Reunir CUA, exploitant du réseau ALTO (Alençon)

What Reunir CUA, exploitant du réseau ALTO (Alençon) does

Reunir CUA (legal entity REUNIR ALENCON SAS) is the delegated operator of the ALTO urban public transport network serving the Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon in Normandy, France. Incorporated on 15 November 2016 as a single-shareholder simplified joint-stock company (SAS à associé unique) with €150,000 of share capital, the company is affiliated with Groupe Réuniré — described as the largest network of independent passenger transport SMEs in France — and is governed by BOUBET SERVICES (Arçonnay) in the role of President. The ALTO network operates four urban bus lines (A, B, C, D) with Sunday service on lines A and B, 18 dedicated school lines (S and P), an on-demand service (TAD) for travel to/from Champ Perrier and the Alençon train station, and a TAD Access service for persons with reduced mobility holding an 80%+ MDPH disability rating. The fleet comprises 20 urban buses, 12 school vehicles, 2 PMR vehicles, and 3 hybrid cars, traversing approximately 950,000 km per year across 31 communes and 375 stops (60 with shelters), with fleet being progressively renewed with low-floor accessible vehicles. Real-time bus tracking is offered via the Altobus web platform, and ticketing is distributed through the commercial agency at Place du Champ Perrier (Alençon), partner retailers in 5 communes (Super U, Tabac Presse, newsagents), the Altobus and SNCF Connect mobile apps, and the online Alto Boutique.

The business model is a farebox-plus-subsidy delegated public service model. Revenue is generated primarily through fare products — single tickets (€1.10), 24-hour passes (€3.50), 10-journey contactless cards (€8.00), monthly and annual subscriptions segmented by population (general public, youth under 26, school children, seniors 65+, persons with reduced mobility, and income-tested job seekers), and duplicate-card fees — supplemented by public authority contributions paid by the contracting Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon. Pricing is structured as a social-tariff fare ladder, with monthly adult passes at €25 (€216 annual), youth passes at €19 (€162 annual), senior/PMR passes at €10 (€100 annual), and reduced job-seeker fares ranging €2.80–€8.50 based on a means-tested income quotient. Customer segmentation is geographic (residents of the 31 communes), with prioritized use cases spanning daily commuting, school transport, on-demand mobility, and accessibility transport. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates with a lean disclosed headcount of 6 employees, with operational capacity effectively delivered through the wider Réuniré group and BOUBET SERVICES governance structure.

Name

Reunir CUA, exploitant du réseau ALTO (Alençon)

Legal name

REUNIR ALENCON

Website

https://altobus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reunir CUA operates the ALTO urban public transport network for the Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon across 31 communes, running four bus lines, 18 school routes, on-demand (TAD), and PMR services (TAD Access) under a delegated public service contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Public Transportation

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Route Urban Bus Operators (Municipal/Regional) (TLAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Urban public transport
• Passenger bus services
• On-demand transport
• School transport services
• Accessible mobility transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Alençon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public transport fare revenue: Revenue generated from passenger fares including tickets (single, 24h, 10-trip cards), monthly and annual passes, and specialized subscriptions for youth, seniors, students, and job seekers

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reunir CUA operates the ALTO urban public transport network under contract with the Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon, delivering fixed-route bus services (Lines A, B, C, D), on-demand transport (TAD), specialized mobility-reduced transport (TAD Access), and 18 dedicated school lines across 31 communes. The service is supported by a fleet of 20 buses, 12 school coaches, and 2 PMR vehicles, complemented by retail and digital ticketing channels.

Product overview

Reunir CUA operates the ALTO urban transport network for the Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon as a unified public transport service combining fixed-route bus lines (Lines A, B, C, D) with flexible transport options including TAD (on-demand service) and TAD Access (mobility-impaired service), plus 18 dedicated school lines. The network covers 31 communes with 375 stops and a fleet of 20 buses, 12 school coaches, 2 PMR vehicles, and 3 hybrid cars. Fare products are distributed through the online Alto Boutique, commercial agencies, and retail partners, with real-time tracking available for fixed-route services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALTO: Réseau de transport urbain de la Communauté Urbaine d'Alençon
• ALTO+

Products and services

• ALTO Urban Bus Lines (A, B, C, D) Four fixed-route urban bus lines serving Alençon and surrounding communes, with Sunday service on lines A and B, available to all passengers with valid ALTO tickets.
• TAD (Transport à la Demande) On-demand transport service with fixed schedules to/from Champ Perrier or Alençon train station, triggered by passenger reservation via phone or online, operating Monday to Friday excluding Sundays and public holidays.
• TAD Access Specialized on-demand transport service for persons with reduced mobility with 80%+ disability rating (MDPH), operating within the ALTO service area.
• ALTO School Lines (S and P) 18 dedicated school bus routes designated 'S' (secondary) and 'P' (primary) serving schools, colleges, and lycées, open to all passengers with valid ALTO tickets.
• ALTO Fare Products Range of ticket and subscription products including single tickets (€1.10), 24-hour tickets (€3.50), 10-journey contactless cards (€8.00), monthly passes (€25 adult, €19 youth), annual passes, senior passes (€10/month), and reduced job-seeker fares (€2.80–€8.50).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Réunir© GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2016Réunir© is France's largest network of independent SME passenger transport companies. ALTO is affiliated with Réunir©, providing operational support, brand recognition, and network synergies within the French transport sector.
• Boubet S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2016Boubet S.A. is a co-owner of the ALTO network alongside Réunir©. BOUBET SERVICES serves as the President (management) of REUNIR ALENCON SAS, providing governance and operational leadership.
• Communauté Urbaine d'AlençoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe urban community is the contracting authority that awards and oversees the public transport service operation. It represents the public authority customer that commissions the ALTO network services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Transdev: One of the largest global public transit operators and a major French DSP contender. Transdev operates numerous urban and suburban bus networks in France and would be a likely bidder on the CUA contract if it were retendered.
• RATP Dev: Subsidiary of Paris-based RATP Group operating urban and interurban transit networks in France and globally. RATP Dev is another incumbent likely to bid on mid-sized French DSP renewals.
• Keolis: Major French and international urban mobility operator (SNCF subsidiary). Keolis runs many French bus networks via DSP contracts, making it a direct competitor for any tender covering ALTO's territory.

Direct peers

• Vectalia: Independent French urban and interurban transit operator running several medium-sized DSP networks in France. Vectalia is structurally comparable to ALTO as a mid-sized independent operator.

Regional players

• Twisto (Caen la Mer): Public transit network for the Caen la Mer urban community in Normandie, operating urban bus and tram services. Comparable in service scope and regional regulatory context, though operating in a different Normandie conurbation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/altobusCUA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reunir-cua
• Instagraminstagram.com/altobus.cua

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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