling, and bicycle services (including Train-Vélo). The digital product ecosystem is anchored by the liO Occitanie mobile application, which provides access to journey planning, ticketing, and the Compte Mobilité += system (tiered age-based accounts: +=0, +=flex, +=-) powered by the Fairtiq app. Supporting services include Open Paiement (bank card ticketing), a partner discount network, and a white-label journey planner for partner websites. The entire range is coordinated by the Region as transport organizing authority and operated through partnerships including SNCF Voyageurs for rail, private transport operators for buses, and SPL D'Un Point A L'Autre for on-demand services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• liO Train: Regional rail services operated by SNCF Voyageurs on behalf of Région Occitanie across the Occitanie territory.
• liO Cars
• Train Jaune
• TAD (Transport à la Demande)
• Covoiturage liO
• Transport scolaire liO
• Compte mobilité += (+=0, +=flex, +=-)
• Le Lien d'Occitanie
• Ecol'O Bus

Products and services

• liO Occitanie Mobile Application Official mobile app for liO Occitanie providing users with access to train and bus schedules, ticket purchase, journey planning, and management of the Compte Mobilité += system across the entire regional transport network.
• liO Train
• liO Car Interurban bus and coach services operating on approximately 300 regular lines across the 13 departments of Occitanie, including both regular scheduled services and school transport routes.
• TAD - Transport à la Demande On-demand transport service for areas not served by regular lines, bookable by telephone through a centralized reservation platform operated by SPL D'Un Point A L'Autre.
• School Transport (Transport Scolaire) Free regional school transport service for entitled students from kindergarten to high school, operating on approximately 5,000 dedicated school bus services. Over 180,000 students transported annually across Occitanie.
• Covoiturage liO Carpooling service supported by regional subsidies, offering financial aid to drivers and passengers for shared mobility trips within Occitanie.
• Train-Vélo A dedicated train service with enhanced bicycle capacity for cyclotourism, operating seasonally on routes including Toulouse-Mazamet, Nîmes-Le Grau du Roi, Toulouse-Figeac, and Nîmes-Mende. Requires advance bike space reservation via the Accès Vélo Serein platform.
• liO x Paulette (Train + Bike Rental) A combined train and bicycle rental package in partnership with Paulette, allowing cyclists to ride from Toulouse to Carcassonne (2-day) or Toulouse to Sète (5-day) on the Canal du Midi and return by liO Train without transporting the bike. 2-day formula from €66 (classic) or €89 (electric); 5-day Toulouse to Sète at €129 (classic) or €178 (electric).
• Compte Mobilité += A tiered mobility account system powered by the Fairtiq app, offering progressive discounts, post-trip payment, and loyalty rewards. Three age-based formulas: +=0 (12-26 years, free from 11th journey), +=flex (27-59 years), +=- (60 years and above). Valid on both liO Train and Car. Extended to liO Car (buses) in January 2025.
• Open Paiement An open payment system allowing users to purchase and validate transport tickets using a contactless bank card as both the ticket medium and payment method. Includes automatic fare capping to prevent overcharging.
• Itinéraire Calculator (Journey Planner) Online route planning tool accessible via the liO website, enabling users to plan multi-modal journeys across trains, buses, and other transport modes in Occitanie. Available as a white-label widget for partner websites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000+ students transported free annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNCF Voyageurs OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SNCF Voyageurs operates liO trains under a 10-year convention (2023-2032) with the Région Occitanie. Provides train crew, rolling stock operations, and operational management including the Centre Opérationnel de Production (COP) in Montpellier. Over 300 train driver positions available.
• Instant SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstant System edits and manages the liO-occitanie.fr website and drives its ongoing maintenance. The site is built on WordPress. Instant System is the primary technology partner for the digital platform.
• FNTV (Fédération Nationale des Transports de Voyageurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNTV is the national federation of passenger transport companies, partnering with the Région Occitanie and liO for bus driver recruitment campaigns.
• OTRE (Organisation des Transports Routiers Européens)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOTRE is the European road transport organization partnering with liO and the Region for bus driver recruitment initiatives.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Travail partners with liO and the Région Occitanie for nationwide driver recruitment campaigns, including job fairs (TAF salons) and a regional hotline (0 800 706 707).
• SPL d'un Point à l'Autre (Tarn)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSociété Publique Locale d'un Point à l'Autre manages the on-demand transport (TAD) information and booking center for the Occitanie Region, handling reservations and coordinating with transport operators.
• PauletteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaulette is a bike rental company partnering with liO for the 'liO x Paulette' combined package: cyclists ride from Toulouse to Carcassonne (2 days) or Sète (5 days) and return by train with their bike repatriated by Paulette.
• ANATEEP (Association Nationale pour les Transports Educatifs de l'Enseignement Public)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANATEEP co-developed the 'Dix secondes suffisent' safety awareness campaign with liO and the Région Occitanie, targeting smartphone distraction at level crossings and bus stops for young transport users.
• Various EPCI and Communes (Local Authorities)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntercommunal structures (EPCI) and communes that have received delegated authority from the Region to organize and operate on-demand transport (TAD) services in their geographic areas, acting as second-tier transport organizing authorities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• TaM Montpellier 3M: Urban transit operator for Montpellier Métropole (tramway, buses), overlapping with liO service area in Hérault. Comparable in multimodal urban mobility operations within Occitanie.
• Tisséo (Toulouse Métropole): Urban transit authority for the Toulouse metropolitan area (metros, trams, buses) overlapping geographically with liO in Haute-Garonne. Comparable in serving the same primary city with intermodal urban transit.
• Naolib (Nantes Métropole): Multimodal public transit brand of Nantes Métropole (tram, bus, bike, ferry). Comparable as a mid-sized French metropolitan MaaS platform with integrated ticketing and account-based fare capping.

Direct peers

• TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Regional rail and interurban transport network for the neighboring Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, operated by SNCF under a regional convention. Directly comparable to liO in mandate, funding model, and service mix.
• BreizhGo (Région Bretagne): Unified regional public transport brand of the Brittany region, covering trains, buses, and maritime services with a similar digital ticketing and mobility account approach. Comparable in being a regional-authority MaaS platform.

Others

• Kéolis: Private mobility operator (SNCF subsidiary) that runs public transit networks under contract for many French regions and cities. Comparable as a potential contracted operator of liO Car services and as a peer in the regional MaaS delivery chain.
• Transdev: Major private multimodal mobility operator with extensive French regional contracts for buses, trams, and on-demand transport. Comparable as a peer in contracted regional service delivery and MaaS partnerships.
• Fairtiq: Swiss mobility app that powers liO's Compte Mobilité += system. Comparable as a peer MaaS/check-in technology vendor serving multiple Swiss and French regional transport networks.

Broad incumbents

• Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM): Paris region transit authority, the largest French regional MaaS organizer with similar multimodal integration and a tiered fare structure. Comparable as a much larger reference model for regional transit authority MaaS.
• SNCF TER (national): National umbrella for French regional rail (Transport express régional) operated by SNCF under 11 regional conventions. Comparable as the operational rail counterpart to liO Train across France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/lio.occitanie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@liOOccitanie
• Facebookfacebook.com/lio.occitanie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lio-occitanie
• Instagraminstagram.com/lio.occitanie

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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