About Autocar Jeannois
An experienced carrier, rooted in our community
Since 1974, Groupe Autocar Jeannois has supported families, schools, organizations, businesses, and communities with safe, reliable bus transportation services tailored to their needs.
Initially specialized in school transportation in Lac-Saint-Jean, the Group gradually expanded its activities and acquisitions into charter transportation, public transit, paratransit, sedan rentals, airport and employee shuttles, among others, as well as heavy vehicle maintenance.
Today, Autocar Jeannois is recognized as a leading carrier in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, across the province of Quebec, and into Ontario, thanks to a diverse fleet, experienced teams, and a corporate culture built on safety, respect for people and the environment, and personalized service.
Safety at the heart of our commitment
For more than 30 years, Autocar Jeannois has actively participated in a local committee dedicated to school transportation safety, in collaboration with school stakeholders in the Lac-Saint-Jean region. This involvement reflects the Group’s commitment to quality, safe transportation tailored to the needs of young people, families, and schools.
The Group’s commitment also extends province-wide through its participation in the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus, which fosters collaboration among industry stakeholders to advance safety and service quality in school transportation and all other forms of passenger transportation.
Our history
Groupe Autocar Jeannois was founded in 1974 when three school transportation operators from the villages of Saint-Cœur-de-Marie and Sainte-Monique-de-Honfleur, in Lac-Saint-Jean, combined their operations. Initially operating as Bergeron, Lefebvre et Gagné inc., the company ran a fleet of about ten school buses.
Starting in the 1980s, several opportunities arose, including company buyouts and the acquisition of charter transportation assets, allowing the Group to enter the motorcoach passenger transportation market. In the early 2000s, new partnerships strengthened the Group’s position in school transportation in Lac-Saint-Jean-Est while launching its development in Charlevoix. The long-distance division, Autocar Sagamie, also grew significantly, enabling the acquisition of luxury vehicles for charter transportation.
Over the decades, Autocar Jeannois has continued to grow by adding new divisions, developing new services, and consolidating its expertise in school, charter, public, and paratransit transportation.
1976 to 1999 - Expansion in school transportation
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The Group made several acquisitions in school transportation, including Autobus Jean-Marie Blackburn, Les Transports Mistouk inc., Autocar du Fjord inc., Transport Delisle ltée, Autobus Boily ltée, Autobus Métabetchouan inc., and Autobus Pelletier ltée, strengthening its presence in Lac-Saint-Jean.
2002 - A first regional recognition
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Groupe Autocar Jeannois was named “Business of the Year” by the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Lac-Saint-Jean-Est for its growth and dynamism.
2004 to 2008 - Developing new territories
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The Group continued its expansion with the acquisition of Autocar La Capitale inc., Autobus St-Bruno (1987) ltée, Autobus Normand Renaud, and Autobus R. Audet, contributing in particular to the development of the school division Autocar Charlevoix inc.
2010 - New leadership
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Stéphane Lefebvre becomes President and CEO of Groupe Autocar Jeannois.
2011 to 2015 - Growth and community engagement
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The Group expanded into the sedan sector, continued to grow, surpassed 200 permanent jobs, and was again named “Business of the Year” for its community engagement.
2016 to 2019 - Active involvement in the industry
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Stéphane Lefebvre becomes actively involved in industry associations, including the International Association for Youth Transportation Safety and the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus.
2022 - Paratransit and public mobility
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The Group takes part in developing paratransit in Alma and the regional public transit network in Charlevoix.
2023 - Continued expansion
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The Group continues its expansion with the acquisition of Transport Savary 1982 inc.
Our mission
To provide personalized bus transportation services across North America that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism.
Our vision
To become a leader in bus transportation by growing in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the Quebec City and Montreal regions, and Charlevoix.
Our positioning
Autocar Jeannois is a leading carrier, firmly rooted in its community. The Group offers safe, reliable, efficient, fairly priced services tailored to its clients’ needs. It is recognized for the quality of its offering and its status as an employer of choice.
Our values
We pursue our mission guided by values that shape our decisions, our operations, and our relationships with passengers, families, schools, organizations, and partners.
Commitment
We bring rigour to every service we provide, whether it’s a daily school route, a charter trip, a shuttle, or a public mobility project.
Respect
We pay special attention to passengers, drivers, internal teams, partners, and the communities we serve.
Care
We place people’s safety, comfort, and dignity at the heart of our approach, especially for students, families, and passengers with special needs.
Collaboration
We work closely with schools, school service centres, municipalities, organizations, businesses, and partners in the transportation industry.
A presence in several regions of Quebec
Groupe Autocar Jeannois brings together several companies, divisions, and service points that give it a presence in various strategic areas of Quebec.
Montreal and South Shore
Quebec City and South Shore
Our partners and collaborators
Autocar Jeannois works with several organizations and partners in transportation, tourism, and mobility. These collaborations help develop reliable, well-structured services tailored to the needs of both passengers and organizations.
Our partners and collaborators include
- Mobilité collective Charlevoix
- Transport adapté Lac-St-Jean-Est
- Collège d’Alma
- Fédération des transporteurs par autobus
- Tourisme Montréal
- Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec
- Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
