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Old May 8th, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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Do Bus Tickets Have To Be Validated?
Do I have to validate my ticket when I get on the bus in Paris? Will buy a carnet of tickets from a tabac for the week.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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Yes - enter the front door and validate your ticket. Exit through rear door. Re-validate the ticket if you transfer...
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Of course, if you didn't validate it, then you could use it forever.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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...Until the transit police fine you a hefty amount, as happened to a traveling companion of mine.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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In the double-length buses that operate on some lines, there are validators at every door (front, middle and back) to insert your ticket.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Bad idea, fmpden, as ignorance of the law is NOOOOO excuse. I don't think the fines are as bad in Paris as in Venice, but it isn't something you want to find out, esp as a ticket from a carnet is pretty cheap.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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I don't think fmpden was encouraging using the ticket over and over. He/she was simply saying Of course you have to validate it, because otherwise it could be used time and time again.

And yes, it should be fairly obvious, whether in Paris or anywhere else.
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Old May 8th, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks, StCirg. Some people in their eagerness to post something pointless, don't bother to read the other posts.
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Old May 9th, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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Aussie France,
Thank you for the suggestion and your pictures are lovely. you gave me some more ideas.
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Old May 9th, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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Is there such a thing as a bus map?
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Old May 9th, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Here's a great interactive RATP map. Just click on "Bus" to see the bus routes.

http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/carteidf.php?lang=uk

For itineraries from point to point, go to www.ratp.fr . On the home page you can put in departure/arrival points and get routing information. This function is in French only.
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