Some more context: In France, public transport fees are 50% subsidized by your employer. The employer's contribution to public transport costs is compulsory.

Some more context: In France, public transport fees are 50% subsidized by your employer. The employer's contribution to public transport costs is compulsory. The employer (under private or public law) must pay 50% of the price of season tickets subscribed by his employees for the entire journey between their usual residence and their place of work accomplished by means of public transport services. even if several subscriptions are necessary for this trip (train + bus for example). Public bicycle rental services are also concerned. https://www.urssaf.fr/portail/home/employeur/calculer-les-cotisations/les-elements-a-prendre-en-compte/les-frais-professionnels/les-frais-de-transport/trajet-domicilelieu-de-travail/prise-en-charge-obligatoire-des.html https://www.urssaf.fr/portail/home/employeur/calculer-les-co... Also if you're a student, low-income, elderly, it becomes extremely cheap to get a monthly/yearly subscription.