What STAS - Transdev Saint-Étienne does

STAS (Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne Métropole) is the urban public transport operator serving Saint-Étienne Métropole in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Operating as a subsidiary of Transdev under a public service concession granted by the metropolitan authority, STAS runs a multimodal network comprising three tram lines (T1, T2, T3), multiple trolleybus routes, and an extensive bus network serving multiple municipalities across the metropolitan area. The company traces its origins to 1880 and is notable as the only French city to have continuously maintained tramway service in its city centre since 1881. Operations are headquartered at 2 Avenue Grüner in Saint-Étienne, with a dedicated 1,200 m² Musée des Transports Urbains inaugurated in 1993 preserving the network's heritage.

The core technology stack is delivered by Cityway, a third-party IT provider whose transit management platform powers journey planning, real-time service updates, ticketing, and passenger information across reseau-stas.fr and the Moovizy mobile application. The OÙRA! smart card enables interoperability with TER Rhône-Alpes (SNCF), TCL Lyon, Citéa Valence, TAG Grenoble, and VéliVert bike share, allowing passengers to load up to eight ticket types onto a single card. Specialized services include Handi'Stas (door-to-door accessible transport for people with reduced mobility), Monbus (demand-responsive rural transport via the MyMobi booking app), and integration with Citiz car share and Park & Ride facilities for multimodal journeys. Real-time disruption tracking, QR-code-based mobile tickets, NFC validation, and SMS ticket purchasing are supported across digital channels.

Revenue is generated through a diversified multi-channel model combining transaction-based ticket sales (€1.60 single trip, 1hr30 unlimited), subscription-based monthly and annual travelcards loaded on OÙRA! cards, the post-payment Formule Liberté plan with loyalty credits, employer transport contributions under French Prime Transport regulations (50% employer contribution), bank card direct payment, and ancillary fees such as OÙRA! card issuance (€5) and replacement (€8). Distribution is omnichannel: four physical Espaces Transport travel shops, automatic ticket vending machines, a mobile agency, on-board sales, the Allo Stas hotline, a 24/7 e-store (boutique.reseau-stas.fr), and the Moovizy app. A dedicated enterprise channel (Espace Entreprises) with a named account manager addresses local business mobility needs, while student onboarding programs and new-arrival orientation drive consumer acquisition.

Name

STAS - Transdev Saint-Étienne

Legal name

STAS - Transports Urbains de Saint-Étienne Métropole

Website

https://reseau-stas.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

STAS is the urban public transport operator for Saint-Étienne Métropole in France, operating 3 tram lines, trolleys, and buses under a concession from the metropolitan authority. As a Transdev subsidiary, it serves commuters, students, and businesses via the OÙRA! regional smart card, Moovizy mobile app, and Handi'Stas accessible transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Public Transportation

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (4851), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Shared-Route Dial-a-Ride (Multi-Stop DRT) (THAIAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Last-Mile On-Demand Feeder to Transit (First/Last-Mile Providers) (THAIAGAJ), Mobility Aggregation & Booking (Multi-Provider Marketplace) Platforms (THADALAB), Multimodal Trip Planning, Routing & Journey Orchestration Platforms (THADALAA)

Keywords

• Urban public transport
• Transit network services
• Demand-responsive transport
• Accessible mobility services
• Intermodal smart ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Étienne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Single journey tickets (€1.60 for 1hr30 unlimited travel), 10-journey booklets, and occasional travel tickets sold through magnetic cards, QR codes, and mobile tickets. Revenue generated from per-trip fares paid by passengers.
2. Monthly and Annual Travelcards: Subscription-based monthly travelcards (valid 1st to last day of month) and annual travelcards (valid 1 year, payable monthly with €4.80 bank fee). Revenue recognized upfront for annual passes or monthly for monthly subscriptions, loaded onto OùRA! smart cards.
3. Formule Liberté (Freedom Pass): Post-payment model where users pay for travel after the fact, receiving discounts for frequent use (€4 credit after every 10 trips within 3-month period). Revenue recognized based on actual usage.
4. Employer Transport Contributions: Enterprises contribute 50% of employee commute costs under French transport bonus regulations (Prime Transport). Revenue from employer subscriptions and contributions for business mobility solutions.
5. Fine and Penalty Payments: Processing fees from fine payments for fare evasion (€15 penalty for late Handi'STAS cancellations). Revenue from enforcement activities.
6. OùRA! Card Sales: Sale of OùRA! smart cards at €5.00 with €8.00 replacement/duplicate fee. Cards valid for 5 years and serve as delivery medium for multiple transport operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

STAS operates the urban public transport network of Saint-Étienne Métropole, running three tram lines (T1, T2, T3) together with bus and trolleybus services. Its offering is extended by Handi'Stas (accessible transport for people with reduced mobility), Monbus (demand-responsive transport), the regional OûRA! smart card enabling multimodal ticketing across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, and the Moovizy mobile app for digital ticketing and real-time journey planning.

Product overview

STAS (Transports Urbains Saint-Étienne Métropole) operates as a comprehensive urban public transport network serving the Saint-Étienne Métropole area. The offering consists of a core platform of buses, trams, and trolleys (including lines T1-T3, M1-M9, S1-S9, and numbered routes 8-109) complemented by specialized mobility services. Digital products include the Moovizy mobile app and M-Ticket service for ticketless travel via QR/NFC, while the OùRA! smart card enables cross-network interoperability across Rhône-Alpes. Additional services encompass Handi'Stas (accessible transport), Monbus (demand-responsive transport), bike sharing (VéliVert), car sharing (Citiz), and park-and-ride facilities. The network also provides physical points of sale (Espaces Transport, ticket vending machines), a loyalty program (STAS Fidélité), and operates the Musée des Transports Urbains chronicling 120+ years of local transport history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Handi'Stas: Transport service for people with reduced mobility and the visually impaired, providing door-to-door travel within the Saint-Étienne Métropole area.
• Monbus
• Formule Liberté
• Moovizy
• STAS Fidélité
• m-ticket STAS
• OùRA!

Products and services

• STAS Tram Network Scheduled high-capacity electric tram service on three lines (T1, T2, T3) connecting key nodes across Saint-Étienne Métropole, available to individual commuters and visitors.
• STAS Bus and Trolleybus Network Scheduled bus and trolleybus services covering the broader metropolitan area, including peripheral and cross-town routes that feed the tram network.
• Handi'Stas Accessible Transport Door-to-door assisted transport service for people with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users and those with sensory or temporary impairments, reserved in advance.
• Monbus On-Demand Transport Flexible on-demand pickup service for residents in peripheral or low-density zones without regular fixed-route service, providing last-mile and off-peak connections.
• OûRA! Smart Card Contactless NFC smart card providing multimodal ticketing interoperability across urban (STAS) and regional rail (TER/SNCF) networks in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• Moovizy Mobility App Mobile application providing route planning, real-time arrival information, and digital ticket purchase/validation for individual travelers across the STAS network.
• STAS Subscription and Ticket Range Fare product suite including single tickets, multi-ride carnets, monthly and annual subscriptions, reduced-fare categories, and the post-payment Formule Liberté for occasional riders.
• Espace Entreprises Corporate Mobility B2B mobility offering for local businesses, administrations, and event organizers, providing group ticketing, employee mobility solutions, and event/visitor transport under contract.

Quantifiable outcome

• €4 credit after every 10 STAS tickets purchased within 3-month period via Moovizy app
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Saint-Étienne MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic authority and owner of the STAS transport network. Saint-Étienne Métropole grants the operating concession to STAS (Transdev subsidiary) for providing urban public transport services across the metropolitan area. The authority defines service levels, fare structures, and strategic mobility direction.
• CitywaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIT solution provider delivering the transit management platform powering reseau-stas.fr. Cityway maintains and operates the technical infrastructure for journey planning, real-time service updates, ticketing systems, and passenger information. Also developed the MyMobi on-demand transport booking platform used for Handi'STAS and Monbus services.
• TransdevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal public transport operator and parent company of STAS. Transdev provides operational expertise, management systems, and corporate resources. The Data Protection Officer for STAS is located at Transdev headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Transdev's DPO can be contacted at [email protected].
• TER Rhône-Alpes (SNCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional express train service operating in Rhône-Alpes region. Integrated with the OùRA! smart card system, allowing passengers to load TER tickets alongside STAS tickets on the same card. Enables multimodal journeys combining urban tram/bus with regional rail.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keolis: Major global public transport operator (SNCF subsidiary) running urban transit concessions worldwide. Directly comparable as a sister concession operator and indirect peer through Transdev/Keolis duopoly in French urban transit outsourcing.
• RATP Dev: International public transport operator (RATP Group subsidiary) operating bus, tram, and metro networks outside Paris. Comparable concession-based operator at broader scale, often competing head-to-head with Transdev on French urban tenders.
• Transdev: Parent company of STAS and one of the world's largest public transport operators. Runs hundreds of urban and intercity transit concessions globally; STAS operates as one of its French metro concessions.

Direct peers

• TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais): Operates the Lyon urban public transport network (metro, tram, bus) as a Sytral concession. Directly comparable French mid-sized metro operator sharing the OûRA! smart card ecosystem and similar fixed-route + multimodal service model.
• Ilévia (Lille): Operates the Métropole Européenne de Lille transit network (metro, tram, bus, V'Lille bike share). Comparable French urban transit concession operator at similar population scale to Saint-Étienne Métropole.
• TAG (Transports de l'Agglomération Grenobloise): Operates public transport for Grenoble Alpes Métropole (tram, bus, demand-responsive). Comparable mid-sized French urban transit operator and OûRA! partner with similar multimode integration and concession structure.
• Tisséo Voyageurs: Operates Toulouse's urban transport network (metro, tram, bus) under public authority concession. Comparable French urban transit operator with similar multimodal and digital ticketing ambitions.
• TBM (TBM Bordeaux Métropole): Bordeaux metropolitan public transport network operated under concession. Comparable scale, multimodal service offering (tram, bus, bike share), and concession-based revenue model.
• CTS (Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois): Operates Strasbourg's urban transit network (tram, bus) under concession. Comparable mid-sized French urban transit operator with similar tram-led network and digital ticketing deployment.

Others

• Cityway: IT solutions provider that powers STAS's transit management platform (reseau-stas.fr), MyMobi on-demand booking, and passenger information systems. Ecosystem/technology peer enabling the digital layer of STAS's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/STAS.Transports.Saint.Etienne
• Instagraminstagram.com/instantstas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stas-transdev-saint-etienne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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