Episode 2 of 3
Initial Route Launch
- When
- 18 March 1662
- Where
- Paris
- Part of
- First Public Buses in Paris
After trials in late February, five routes began progressive operation from 18 March 1662, connecting various Parisian quarters.
Initial trials started on 26 February 1662. Subsequently, five routes were progressively started from 18 March 1662. These routes linked multiple historical quarters of Paris, establishing the first modern form of public transport in the world.
Sources
- Carrosses à cinq sols Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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