# Nice: Ligne d'Azur facing financial difficulties and reform projects > On October 29, 2026, the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis announced it wanted 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 public operator revealed 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 proposed leaving public operator status by creating a local public company and resuming direct control of certain outsourced lines. The same day, an internal audit was revealed following suspicions of embezzlement of funds and controversies over salaries. **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-ligne-d-azur-facing-financial-difficulties-and-reform-projects ## 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: Ligne d'Azur facing financial difficulties and reform projects”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/236-nice-ligne-d-azur-facing-financial-difficulties-and-reform-projects Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology