Keolis Monts Jura

What Keolis Monts Jura does

Keolis Monts Jura is a regional passenger transport operator headquartered in Besançon, France, serving the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region as a subsidiary of Keolis Group (which is majority-owned by SNCF and minority-held by CDPQ). Founded in 1900, the company operates a fleet of 410 vehicles—comprising line coaches (55–63 seats), tourism coaches (53–57 seats), and school coaches—from eight operational centers across the region, logging approximately 10 million kilometers annually with a workforce of 450 employees. Its service portfolio spans delegated public transport networks (Ginko in Grand Besançon, TCP in Pontarlier, Moova, Grandole, Mobigo interurban), on-demand shuttle services (Y'lico across 47 municipalities in Haut-Doubs), school transport (500+ daily routes and 100+ establishments served, representing over 30% of revenue), and bespoke charter services for corporate, educational, sporting, and cultural clients.

The company derives revenue primarily through long-term delegated public service contracts with Autorités Organisatrices de Mobilité (recurring subscription-style economics covering operational costs plus margin), supplemented by transaction-based charter and event shuttle revenue. Distinctive commercial offerings include a connected mobile office coach deployed for Caisse d'Epargne Bourgogne Franche-Comté's Besançon–Dijon commuter route (100% natural gas vehicle configured with workspace amenities, USB power, WiFi, and restrooms), and premium event shuttles with bundled amenities for concert and sporting events. GTM is predominantly enterprise field sales to municipal authorities and B2B clients, with self-serve online quote requests driving charter bookings. Technology layers include real-time GPS tracking, QR-coded traveler information, eco-driving telematics with individual fuel-consumption audits, and complementary digital services such as the Mobigo transit card, SMS traffic alerts, and the Premier Chapitre streaming reading service. The company maintains GDPR compliance, a 92/100 gender equality index, and 100% Euro 5/6 fleet emissions compliance.

Name

Keolis Monts Jura

Legal name

Keolis Monts Jura

Website

https://keolis-montsjura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Keolis Monts Jura is a regional French passenger transport operator (subsidiary of Keolis Group) serving Bourgogne Franche-Comté with a 410-vehicle fleet across 8 sites, providing public transit, school transport (30%+ of revenue), on-demand shuttles, and bespoke charter services to municipal authorities, schools, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Charter Bus Industry (48551), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Shuttle, Pool Car & Motor Pool Management (THADAOAF)

Keywords

• Public transport services
• School bus transport
• Charter coach services
• Urban mobility solutions
• Intercity passenger transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Contracts: Delegated management of public transport networks (urban, interurban, school transport) under contract with Autorités Organisatrices de Mobilité. Revenue based on contractual arrangements typically covering operational costs plus margin. School transport alone represents over 30% of revenue.
2. Charter and Event Transport: On-demand charter services for groups including school trips, corporate shuttles, sports team transport, event shuttles (concerts, festivals), and tourism services. Priced per service with custom quotes.
3. On-Demand Mobility Services: Demand-responsive transport services including the Y'lico on-demand shuttle service in Haut-Doubs region, serving 47 municipalities. Operated for the Communauté de Commune des Portes du Haut-Doubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Keolis Monts Jura is a French regional passenger transport operator based in Besançon, providing a diversified range of mobility services across the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region. Its core services include delegated urban public transport networks (Ginko and adjacent networks such as Moova, Grandole, and TCP), school transport operating more than 500 daily routes, inter-city regular lines under the Mobigo brand, custom charter services for groups and events, corporate employee shuttles, and on-demand shuttle services under the Y'lico brand.

Product overview

Keolis Monts Jura is a regional transportation company operating as a subsidiary of Keolis Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of passenger transport services across Bourgogne Franche-Comté. The company operates a fleet of 410 vehicles from 8 operational centers and manages multiple service types including school transport (500+ daily routes), urban public transport networks (Ginko, Pontarlier, Dole, Vesoul), inter-city regular lines under the Mobigo brand, and on-demand shuttle services like Y'lico. The product portfolio extends to custom charter services for groups, specialized event shuttles, corporate commuter solutions including mobile office coaches, and supplementary digital services such as the Mobigo travel card, traffic alert SMS system, and Premier Chapitre reading service. The company also operates intermodal boutique shops serving over 5,000 monthly visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Transport Services Dedicated daily transport service for students, contracted with educational institutions and local authorities, operating more than 500 routes across the region to ensure safe and reliable student mobility.
• Urban Public Transport (Ginko and affiliated networks) Delegated operation of urban bus networks serving the populations of Besançon and surrounding metropolitan areas under public service delegation contracts.
• Inter-City Regular Lines (Mobigo) Scheduled inter-city coach services operating under the Mobigo brand, connecting towns and villages throughout the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region.
• Y'lico On-Demand Shuttle Flexible on-demand shuttle service providing transport without fixed schedules or routes, intended for areas or times with lower demand and for last-mile mobility needs.
• Custom Charter Services Bespoke coach hire services for private groups, sports clubs, associations, cultural organizations, and individuals requiring one-off or occasional transport with driver.
• Event Shuttle Dedicated shuttle transport for cultural, sporting, and entertainment events, providing event organizers with passenger mobility solutions for their audiences.
• Corporate Shuttle Service Contracted employee commuter shuttles for businesses and organizations, including the connected Mobile Office Coach concept that allows employees to work during transit.
• Connected Mobile Office Coach Innovative coach outfitted with workspace amenities such as Wi-Fi, USB charging, and individual workstations, enabling employees to use commute time productively; deployed notably in partnership with Caisse d'Epargne.
• Mobigo Card (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté card) Regional transport card that allows travelers to load tickets and subscriptions for inter-city Mobigo coach services across the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero accidents for over 10 years achieved by over half of drivers, with some drivers achieving this milestone for more than 10 consecutive years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communauté de Communes des Portes du Haut-DoubscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Keolis Monts Jura operates the Y'lico on-demand shuttle service for 47 municipalities in the Haut-Doubs region. Service launched January 20, 2025, operating Monday-Friday 7h-19h year-round (excluding August and holidays). Partnership includes tele-advisors for reservations and newly hired drivers.
• #jenesuispasunCV CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2024Keolis Monts Jura joined the #jenesuispasunCV collective promoting inclusive hiring practices without traditional CV requirements. Partnership demonstrates company's commitment to diversity, respect, and equity in employment.
• Caisse d'Epargne Bourgogne Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2024Keolis Monts Jura provides a mobile office coach service for Caisse d'Epargne employees commuting between Besançon and Dijon. The 100% natural gas vehicle features workspace amenities including individual seating, USB/power outlets, unlimited WiFi, and restrooms. Service began June 2024 with daily trips.
• PAQTE (Pacte Avec les Quartiers pour toutes les Entreprises)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2021Keolis Monts Jura signed PAQTE convention committing to economic and social development in priority urban neighborhoods. Includes commitments to youth outreach, apprenticeship access, non-discriminatory hiring, and inclusive procurement from local enterprises in popular neighborhoods.
• Hello HandicapminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2021Keolis Monts Jura participates in Hello Handicap virtual recruitment forum dedicated to employment of workers with disabilities. Annual participation connecting with candidates through phone and chat interviews without requiring physical travel.
• Mobigo (Regional Mobility Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Monts Jura operates regional mobility services under the Mobigo brand for Bourgogne Franche-Comté, including intermodal information services and SMS traffic alert subscriptions. Services include the 'Premier Chapitre' initiative providing free book excerpts via QR codes in coaches.
• Auto-École 3D (Saint-Vit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with driving school for ongoing driver training and evaluation support. Auto-École 3D provides training plateau for Trophée du Meilleur Conducteur competition and driver training programs including financed permit D and FIMO certification.
• Api25 (Association Patrimoine Insertion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Api25 for career conversion outreach, including video testimonial featuring Anthony, a driver at Keolis Monts Jura, to promote reconversion opportunities in public transport careers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lacroix Group: French family-owned regional bus and coach operator running urban, interurban, and school transport networks across multiple French regions. Direct structural peer for KMJ with similar reliance on AOM contracts and school transport.
• Cars Pérignon / Ilevia Group: Regional French coach and mobility operator combining scheduled lines, school transport, and charter services for SMEs and public authorities. Mirrors KMJ's mix of recurring public contracts and event/charter revenue in French regions.
• Réunir (formerly Cars Hervouet): Federation/cooperative of independent French coach operators providing scheduled intercity and school transport services. Competes with KMJ on regional tenders and charter work, with similar model of delegated public service operations.

Broad incumbents

• RATP Dev: Subsidiary of RATP Group operating bus, coach, and urban transit networks in France and internationally under delegated public-service contracts. Direct competitor of Keolis Monts Jura in tenders for AOM networks such as those in Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
• Keolis Group (parent): Parent company and one of the world's largest shared-mobility operators (€7.7B revenue, 70,000 employees, 13 countries). Owns KMJ outright and shapes its strategic and capital allocation decisions through SNCF-controlled governance.
• SNCF (parent of Keolis): French state-owned rail group that majority-owns Keolis. Indirect parent of KMJ and provider of intermodal integration (TER, Intercités) that complements KMJ's road-based regional service portfolio.
• Transdev: One of the world's largest public transport operators, competing head-to-head with Keolis for delegated public-transport contracts in France and across Europe. Comparable in business model (delegated urban/interurban bus and coach services for AOMs) and contract bidding dynamics.
• ComfortDelGro Transit: Large multi-modal public transport operator with bus, coach, and rail subsidiaries in Europe and Australia. Comparable scale, contract-led revenue model, and exposure to public sector tender cycles.

Direct peers

• Transdev Bourgogne-Franche-Comté entities: Local Transdev subsidiaries operating competing urban and interurban networks (e.g., in other Bourgogne Franche-Comté departments). Most directly comparable competitor bidding for the same AOM contracts KMJ currently holds.

Emerging players

• FlixBus: Digital-first long-distance coach platform operating across France and Europe via third-party operator partnerships. Competes indirectly with KMJ's Mobigo intercity and charter segments and represents a different go-to-market model benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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