RTL Longueuil

What RTL Longueuil does

RTL Longueuil (Réseau de transport de l'agglomération de Longueuil) is a public transit authority founded in 1974 and operated under the governance of the Agglomération de Longueuil, a Quebec municipal entity. The organization serves approximately 430,000 residents across five municipalities on Montreal's South Shore (Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert) with a workforce of 501 to 1,000 employees. It operates approximately 155 fixed bus lines covering regular routes, express services, school transport, and collective taxis, plus an on-demand taxi service (RTL à la demande) across four zones, door-to-door adapted transport for persons with reduced mobility serving over 5,000 users annually, and approximately 70 integrated school lines transporting about 8,000 secondary students daily under agreements with three school service centres.

The network is anchored by six terminus hubs (Brossard, Centre-ville, De Montarville, Longueuil, Panama, Radisson), more than 3,000 bus stops with 700+ shelters, four park-and-ride facilities totaling 1,225 spaces, and a 24/7 secured bicycle station (vélostation) with 80 racks at Terminus Longueuil. The organization provides seamless integration with the Greater Montreal multimodal network through connections to STM metro (Yellow Line at Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke), the REM light rail at three Brossard stations, exo commuter rail at three stations, and seasonal river shuttles. Digital access is delivered through the Chrono mobile application (developed by ARTM) for trip planning, real-time bus tracking, and OPUS card recharging, alongside the OPUS smart-card system interoperable across all Greater Montreal transit operators.

RTL's revenue model combines farebox income from a tiered tariff structure (single rides, multi-ride packs, daily, 3-day, monthly, and all-modes passes across fare zones A through D, with reduced rates for students aged 6-17 and 18+, seniors 65+, and children) with ancillary commercial streams: OPUS card issuance fees, bus rental services at CAD $192/hour (CAD $147/hour for non-profits), advertising on buses and shelters (sold through Québecor), and adapted transport fares. Tariffs are set by ARTM rather than by RTL directly. As a non-profit public entity, RTL does not pursue profit maximization; rather, fare revenue, municipal contributions, and provincial subsidies administered through ARTM jointly fund operations and capital investment, including the ongoing 2023 REM-driven network transformation and the 2026 Brossard network redesign.

Name

RTL Longueuil

Legal name

Réseau de transport de l'agglomération de Longueuil

Website

https://rtl-longueuil.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

RTL Longueuil is a public transit authority operating approximately 155 bus lines, on-demand transit in four zones, and adapted transport across five South Shore Montreal municipalities (Boucherville, Brossard, Longueuil, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Saint-Lambert), serving general public commuters, secondary school students, seniors, and persons with reduced mobility under ARTM governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Last-Mile On-Demand Feeder to Transit (First/Last-Mile Providers) (THAIAGAJ), Airport/Seaport Shuttle & Landside Connector Services (TLAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Bus transportation
• Adapted transit
• On-demand transit
• School transport lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Longueuil

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Transit Fares: Revenue from sale of transport titles (single rides, multi-ride packs, daily passes, 3-day passes, monthly passes) across Zone B (agglomeration of Longueuil) and multi-zone travel (AB, ABC, ABCD). Operated under ARTM tariff authority.
2. Adapted Transport Fares: Fare revenue from specialized transport service for persons with functional limitations, including single rides and monthly passes for zones A-B, B-C-D.
3. Specialized Transit Titles: Revenue from reduced-fare titles for students, seniors (65+), and children (6-17) with photo OPUS card.
4. OPUS Card Sales: Revenue from OPUS card issuance fees: $6 for regular tariff users, $15 for reduced tariff users (students, 65+), free for children 6-11 in agglomeration and adapted transport users.
5. Bus Rental Services: Revenue from rental of buses to organizations for events, shuttles, and private use. Hourly rates of $192/hour with driver (standard) or $147/hour with driver (non-profit organizations).
6. Advertising Space: Revenue from advertising on buses and bus shelters, sold through Québecor advertising partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

RTL Longueuil operates the public transit network for Montreal's South Shore (Agglomération de Longueuil), running approximately 155 bus lines, on-demand taxi service in four zones, adapted transport for persons with reduced mobility, integrated school bus lines, an airport connector, and seasonal river shuttles. It also distributes OPUS reloadable smart cards and tickets through terminus ticket offices, vending machines, authorized retailers, and the Chrono mobile app developed by ARTM.

Product overview

RTL Longueuil (Réseau de transport de l'agglomération de Longueuil) is a public transit authority operating a comprehensive multimodal transport network on Montreal's South Shore. The core offering consists of approximately 155 fixed bus lines (regular, express, school, and collective taxi) plus an on-demand taxi service (RTL à la demande) available across four zones. Supporting services include adapted transport for persons with reduced mobility (serving over 5,000 annual users), METbus airport connector (Line 428), free tunnel bus lines (61, 461, 462), seasonal river shuttles, and a growing network of park-and-ride lots, shelters, and a bicycle station. Digital access is provided primarily through the Chrono mobile app (developed by ARTM), which integrates trip planning, real-time tracking, and OPUS card management across the broader Greater Montreal transit network. Additionally, RTL operates a bus rental program for organizations and a business partnership team advising employers on employee transit benefits.

Differentiator

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Brands

• RTL à la demande: On-demand taxi-based transit service operating in four zones (Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Boucherville-Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Hubert) at bus fare prices.
• Chrono

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service (Regular, Express, and Accessible Lines) Regular and express bus service across the Agglomération de Longueuil, with 35 universally accessible lines featuring wheelchair ramps and accessible stops for persons with reduced mobility. Available to the general public with fares under the ARTM zone system (Zone B for agglomeration; multi-zone AB, ABC, ABCD).
• RTL à la demande (On-Demand Transit) On-demand taxi-based transit service in four zones (Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Boucherville-Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Hubert). Users reserve trips via a dedicated mobile app at the same price as a regular bus ride; vehicles pick up and drop off within the same zone, connecting to fixed bus lines and transit hubs.
• Transport adapté (Adapted Transit) Door-to-door transit service for individuals with significant and persistent functional limitations, including wheelchair users. Serves over 5,000 passengers annually in the Longueuil agglomeration, operates 7 days a week, and accepts reservations by phone or online with an automated call system for trip reminders and vehicle arrival notifications.
• Integrated School Bus Lines (Lignes scolaires intégrées) Approximately 70 numbered bus lines (500–699) transporting roughly 8,000 secondary school students daily to schools under agreements with the Marie-Victorin, Patriotes, and Riverside school service centres. Lines operate during the school year only and are also available to any fare-holding passenger.
• METbus Line 428 (Airport Connector) Express bus Line 428 connecting Terminus Longueuil to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (MET) with limited stops along the route, operating approximately 28 departures on weekdays and 20 on weekends. Standard Zone B titles are accepted.
• Navettes fluviales (River Shuttles) Seasonal ferry shuttle service crossing the St. Lawrence River, coordinated by ARTM and operated by AML and NAVARK. Six lines serve points in Boucherville, Longueuil, and Île Charron, with some lines free as mitigation during Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel construction.
• Taxi collectif (Collective Taxi) Fixed-route taxi service in lower-density sectors of the Longueuil agglomeration not served by regular bus lines. Vehicles display the RTL logo and are identified by a T prefix on line numbers (e.g., T48), with designated stops matching bus stop signs.
• Free Tunnel Lines 61, 461, 462 (La Fontaine Mitigation Shuttles) Three free bus lines (61, 461, 462) traversing the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, established as mitigation during tunnel reconstruction. Lines operate daily from free commuter parking lots (Touraine, Mortagne, Montarville) to downtown Montréal using dedicated lanes.
• Bus Rental Service (Location d'autobus) Bus rental for external organizations (including non-profits) for events, shuttles, and private use outside peak hours (weekdays 9:30–15:30, after 18:30, and weekends). Departures from within the RTL service territory with destinations within 50 km. Optional RTL driver at $192/hour (or $147/hour for non-profits); 3-hour minimum booking.
• Chrono Mobile Application Free mobile application (iOS/Android) developed by ARTM for trip planning, real-time bus tracking, OPUS card recharging, and schedule consultation across the Greater Montreal transit network (buses, metro, REM, train, BIXI, Communauto, ferries). Payments via Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
• Line 901 — Taschereau (Metropolitan Bus Line) New metropolitan bus line 901 (Taschereau) introduced in February 2026, running the full length of Taschereau boulevard from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station to Georges-Gagné terminus in Delson via Panama terminal (REM). High-frequency during peak hours and variable frequency off-peak.
• Network Transformation in Brossard (RST–MNO Sectors) Major network transformation in Brossard sectors RST-MNO effective August 24, 2026, including modified lines (14, 33, 44, 47, 77, 114), withdrawn lines (31, 41-43, 46, 49, T48), integration of new metropolitan line 901 on Taschereau boulevard, and a bonified RTL à la demande on-demand service covering expanded hours and new sectors (Saint-Laurent, sector R).

Quantifiable outcome

• 155 bus lines serving the South Shore of Greater Montreal
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ARTM (Autorité régionale du transport métropolitain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARTM oversees planning, organization, financing, and promotion of metropolitan transit in Greater Montreal. ARTM establishes transit tariffs and coordinates regional transit network. RTL operates under ARTM's tariff authority and zone system (Zone B for Longueuil agglomeration).
• ARTM (for Chrono App)coreTechnology or IntegrationChrono mobile application developed by ARTM provides unified transit information, OPUS card recharging, and trip planning across Greater Montreal (buses, metro, REM, trains, BIXI, Communauto, ferries).
• exo Commuter RailmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTL provides connecting bus service to exo commuter rail stations (Longueuil-Saint-Hubert, Saint-Bruno, Saint-Lambert) for multi-modal regional travel.
• REM (Réseau express métropolitain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTL network transformed in 2023 to connect with 3 REM stations (Brossard, Du Quartier, Panama) following REM launch on July 31, 2023. Bus lines provide 29 connections to REM stations.
• STM (Société de transport de Montréal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTL buses connect to STM metro network at Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke (Yellow Line). Shared OPUS card system and transfer agreements enable seamless multi-network travel.
• Centre de services scolaire Marie-VictorinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for integrated school bus lines serving secondary schools (André-Laurendeau, Antoine-Brossard, De l'Agora, Gérard-Fillion, Jacques-Rousseau, Lucille-Teasdale, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Edmond). Nearly 70 school lines numbered 500-699.
• Centre de services scolaire des PatriotesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for integrated school transport. Students of De Mortagne secondary school in special programs (Sport-études, PEI) use regular RTL lines for transportation.
• Commission scolaire RiversidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for integrated school bus lines serving Saint-Lambert High School, Centennial High School, and Heritage High School with multiple dedicated lines.
• Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility (Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec Ministry of Transports provides funding and support for transit services, including on-demand transport expansion as mitigation for La Fontaine tunnel construction. Provides funding for network transformation and service improvements.
• NAVARK (River Shuttle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVARK operates some river shuttle (navettes fluviales) lines coordinated by ARTM. RTL accepts OPUS titles on these services.
• AML (Marine Shuttle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAML operates some river shuttle (navettes fluviales) lines coordinated by ARTM. RTL accepts OPUS titles on these services.
• Québecor (Advertising)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuébecor is the advertising partner for RTL, selling advertising space on buses and bus shelters (abribus) throughout the network.
• Educational Institutions (for OPUS Student Cards)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with educational institutions (Université de Sherbrooke, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, École nationale d'aérotechnique, Champlain Saint-Lambert, Ellis campus Longueuil, Collège Durocher Saint-Lambert, Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Collège Charles-Lemoyne, Collège Français) for student OPUS card issuance through online portals.
• Initiative 1, 2, 3 GO! LongueuilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with family transport committee for family-friendly transit resources including the 'Poussette et astuces en autobus' guide.
• Stat ParkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParking management company for RTL park-and-ride lots. Contact for vehicle towing: 514 307-7275, Mon-Fri 8h-17h.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MiWay (Mississauga Transit): Suburban transit operator in Peel Region serving as a feeder to GO Transit and TTC. Comparable in operating as a suburban bus authority that connects to a larger metropolitan transit network.
• York Region Transit (YRT): Suburban transit authority north of Toronto operating bus and on-demand services (Mobility On-Request). Highly comparable service mix including fixed-route, on-demand, and adapted transit components.
• exo (Réseau de transport métropolitain): Greater Montreal commuter rail and suburban bus operator; RTL provides connecting bus service to three exo stations (Longueuil-Saint-Hubert, Saint-Bruno, Saint-Lambert). Direct operational partner with overlapping regional mandate.
• Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC): Quebec City's urban transit authority operating bus and Métrobus services under Quebec provincial oversight. Closely comparable in mandate (urban transit), governance (public agency), and funding structure.
• Société de transport de Laval (STL): Quebec suburban transit authority serving Laval with bus and on-demand services under the same ARTM tariff authority and OPUS network. Closely comparable mandate, funding model, and service mix to RTL.
• Brampton Transit: Suburban transit operator in Peel Region (Brampton, Ontario) with bus and specialized services feeding into GO Transit and TTC. Comparable in mandate as a suburban transit authority with park-and-ride facilities.
• Société de transport de Montréal (STM): Montreal's primary urban transit operator, sharing the OPUS card system, ARTM tariff framework, and the Yellow Line metro connection at Terminus Longueuil. Direct operational peer in the same metropolitan transit ecosystem.

Regional players

• Réseau de transport de Sherbrooke (RTS): Regional Quebec transit authority serving Sherbrooke with bus and adapted transport services under provincial oversight. Comparable governance and operating model, though smaller in scale and serving a non-montreal market.

Broad incumbents

• TransLink (Vancouver): Metro Vancouver's multi-modal transit authority (bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, West Coast Express). Comparable in multi-modal integration and Canadian public-transit governance, though substantially larger in scale.
• OC Transpo (Ottawa): Ottawa's municipal transit authority operating bus, light rail (Confederation Line), and on-demand services. Comparable in scale and Canadian public-transit context, though operates a larger integrated rail network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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