The local public agency responsible for funding transport in the region, Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), estimates “at least 20 million euros in damage” in the first assessment of the city’s unrest over the past few days. to equipment and vehicles – about 40 buses burned down, – reported Le Parisien, quoted by Le Figaro.

Urban riots sparked by the police killing of 17-year-old Nakhel on Tuesday, June 27, in Nanterre caused a lot of damage to transport in the region – buses were set on fire, drivers were beaten, trams were set off with fireworks.

The regional transport department records, “at this stage”, about 40 burning buses.

Rails and city furniture were damaged on several tram lines.

The IDMF, which is going to pay the bill, says that “it is too early to know in detail how payment and distribution will be made.”

Ground transport in Ile-de-France – buses and trams – will close again on Monday at 21:00 local time (22:00 Romanian time) “to protect the safety of agents and passengers”, despite the reduction in the intensity of the unrest, the IDFM announced. on Monday.

The regional transport department asked passengers to anticipate the trip. (News.ro)