KEOLIS PYRENEES

What KEOLIS PYRENEES does

Keolis Pyrénées is a French regional passenger transport operator and a subsidiary of Keolis Group (Keolis SA), structured as a SARL with €1,367,496 in share capital and headquartered in Ibos, Hautes-Pyrénées. For over 50 years the company has operated road passenger transport services across the Hautes-Pyrénées (65) and Gers (32) departments of the Occitanie region, employing 130+ collaborators distributed across five operational deposits (Ibos, Lourdes, Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Pujo, Auch) and an 800m²+ in-house vehicle maintenance workshop.

The operating model is built on three core service lines: (1) regular inter-city bus lines distributed under the liO brand for Région Occitanie at a flat €2.00 fare per trip; (2) school transport contracted for Région Occitanie and the Communauté d'Agglomération Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées (CATLP); and (3) charter coach rental with driver for groups, schools, sports clubs, associations, businesses, and individuals, sold through an online quote-to-booking flow. Adjacent products include the seasonal Skibus shuttle to La Mongie ski resort (CCHB), the Lourdes–Tarbes airport shuttle (TLP-Mobilités), accessible transport for persons with reduced mobility, on-demand transport, and SNCF substitute road transport during rail disruptions.

Revenue is generated primarily through long-term managed-service public transport contracts supplemented by per-trip fares on regular lines and quote-based charter income. The company is ISO 14001 certified for environmental management and operates a vehicle wash station that recycles 80%–90% of wastewater. Its go-to-market is institutional and contract-led at the top of the funnel (regional and agglomeration authorities), with direct charter sales at the bottom of the funnel. There is no public listing, no disclosed revenue figure, and no AI/ML capability disclosed.

Name

KEOLIS PYRENEES

Legal name

Keolis Pyrénées

Website

https://keolis-pyrenees.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Keolis Pyrénées is a Keolis Group subsidiary operating contracted regional bus, school, and charter transport services across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers departments of the Occitanie region in France, serving public authorities, schools, and group travel clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Bus Transportation

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Charter Bus Industry (485510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intercity Bus Franchises/Concessionaires (Public Service Contracts) (THAIADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services (THAIADAE), Long-Distance/Overnight Charter Coaches (THAIAIAL), Motorcoach (Intercity) Bus Leasing/Rental (TLABADAA)

Keywords

• Public bus transport
• School transport services
• Coach charter rental
• Regional mobility services
• Public transit contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Contracts: Keolis Pyrénées generates revenue primarily through long-term public transport operating contracts with regional and local authorities, operating regular bus lines (département 65 and 32 for Région Occitanie) and school transport services on behalf of public authorities.
2. Charter and Occasional Transport: The company offers bespoke coach hire with drivers for group travel, excursions, sports events, school trips, seminars, and airport/gare transfers. Pricing is provided via custom quotes based on duration, vehicle type, and services required.
3. Regular Line Fares: Revenue from passenger fares on regular regional lines operated under the liO brand. The flat fare is 2.00€ per trip regardless of origin or destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Keolis Pyrénées operates contracted public passenger transport services in southwestern France, including regular intercity bus lines (liO network, lines 960–967 in Hautes-Pyrénées and 931–934 in Gers), school transport for Région Occitanie and CATLP, and charter coach rental with driver for groups, schools, businesses, and tourism. The company runs five operational deposits and supports its fleet through an in-house 800m² maintenance workshop.

Product overview

Keolis Pyrénées operates as a regional passenger transportation company providing three interconnected service lines: (1) Regular coach lines (Lignes Régulières) under contract with the Occitanie Region, covering intercity routes across Hautes-Pyrénées and Gers departments; (2) School transport (Transport Scolaire) for the Occitanie Region and CATLP authority; and (3) Charter coach rental with driver (Location d'Autocar avec Chauffeur) for groups, events, tourism, and corporate travel. The company also operates seasonal ski shuttles (Navette Skibus) and airport transfers (Navette Lourdes Aéroport). All services are bookable via online quote requests. The portfolio is supported by a network of 5 depots across the territory with 24/7 availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lignes Régulières (Regular intercity coach lines) Regular intercity bus lines operated under the liO brand for Région Occitanie, covering lines 960, 961, 965, 966, 967 in département 65 (Hautes-Pyrénées) and lines 931, 932, 934 in département 32 (Gers), including routes such as Tarbes-Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Tarbes-Mont-de-Marsan, Lourdes-Cauterets, Tarbes-Pau, Tarbes-Lannemezan, Auch-Tarbes, Auch-Agen, and Auch-Aire-sur-Adour. Flat fare of 2.00€ per trip. For individual passengers and the general public.
• Transport Scolaire (School transport) Daily school and périscolaire transport service for pupils in the Hautes-Pyrénées (65) and Gers (32) departments, operated under contract for the Région Occitanie (liO) and the Communauté d'Agglomération Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées (CATLP). For schoolchildren and contracting authorities.
• Location d'Autocar avec Chauffeur (Charter coach rental with driver) On-demand charter coach rental with professional driver for group transfers, tourism and excursions, sports events, school trips, association travel, seminars, and corporate transportation, including airport/gare transfers and multi-day trips. Pricing is quote-based and includes vehicle rental, driver, transport insurance, tolls, customs duties, and driver accommodation. For businesses, schools, sports clubs, associations, and individuals.
• Navette Skibus Bagnères-de-Bigorre – La Mongie Seasonal winter shuttle service connecting Bagnères-de-Bigorre to La Mongie (Grand Tourmalet ski resort), operated in partnership with the Communauté de Communes Haute-Bigorre (CCHB). For skiers and ski resort visitors during the winter season.
• Navette Lourdes Aéroport (Lourdes airport shuttle) Airport shuttle service connecting Lourdes city centre to Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport, operated for the Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées mobility network (TLP Mobilités). For airline passengers and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water recycling rate of 80% to 90% at the vehicle wash station
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Keolis SAcoreOthersKeolis SA is the parent company of Keolis Pyrénées. Within the Keolis Group, Keolis Pyrénées shares data and services with Keolis SA and Keolis Solution. Candidates applying through the group recruitment portal have their applications processed by Keolis SA as a distinct data controller before forwarding to Keolis Pyrénées.
• Keolis SolutionminorOthersKeolis Solution is a sister entity within the Keolis Group with which Keolis Pyrénées may share data and services to ensure continuity of operations and the group website.
• Région Occitanie (liO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Pyrénées operates regular bus lines (lines 960–967 in département 65; 931–934 in département 32) and school transport services under contract for the Région Occitanie. Schedules, maps, tickets, and fares are distributed through the liO-occitanie.fr platform.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées (CATLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Pyrénées provides school transport services for pupils within the CATLP territory, under contract with the community of agglomeration.
• TLP-Mobilités (Réseau de mobilité Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Pyrénées operates bus lines for the Lourdes urban network on behalf of TLP-Mobilités, including the Lourdes airport shuttle connecting the city centre to Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport.
• Communauté de Communes Haute-Bigorre (CCHB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Pyrénées operates the Skibus winter shuttle between Bagnères-de-Bigorre and La Mongie (Grand Tourmalet ski resort) each winter season on behalf of CCHB.
• SNCFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeolis Pyrénées provides substitute road transport on behalf of SNCF in case of railway disruptions, ensuring continuity of passenger service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Keolis Group: The global parent company of Keolis Pyrénées, operating public transport across 13 countries with €7.7B revenue; provides group-level standards, training, and capital but is a broader incumbent rather than a direct regional competitor.
• Lacroix Group: A French independent bus and coach group with operations across multiple regions, providing regular, school, and charter transport — a broader incumbent that competes with Keolis Pyrénées in adjacent areas and for larger group contracts.
• SNCF (TER + SNCF Voyageurs): The French national rail operator, for whom Keolis Pyrénées provides substitute road transport during disruptions; operates complementary rail services across the Pyrénées region and is a customer rather than a direct bus competitor.

Regional players

• Compagnie des Transports du Gers: A bus operator active in the Gers department (32), one of the two départements where Keolis Pyrénées operates, providing regular regional lines and school transport — a direct regional competitor for the same liO contracts.
• Verney Voyages: A family-owned coach operator in southwestern France providing school transport, regular lines, and charter services across Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie regions, comparable to Keolis Pyrénées in service mix and geography.
• Cars du Béarn: A regional bus and coach operator based in the Béarn area adjacent to Hautes-Pyrénées, providing regular lines, school transport, and charter services; directly comparable in territory and service portfolio though operating in a neighbouring region.

Direct peers

• Keolis Atlantique: A sister Keolis subsidiary operating regular lines, school transport, and charter services in western France, with a similar institutional contract-based model and customer base; directly comparable in scale and service mix to Keolis Pyrénées.
• Transdev: Transdev is a major French and European public transport operator with regional subsidiaries that compete directly with Keolis Pyrénées for public service contracts (regular lines, school transport, urban networks) issued by French regions and agglomerations.
• RATP Dev: RATP Dev operates intercity, school, and urban bus networks across French regions through concessions, bidding against Keolis entities (including Keolis Pyrénées) for liO-style regional mobility contracts and school transport lots.
• CFTA (Compagnie des Chemins de fer et Transports Automobiles): A French regional bus and coach operator (Transdev subsidiary) providing intercity, school, and charter services across multiple French departments, with a comparable business model of contracted public service plus commercial charter activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keolis-pyrenees

Compliance2 records

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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