France -public transport reimbursement rules

France -public transport reimbursement rules

Public transport – it is mandatory to cover 50% of the collective transportation expenses from the home of the employee to the workplace.

Including: metro, bus, tram, train, bike rental.

Tickets purchased individually are not refundable. Only subscription cards are supported by the employer. They can be annual, monthly or weekly. Support is 50% of the 2e ranked on the basis of the shortest rout.

Reimbursement by the employer shall be made monthly (including for annual subscriptions) at the latest by the end of the month following the purchase of the ticket.

Personal transport – not mandatory. If the employer puts it in place, it must benefit all employees and under the same conditions.


More info – Labour Code (Art. L3261-2; Art. R3261-1 to R3261-10)

Please note: a collective agreement may provide for different methods of proof or reimbursement.



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