How does it work?
48 stops (between four and six per commune) are marked with a Rezo Pouce sign throughout the island. Located close to bus stops to encourage inter-modality, Rezo Pouce stops meet safety requirements (accessibility for pedestrians, visibility of hitchhikers for motorists, possibility for drivers to stop in complete safety, etc.).
Drivers interested in the scheme can register online or at the town hall to obtain a membership card, a badge to place on the windscreen and a sign to indicate their destination.
Passengers can also register to enter their location and travel requirements on the dedicated mobile application, which can then be consulted by drivers.
Spontaneously
However, these steps are not compulsory. Any driver can open the door of his or her vehicle to hitchhikers. Hitchhikers do not need to be registered with Rézo Pouce to get on board. This formalism simply helps to develop and secure a practice that meets a real mobility challenge.
In a rural area with no major road infrastructure, Rezo Pouce is an effective complement to existing transport services. And its benefits are numerous: it helps to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, fosters social cohesion, and fights against solitary driving… All within easy reach!
