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France Targets Q1 2026 for Public‑Transport Sex‑Violence Plan as Île‑de‑France Boosts Patrols and Presses for Smart Cameras

The government set a Q1 2026 deadline for a prevention plan focused on unified alerts, expanded training, stronger patrols.

Overview

  • Aurore Bergé detailed a national plan in development with operators, regions and associations that would add a quick‑call alert button in apps and a single information channel to the police.
  • Île‑de‑France will double its dedicated transport security brigade to 200 agents and raise police reservist coverage to 10,000 days, alongside expanded staff training and recruitment of more women in transport roles.
  • Officials are seeking legal authorization to deploy intelligent video systems without facial recognition after Olympic‑period trials, with an Ipsos survey reporting 88% support for such videoprotection.
  • Regional measures include wider use of shared waiting zones near emergency call points, expansion of designated safe places, and a proposed Voyage Duo app to help women find travel companions during off‑peak hours.
  • Women account for 91% of victims and 3,374 sexual‑violence cases were recorded nationwide in 2024; leaders oppose women‑only carriages and the RATP and SNCF continue to promote the 3117 emergency line, while ministry data cite an overrepresentation of non‑French nationals among alleged perpetrators in Île‑de‑France.