On 12 May 2016, The Cars Air France became The Direct Bus, the new shuttle service developed in partnership with Paris Airport. Le Bus Direct doesn't just mean a change of name, but it comes with new and more comfortable cars. 4 routes have also been announced, which stop in the heart of Paris.
The 50 cars, part of the Le Bus Direct car park, offer free Wi-Fi and USB ports at each seat. All are configured to be able to carry 51 passengers along with their luggage.
Buses will run 7 days a week, after 7:05 - 00:23. Rates start from 40 EURO and can reach up to 12 EURO / per segment, depending on the chosen route:
Line 1: Paris ORLY Airport <=> PARIS ÉTOILE / CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES (via Gara Montparnasse / La Motte-Picquet / Eiffel Tower / Trocadero) - 12 EURO (20 EURO roundtrip)
Line 2: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport <=> PARIS TOUR EIFFEL (via Porte Maillot / Etoile Champs-Elysées / Trocadero) - 17 EURO (30 of EURO roundtrip)
Line 3: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport <=> Paris ORLY Airport (via T1 / T2ABCDEF / South / West) - 21 EURO (36 EURO roundtrip)
Line 4: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport <=> Montparnasse Train Station (via Lyon Train Station) - 17 EURO (30 EURO roundtrip)
According to a press release, the goal The Direct Bus is to carry 2.5 million passengers in 2018, up 20% compared to 2015. The new brand will be perceived as a service accessible to all travelers, regardless of the chosen airline.