Keolis Blois

What Keolis Blois does

Keolis Blois is a French SARL unipersonnelle (single-member limited company) headquartered at 22 rue Laplace, Blois, that operates the Azalys public transport network under an 8-year Delegation of Service Public awarded in 2021 by Agglopolys (Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois), running through 2029. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keolis SA, itself 70% owned by SNCF and 30% by CDPQ. Keolis Blois serves 43 communes with a fleet of approximately 46 in-house vehicles (including 6 electric standard buses and 4 electric city-center shuttles) supplemented by 38 subcontracted coaches, covering 8 main urban lines (A–H), 2 free electric city-center shuttles (N1/N2), 18 peri-urban lines (L15–L32), 38 school lines (S1–S75, S60–S69), 4 Sunday lines, morning/evening services, and the seasonal Navette Châteaux tourism shuttle.

The core platform consists of fixed-route bus services, on-demand transport (Résago for the general public and Handigo for persons with reduced mobility), shared mobility (VAE bike rental at Relais Azalys and Clem-powered electric car sharing across 6 communes), and multimodal ticketing via the JV MALIN contactless card (valid 8–10 years) interoperable with regional REMI trains and partner urban networks. Digital channels include the Azalys (Transit) app for real-time tracking and journey planning and the Azalys Ticket app for QR-code mobile ticketing with CB and Apple Pay support, complemented by a 24/7 e-boutique and a call center. Accessibility is structurally embedded: 218 PMR-equipped stops, Rogervoice-based deaf/hard-of-hearing customer service, and the Azalys me guide accompaniment service.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: occasional farebox sales (PASS 1H at €1.30, 24H at €3.20, Groupe at €19.80), age-tiered subscriptions (€18.60–€30/month, with a 12th-month-free loyalty mechanic), solidarity subscriptions tied to CAF family quotient (€3–15/month), school subscriptions (€30/year limited; unlimited add-on), corporate B2B Pass Liberté Pro (€1.06/trip postpaid), VAE bike rental (€50–€70/month), electric car sharing (€2–€5/hour), and fare evasion fines (€5–€180). Pricing is publicly disclosed across all tiers. The firm employs 24 staff and relies on parent Keolis and subcontractor Cars Simplon for scale.

Name

Keolis Blois

Legal name

KEOLIS BLOIS

Website

https://bus.azalys.agglopolys.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keolis Blois, a Keolis Group subsidiary, operates the Azalys public transport network across 43 communes of Agglopolys (Blois, France) under an 8-year Delegation of Service Public through 2029, providing fixed-route buses, on-demand services, school transport, bike rental, and car sharing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit Bus Operators (Municipal/Regional) (TLAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance) (TLAFAMAJ), Corporate Mobility & Car Sharing / Pool Fleet Management (TLABAHAO)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Urban bus transport
• On-demand mobility
• School transportation
• Multimodal mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Blois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Revenue from sale of occasional passes (1H at €1.30, 2x1H at €2.30, 10x1H at €10.60, 24H at €3.20, GROUP at €19.80) and Navarre Châteaux shuttle passes sold on board buses, at points of sale, via mobile app, and e-boutique.
2. Monthly and Annual Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from monthly and annual passes across three public tiers: under-26 (€18.60/month or €195/year), 26-69 years (€30/month or €315/year), 70+ (€19.50/month or €204/year). Auto-debit option with 12th month free after 11 consecutive months.
3. Solidarity-Tier Subscriptions: Subsidized monthly and annual subscriptions for low-income households based on CAF family quotient (QF), ranging from €3/month (QF up to €454) to €15/month (QF €671-778), funded partially through social solidarity pricing.
4. School Transport Subscriptions: Annual and monthly school transport passes for students aged 6-18, with free tier for under-6, and optional unlimited add-on for weekends and holidays. School administrative fees of €20 per card with exemptions for QF below €650.
5. Pass Liberté Pro (Corporate B2B): Corporate B2B subscription product launched January 2025, allowing professional entities on Agglopolys territory to provide employees with bus travel at preferential rate (€1.06/trip vs €1.30 standard), billed retrospectively by invoice. Cards branded with employer logo.
6. Electric Bike Rental: VAE (electrically assisted bicycle) rental service operated at Relais Azalys: monthly 'Discovery' subscription at €50/month, annual at €270/year, cargo trike monthly at €70, annual at €330. Deposit required. Employer transport refund (50%) and student discount (50%) applicable.
7. Car Sharing: Electric car sharing service across 6 communes in Agglopolys territory, available via azalys.clem.mobi platform. Hourly rates from €3/hour (residents) to €5/hour (non-residents), with reduced rates for under-25s and job seekers.
8. Fare Evasion Fines: Penalty revenue from fare inspections. Fines range from €5 (immediate payment, non-validated subscription) to €180 (smoking/damage, late payment) depending on violation category and payment timing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Keolis Blois operates the Azalys public transport network under an 8-year Delegation of Service Public awarded by Agglopolys (Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois) in 2021. The company delivers urban, peri-urban, school, on-demand, and accessibility transport across 43 communes using a fleet of approximately 46 buses supplemented by subcontracted coaches. Services are sold through ticket and subscription products, with multimodal options including electric bike rental, car sharing, carpooling, and park-and-ride facilities.

Product overview

Keolis Blois operates the Azalys public transport network for Agglopolys (Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois, 43 communes) under an 8-year Delegation of Service Public renewed in 2021. The offering is a multi-modal urban mobility platform combining fixed-route bus services with on-demand transport, shared mobility, and digital ticketing. Core fixed-route services include 8 main urban lines (A–H), 2 free electric city-center shuttles (N1, N2), 18 periurban lines (L15–L32), and ~38 school lines (S1–S75, S60–S69). On-demand services cover the general public (Résago) and people with reduced mobility (Handigo). Digital channels include two companion mobile apps — the Azalys (Transit) app for real-time trip planning, navigation, and PASS ticket purchasing, and the standalone Azalys Ticket app for digital ticket purchase and QR-code validation — alongside an E-boutique online shop and a Relais Azalys physical mobility hub. Ticketing spans paper (contactless tickets), the JV MALIN smart card (multimodal, valid 10 years), and digital mobile tickets. Subscription tiers include PASS Liberté (postpaid pay-per-journey), PASS Liberté Pro (employer-billed B2B postpaid), standard monthly/annual subscriptions for all ages, income-based solidarity subscriptions, and school transport subscriptions. Shared mobility offerings include VAE bike rental, electric car sharing, and a carpooling network with 9 dedicated parking areas. All services are accessible via the Relais Azalys hub, the Azalys me guide free accompaniment service, and the accessibility-dedicated Handigo TAD service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Azalys: Public transport network operated by Keolis Blois for Agglopolys, serving Blois and 43 communes with bus lines, school transport, on-demand services, and accessibility services including Handigo for persons with reduced mobility.
• Réseau Azalys
• RESAGO
• Handigo
• Azalys me guide
• Azalys Ticket
• Azalys TAD

Products and services

• Azalys Bus Network Core public transport network comprising 8 main urban lines (A–H), 2 free electric city-center shuttles (N1, N2), 18 periurban lines (L15–L32), 38 school lines (S1–S75), and on-demand services, serving 43 communes of Agglopolys.
• PASS Occasionnels Pay-as-you-go ticket products for occasional riders, including PASS 1H (€1.30), PASS 2x1H (€2.30), PASS 10x1H (€10.60), PASS 24H (€3.20), PASS GROUPE (€19.80 for up to 20 people), and PASS NAVETTE Châteaux (€3.20). Sold on buses, at points of sale, on mobile app, and via e-boutique.
• PASS Liberté Postpaid pay-per-journey pass for individual riders, billed retrospectively at a preferential rate of €1.06 per trip versus €1.30 standard. Unlimited travel within 1 hour including connections, loaded onto JVmalin card.
• PASS Liberté Pro Corporate B2B subscription allowing professional entities (companies, administrations, associations) to provide employees with bus travel at preferential €1.06/trip, billed monthly by invoice. Cards branded with employer logo.
• Abonnements Tout Public Standard monthly and annual subscriptions across three age tiers: Under-26 (€18.60/month or €195/year), 26–69 years (€30/month or €315/year), 70+ (€19.50/month or €204/year). Auto-debit offers 12th month free after 11 consecutive months.
• Abonnements Solidaires Income-based discounted subscriptions for residents with CAF family quotient under €779, with three tiers from €3/month (QF up to €454) to €15/month (QF €671-778). Valid for all household members.
• Abonnements Scolaires School transport subscriptions for students aged 6–18 across 43 communes, with free tier for under-6. Annual subscriptions at €30/year (or €10/year for QF < €759), with optional unlimited add-on for weekends and holidays.
• JV MALIN Card Branded contactless smart card (valid 10 years) carrying all Azalys titles, regional REMI train tickets, and tickets from other urban networks (Fil Bleu, TAO), enabling multimodal travel.
• Azalys E-boutique Online shop for purchasing and recharging JV MALIN cards, buying subscriptions, subscribing to school plans, and managing auto-debit payments. Card orders shipped by post or available for click-and-collect at Relais Azalys.
• Service Résago On-demand transport service complementing fixed lines across 4 zones within Agglopolys territory, with scheduled arrival times at fixed network stops. Reservations via phone, web portal, or Azalys TAD mobile app.
• Service Handigo Door-to-door on-demand transport for persons with reduced mobility holding valid Mobility Inclusion Card, running across Agglopolys Monday–Saturday 7h–19h and Sundays/public holidays 9h–19h.
• Navette Châteaux Seasonal shuttle service connecting Blois to three Loire Valley castles (Domaine de Chaumont, Château de Beauregard, Château de Cheverny). Operates April 4 to November 1, 2026. Tickets at €3.20.
• VAE Electric Bike Rental Electric-assist bike (VAE) rental service at Relais Azalys. Options include standard VAE (€50/month, €270/year), cargo trike (€70/month, €330/year). Deposit ranges €500–€1,500. Employer 50% refund and student 50% discount available.
• Autopartage Electric Car Sharing Electric car sharing service in 6 Agglopolys communes via azalys.clem.mobi platform. Rates from €3/hour (residents) to €5/hour (non-residents). Reduced rates for under-25s and job seekers.
• Covoiturage Carpooling Carpooling service with 9 dedicated parking areas across Agglopolys, integrated into the JVMALIN route planner aggregating offers from BlaBlaCar Daily, Karos, and Mobicoop.
• Azalys me guide Free personalized passenger accompaniment service helping people with mobility difficulties, people with disabilities, or anyone needing guidance use the Azalys network independently from origin to destination.
• Azalys (Transit) Application Real-time tracking and journey planning mobile app delivered in partnership with Transit, offering bus tracking on all Azalys lines, nearby-mobility discovery, bike itinerary calculation, PASS ticket purchasing redirect, and real-time traffic alerts.
• Azalys Ticket Application Dedicated mobile ticketing app for purchasing and validating Azalys transport titles (PASS 1H, 2x1H, 10x1H, 24H, Navette Châteaux) via QR code scanning. Supports CB and Apple Pay payment.
• Service du Soir (Evening Service) Evening transport service operating from 3 strategic points in Blois (Cap Ciné, Blois-Chambord train station, Denis Papin stairs) to any urban line A–H stop. No reservation required. Friday and Saturday extended to 00h45.
• Relais Azalys Physical one-stop mobility hub at 49 avenue du Dr Jean Laigret (opposite Blois-Chambord train station), consolidating bus information, subscriptions, tickets, card issuance, VAE bike rental, and personalized mobility advice.
• Group Travel Service Group travel preparation and reservation service for schools and organizations, allowing groups of up to 30 people to travel on urban lines A–H during off-peak hours (9h–11h30 and 14h–16h). Reservations required 48 hours to 4 months in advance.
• iLost Lost and Found Lost and found service powered by iLost for items left on Azalys vehicles or at agency locations. Items held for 10 days. Users can search the online iLost catalogue and contact the agency to claim items.

Quantifiable outcome

• 218 accessibility-equipped bus stops with raised sidewalks, tactile paving, and guidance rails across the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keolis (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Keolis Blois is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keolis SA, the international public transport operator. Keolis is 70% owned by SNCF and 30% by CDPQ (Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec). Keolis operates in 16 countries, maintaining 300 transport authority relationships and transporting 3 billion passengers annually. Keolis Blois operates the Azalys network under a Delegation of Service Public from Agglopolys.
• TransitcoreTechnology or IntegrationAzalys partnered with Transit app to provide real-time bus tracking, multimodal mobility visualization (bike, car, train, scooter, carpooling), live traffic alerts, and integrated journey planning across all Azalys lines (urban, peri-urban, school). The Transit platform is used in over 1000 cities in 27 countries, extending Azalys' digital reach.
• Cars SimplonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor38 coaches used for secondary school lines (peri-urban lines) are subcontracted to Cars Simplon, supplementing the Keolis Blois-operated fleet of 46 vehicles.
• Agglopolys (Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgglopolys is the local authority (Communauté d'Agglomération) of Blois comprising 43 communes. It organizes public transport within its territory and delegated the operation of the Azalys network to Keolis Blois via an 8-year contract awarded in 2021. Agglopolys defines transport policy, sets fares, makes major investments (vehicles, stops, depot), and ensures accessibility of bus stops.
• SNCF / TER Centre-Val de LoirecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe JVmalin contactless card is multimodal and accepts regional REMI train tickets (TER Centre-Val de Loire) as well as tickets from other urban networks (Fil Bleu, TAO). This integration allows passengers to use a single card for bus and train travel. Azalys network serves Blois-Chambord train station as a major interchange point.
• Vélos VertsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe electric bike (VAE) rental service previously operated by Vélos Verts has been integrated into the Relais Azalys location. Keolis Blois now manages VAE rental directly at Relais Azalys.
• 4.1 ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal video production company (4.1 production) produced the Service du Soir promotional video featuring drone footage and motion design, published on YouTube Shorts and social media channels for marketing purposes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Transit App: North-American-headquartered multimodal mobility app used in 1,000+ cities across 27 countries and the real-time information partner for Azalys. Comparable as the digital rider-facing layer that complements Keolis Blois's physical operations.
• Clem (Clem' Mobility): Electric car-sharing platform provider (azalys.clem.mobi) powering Azalys's 6-commune car-sharing service. Directly comparable as a technology enabler for multimodal mobility alongside Keolis Blois's bus operations.

Emerging players

• Transamo: French engineering and consultancy firm (subsidiary of RATP Dev/Transdev/SNCF) supporting transport authorities on DSP design, performance, and digital mobility. Comparable as a Centre-Val de Loire mobility ecosystem player.

Broad incumbents

• RATP Dev: Subsidiary of RATP Group operating urban and intercity transport networks worldwide under DSP contracts. Direct competitor for French municipal bus DSPs and a likely re-tender rival for Azalys.
• Transdev: One of the largest French and European public transport operators competing for DSP contracts. Comparable as a direct DSP competitor for Agglopolys and similar mid-sized French urban networks.
• Keolis (Parent Group): Parent company of Keolis Blois; operates 300+ transport networks across 16 countries. Directly comparable as the parent DSP operator with the same business model but at a much broader, multi-country scale.

Direct peers

• Cars Simplon: Regional French bus/coach operator subcontracted to Keolis Blois for 38 school peri-urban coaches. Comparable as a Centre-Val de Loire passenger transport operator with overlapping school and intercity coach services.

Regional players

• Fil Bleu (Tours Métropole): Public bus and tram network serving Tours Métropole, neighbouring Agglopolys in Centre-Val de Loire. Shares the JV Malin multimodal card interoperability and a similar mid-sized French urban transit operating model.
• SNCF TER Centre-Val de Loire: Regional rail operator connecting Blois-Chambord station to the broader Centre-Val de Loire region. Multimodal partner to Azalys via the JV Malin card and a comparable regional passenger transport provider.
• TAO (Orléans Métropole): Public transport network for Orléans Métropole, also in Centre-Val de Loire and interoperable with JV Malin. Comparable mid-sized French urban transit DSP operation with similar fare and product architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azalysbus
• Facebookfacebook.com/azalysbus
• Instagraminstagram.com/azalysbus
• TikToktiktok.com/@azalys.mobilites
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keolis-blois

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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