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Do you SEE ME ?
02 February 2012
From January 30 to February 18, 2012, the Association du transport écolier du Québec (ATEQ) will hold a school bus safety campaign in collaboration with many partners, including the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). The theme Do you see me? speaks directly to school children, who must make sure they are seen by the bus driver whenever they go near or get off a school bus.
Read moreAlma Provincial Midget Hockey Tournament
31 January 2012
The 40th edition of the Provincial Midget Hockey Tournament in Alma is now complete. As an official partner of the event, the Group wishes to thank entire population for its participation in large numbers in the event.
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Group Autocar Jeannois inc.
Group Autocar Jeannois inc. was founded in 1974 by integrating the operations of three school bus contractors in the villages of Saint-Coeur-de-Marie and Sainte-Monique-de-Honfleur Lac-St-Jean. Initially operated under the name of Lefebvre and Gagné Bergeron inc., this SME operated a fleet of about ten school buses until 1980.
From 1981, merger and acquisition opportunities were taken; allowing the Group to enter the transportation for travelers.
In 1995, the acquisition of another transportation company consolidated school operations. Similarly, in the early 2000s, the elaboration of partnerships came to be important for developing the area, which allowed the company to take a significant market share related to school transportation in the area of Lac-Saint-Jean East and to start its development in the area of Charlevoix.
Our long haul division, Autocar Sagamie (luxury cars) has sharply increased since the 2000 by multiple investments, leading to the acquisition of luxury vehicles and providing the excellence on services and gives to custommer one of the best rates buses.
Foundation of what became Group Autocar Jeannois inc. by the arrival of Bergeron, Lefebvre & Gagné inc
The company becomes member of the ATEQ, Association des transporteurs écoliers du Québec.
Acquisition of School Transportation Gérald Coté Ltée
Acquisition of Autobus Valérien Pilote, Autobus Mistook inc., Gestion PPM inc., Autobus Bergeron inc., Autocar DuFjord inc.
Acquisition of School Transportation H. Plourde, Transport Delisle Ltée, Autobus Boily Ltée, Autobus Métabetchouan inc., Autobus Pelletier Ltée.
Group Autocar Jeannois is named "Company of the Year" due to its growth and dynamism, appointment by the Lac-St-Jean-Est Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Serge Lefebvre is named « Personality of the year » by the Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Chamber of commerce and Industry.
Acquisition of Autocar La Capitale in partnership with Lac-Saint-Jean West carriers, an organization formerly headed by the company Alma Bus inc.
Acquisition of Bus St-Bruno (1987) Ltée
Acquisition of Bus Renaud from L' Ascension
Acquisition of the partnership Autocar du Lac.
Acquisition Bus R. Audet. This acquisition is a first affiliate in the Charlevoix region in school bus, leading to the acquisition of new licenses in chartered transport in this region. The new company operates under the name of Coach Charlevoix inc.
Transferring-succession between Serge Lefebvre (father) and Stephane Lefebvre (son).
Member of ABA (American Bus Association), allowing divisions Autocar Sagamie and Autocar La Capital approach the U.S. market.
Appointment of Mr. Stéphane Lefebvre as "Young CA Leader in Quebec“ by the Association of Chartered Accountants of Quebec.
Stéphane Lefebvre is elected member of the executive council of ATEQ, as Vice President of Eastern Quebec
Mr Stephanes Lefebvre becomes the President CEO of GroupeAutocar Jeannois