School transportation

An essential service in the daily lives of families and schools

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Autocar Jeannois is proud to be a key player in school transportation in Lac-Saint-Jean and Charlevoix. Every day, our buses travel the roads to provide safe, punctual, and comfortable transportation for hundreds of students, from kindergarten to high school.

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Your children’s safety is our top priority. For more than 30 years, Autocar Jeannois has taken part in a local committee dedicated to prevention and safety in school transportation, in collaboration with school stakeholders in the region. In practical terms, we are committed to:

  • carrying out regular inspections of every vehicle;
  • relying on trained, patient, and responsible drivers;
  • providing close monitoring during difficult weather conditions.

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Our school transportation service helps to:

  • ensure students’ daily trips;
  • support schools and school service centres in organizing and optimizing routes;
  • facilitate educational and extracurricular outings;
  • provide punctual, safe, and reassuring transportation;
  • adapt routes to geographic and climate realities;
  • maintain close, effective communication with schools.

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School transportation is provided by various entities of Groupe Autocar Jeannois: Autocar Delisle inc.; Autocar Du Lac inc.; Autocar Charlevoix inc.; Autobus St-Bruno (1987) Ltée; 9151-2111 Québec inc.; Alma Autobus et Taxis Inc.; and Transport Savary (1982) inc.

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Are you a parent, a school principal, or a school representative in Lac-Saint-Jean or Charlevoix?

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Contact our local team for any information about routes, registration, or special school transportation needs.

Vehicles available for school transportation

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Depending on the area served, the number of students, the type of route, and any special needs, Autocar Jeannois can provide different vehicles from its school fleet.

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Every vehicle is rigorously inspected and maintained to ensure safety, reliability, and continuity of service.

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School buses (up to 48 passengers)

Standard, minibus, luxury, electric, or accessible models

For daily routes, regular runs, and student transportation in the municipalities we serve. These vehicles are the classic school transportation solution, with a capacity of up to 48 passengers depending on your needs.

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Discover our school buses

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

What type of bus should I choose for my group?

The choice of vehicle depends on the number of passengers, the length of the trip, the destination, the level of comfort desired, and the luggage or equipment to be carried. Our team will recommend the right vehicle for your needs.

Which regions does Autocar Jeannois serve?

Autocar Jeannois can organize departures from several cities and regions, including Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Charlevoix, the Quebec City, Montreal, and Toronto areas, and other areas as needed. Depending on the route, the service requested, and vehicle availability, your group can be transported within the region, elsewhere in Quebec, in Canada, or in the United States.

What is a school transportation service?

School transportation takes students between their home, their school, and certain educational or extracurricular activity locations, following set routes and schedules.

Are school buses inspected regularly?

Yes. Buses assigned to school transportation are regularly inspected and maintained by specialized teams to ensure their reliability and safety.

Are drivers trained for accessible or school transportation?

Yes. Drivers are trained and qualified to provide safe, respectful service. In accessible transportation, they are attentive to passengers’ needs. In school transportation, they are trained in student safety, responsible driving, and the realities of school transportation.

What should I do if I have a question about a route or registration?

For any question about a route, schedule, registration, or special need, we recommend contacting Autocar Jeannois’s local team or the school responsible for the area.

Is the school transportation service adapted to winter conditions?

Yes. Vehicles and routes are planned with the climate realities of the regions served in mind, including the frequent winter conditions in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Charlevoix.

Can we organize a one-time school outing?

Yes. Depending on needs and availability, vehicles can be used for school outings, extracurricular activities, educational excursions, or other one-time school trips. When an accessible vehicle is required, an accessible bus can also be rented.