# Nice: financial tensions and reform projects around Ligne d'Azur > On October 29, 2026, Nice Côte d'Azur Métropole announces it wants to extend free buses and trams to retirees and hospital staff, a measure subject to a vote on November 6. On October 31, a confidential note from the Ligne d'Azur operator reveals a debt of 226 million euros and an explosion of costs, with a possible 10% fare increase and bus cuts. On November 2, a strategic note proposes creating a local public company and taking direct control of certain outsourced lines, while an internal audit reveals elements following suspicions of embezzlement and revelations about controversial salaries. On November 10, an audit on fiscal years 2024 and 2025 validates the accounting of the social and economic committee accounts of Ligne d'Azur, but the use of public funds is debated. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events in Alpes-Maritimes, followed from 29 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 6 articles from 2 sources (transport, economy); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 07:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Transport, Economy - Place: Alpes-Maritimes - First detected: 29 October 2026 at 19:48 - Updated: 10 November 2026 at 07:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/236-nice-financial-tensions-and-reform-projects-around-ligne-d-azur ## Timeline (5 events) ### 29 October 2026 — [Nice: free public transport extended to retirees and healthcare workers](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4378-nice-free-public-transport-extended-to-retirees-and-healthcare-workers.md) Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Authority plans to extend free buses and trams to all retirees and hospital staff, a measure subject to a vote on November 6. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nice — Alpes-Maritimes ### 31 October 2026 — [Nice: Ligne d'Azur considers fare hike and bus cuts](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5590-nice-ligne-d-azur-considers-fare-hike-and-bus-cuts.md) A confidential note from the Ligne d'Azur operator reveals a debt of 226 million euros and an explosion of costs, with a possible 10% fare hike and bus cuts in Nice as a result. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nice — Alpes-Maritimes ### 2 November 2026 — [Nice : internal note from Ligne d'Azur considers leaving the régie status](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6809-nice-internal-note-from-ligne-d-azur-considers-leaving-the-regie-status.md) A confidential strategic note from Ligne d'Azur proposes creating a local public company and regaining direct control of certain lines currently outsourced. 1 sources, 2 articles · Nice — Alpes-Maritimes ### 2 November 2026 — [Lignes d'Azur : un audit interne après des soupçons de détournement de fonds](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7230-lignes-d-azur-un-audit-interne-apres-des-soupcons-de-detournement-de-fonds.md) Un audit interne révèle des éléments sur les comptes de la régie Lignes d'Azur, après des accusations de détournement de fonds et des révélations sur des salaires controversés. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nice — Alpes-Maritimes ### 10 November 2026 — [Nice : l'audit du CSE de Ligne d'Azur valide les comptes mais divise](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14885-nice-l-audit-du-cse-de-ligne-d-azur-valide-les-comptes-mais-divise.md) Un audit sur les exercices 2024 et 2025 valide la tenue comptable des comptes du comité social et économique de Ligne d'Azur, mais l'usage des fonds publics fait débat. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nice — Alpes-Maritimes --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Nice: financial tensions and reform projects around Ligne d'Azur”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/236-nice-financial-tensions-and-reform-projects-around-ligne-d-azur Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology