SETRAM, the Société d'Économie Mixte des Transports en Commun de l'Agglomération Mancelle, is a mixed-economy company that operates the public transport network serving Le Mans Métropole in western France. It manages bus, tram, bike-sharing, on-demand, and specialized mobility services across approximately 20 communes, handling over 115,000 daily passenger trips.
The company maintains a diverse fleet that includes hydrogen-powered buses to support decarbonization goals. It has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with Lhyfe for renewable green hydrogen to power its hydrogen bus operations in the Le Mans area.
Ownership is structured with Le Mans Métropole holding about 69% of the capital and private economic and financial partners accounting for the remaining 31%. SETRAM employs between 600 and 700 people and reports annual revenues exceeding €60 million.
In the French urban transport sector, SETRAM is recognized for advancing sustainable mobility solutions, integrating low-emission technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells alongside traditional services, and contributing to regional efforts toward full fleet decarbonization by 2032.
Also known as La Setram and SETRAM Le Mans.
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Messer deal secures a 10‑year supply pact and a 30% stake in four sites; 2026 revenue guided at €12–13m; German sales accelerating strongly; €45m cash and 36 MW installed capacity.
