Accessible buses

Accessible vehicles for safe, well-supervised trips

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Autocar Jeannois’s accessible buses and vehicles meet certain accessible transportation needs for groups, facilities, community organizations, and other organizations that want to transport passengers with reduced mobility or functional limitations.

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Depending on the required configuration and vehicle availability, our fleet can be used for charter transportation, school outings, community activities, institutional travel, events, or structured paratransit projects.

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Features of our accessible buses

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These vehicles are designed to make boarding easier, keep passengers safe, and provide respectful, reliable transportation suited to the group’s reality.

Depending on the model and configuration available, our vehicles can offer:

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  • Accessibility: Wheelchair lift or ramp to make boarding and exiting easier.
  • Wheelchairs: Dedicated spaces for passengers who use wheelchairs.
  • Safety: Secure wheelchair tie-down systems and equipment designed for accessible transportation. Seats with seat belts and onboard fittings provide a stable, safe, and reassuring ride.
  • Capacity: Configurations vary based on the number of passengers, the number of wheelchairs, and support needs.

Safety first

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Accessible transportation requires special care, which is why Autocar Jeannois relies on trained drivers, rigorously maintained vehicles, and planning tailored to the group’s needs.

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Our commitment is based on:

  • regular vehicle inspections;
  • rigorous mechanical maintenance by our specialized teams;
  • drivers trained to provide safe, respectful, and attentive service;
  • boarding and tie-down systems suited to each vehicle;
  • confirming accessibility needs in advance;
  • planning pick-up locations, schedules, and trip constraints.

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This approach ensures accessible, well-supervised, and reassuring transportation for passengers, families, facilities, and organizations.

Group outings in accessible vehicles

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Autocar Jeannois’s accessible buses and vehicles can be used in a variety of group transportation contexts. 

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Please note that for on-demand trips for individuals in the Lac-Saint-Jean Est and Charlevoix regions, please contact Transport Adapté Lac-Saint-Jean Est or Mobilité Charlevoix directly. 

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Book accessible transportation when you’re moving a group with specific needs for occasions such as: 

  • school or educational outings;
  • community activities;
  • outings for seniors’ residences;
  • institutional travel;
  • structured accessible mobility projects with an organization or municipality.

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Depending on the number of passengers, the number of wheelchairs, the level of assistance required, the distance, and the type of trip, our team can recommend the most suitable vehicle based on fleet availability.

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Types of accessible vehicles

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Accessible buses, minibuses, and minivans 

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The number of passengers an accessible vehicle can carry depends on the configuration needed. Different models are available to make it easier to transport people in manual or power wheelchairs, as well as passengers who need special assistance. When you request a quote, your group’s needs will help us determine the most suitable minibus.

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When you have accessible transportation needs, this type of vehicle can be offered for the following services: 

Charter transportation + Shuttle services + Public transit + School transportation

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Accessible school buses and minibuses

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Accessible school buses are designed to meet the needs of passengers with reduced mobility or who need an accessible, safe transportation solution.

Depending on the vehicle and the required configuration, these buses can make it easier to:

  • board and exit passengers;
  • transport passengers with reduced mobility;
  • travel to schools;
  • go on educational or extracurricular outings;
  • provide specialized transportation for organizations or facilities.

Contact us to find out the capacity of our accessible vehicles.

Accessible school vehicles are available for the following services: 

Charter transportation + Shuttle services + Public transit + School transportation

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

Does bus rental include a driver?

Yes. Bus, coach, or minibus rentals always include a qualified driver.

Can we organize a one-time outing with an accessible vehicle?

Yes. An accessible vehicle can be booked for a one-time outing, such as a school activity, group outing, event, community activity, or institutional trip.

Is the service available everywhere in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?

Regular paratransit services depend on the organizations responsible for each area. As for renting an accessible bus with a driver, yes, this service is available for any departure from Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

Does Autocar Jeannois take bookings for regular paratransit?

No. For regular paratransit trips, bookings are not made directly with Autocar Jeannois. Riders must contact the organization responsible for their area, such as in Lac-Saint-Jean Est or Charlevoix.

What paratransit service does Autocar Jeannois offer?

Autocar Jeannois offers accessible bus rentals with a driver for groups, organizations, or events that need an accessible vehicle. This service is part of our charter transportation offering, depending on the group’s needs, the required configuration, and vehicle availability.

Who is accessible bus rental for?

Accessible bus rental is designed for schools, community organizations, residences, institutions, municipalities, businesses, or private groups who want to organize an accessible, safe, and well-supervised trip.

What information do I need to provide to get a quote?

To get a quote, provide the date of the trip, the number of passengers, the departure location, the destination, the desired schedule, planned stops, the length of the trip, the amount of luggage, and any special needs.

Can the vehicles accommodate wheelchairs?

Yes, some accessible vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs depending on their configuration. The team will confirm the number of passengers, the number of wheelchairs or mobility aids, the equipment needed, and fleet availability.

Can you set up a regular or recurring service?

Yes. Autocar Jeannois can help organizations set up recurring routes or shuttles, with stops, schedules, and frequency tailored to passengers’ needs. Some regular paratransit projects can also be evaluated with organizations, institutions, or municipalities depending on the area, the resources available, and riders’ needs.