What Autocars Jacquet does

Autocars Jacquet is a family-owned passenger transport operator headquartered in Marnaz, Haute-Savoie, France, founded in 1976 by Louis Jacquet and now in its third generation of family leadership under Julien Jacquet (since 2020). The company operates five regular bus lines (Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94, 274) connecting communities across the Arve Valley, Giffre Valley, and cross-border to Geneva, complemented by school transport services and bespoke charter offerings including corporate shuttles, airport/station transfers, group travel, and VTC private hire using a predominantly Mercedes fleet. Its operational footprint spans Haute-Savoie (France) and parts of Switzerland, with ticket sales distributed through Altibus.com, Oura, TPG, and Léman Pass partner platforms.

The company's underlying technology stack centers on conventional passenger transport fleet operations: GPS-based real-time tracking through the Agilbus platform for Line 274, standard Mercedes safety systems (SPA trajectory assistant, AEBS collision alert), and integrated multimodal ticketing via regional partners. A distinctive proprietary asset is the on-site biogas refueling station at Marnaz headquarters, operational since end-2021, which enables autonomous biofuel supply for the entire regular-line fleet and delivers a 95% CO2 reduction versus diesel with ~30% fuel cost savings. The company has additionally committed to the ADEME EVE (Objectif CO2) programme and is adding electric vehicles to Line 274 from January 2026. There is no proprietary software platform, API, or SaaS offering.

Autocars Jacquet generates revenue through three principal streams: (1) per-journey and subscription ticket sales on regular lines (single tickets, 10-journey carnets, monthly and annual passes), with youth and Déclic regional subsidies lowering effective fares for under-25 riders; (2) school transport contracts with educational institutions across the Cluses-Annemasse-Giffre Valley corridor; and (3) quote-based charter, shuttle, transfer, and VTC services for enterprise clients, associations, schools, and individual travelers. Pricing models span pay-as-you-go (single/carnet), monthly and annual subscriptions (Oura card-based), and custom multi-year/enterprise contracts. The customer base is highly diversified across commuter, educational, tourism/events, and corporate segments, with named enterprise relationships spanning more than a decade in some cases.

Name

Autocars Jacquet

Legal name

Jacquet Autocars

Website

https://jacquet-autocars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autocars Jacquet is a family-owned French passenger transport company operating regular bus lines, school transport, charter services, and VTC across Haute-Savoie and cross-border to Geneva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Transport Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (485320), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531)

akta.pro primary industry

Chauffeured / Black Car & Executive Car Services (THACAIAC)

Keywords

• Passenger transport services
• Regional bus operations
• School transport services
• Charter bus hire
• VTC chauffeur services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marnaz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Tickets: Revenue from single tickets, 10-journey carnets, monthly and annual passes for regular bus lines Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94, and 274. Youth fares available (-16 years for single tickets, -26 years for monthly/annual passes). Tickets purchasable on board, online via Oura/TPG webshop, or at office.
2. Charter and Custom Transport Services: Revenue from custom transport services including seminars, conferences, airport/train station transfers, staff transport, group travel, and VTC (chauffeur-driven vehicles). Quote-based pricing.
3. Specialized Passes (Déclic): Discounted transport passes for youth aged 6-25 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region: 50% discount on tickets, or annual passes (€300 for students, €400 for apprentices/jobseekers).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autocars Jacquet is a family-owned passenger transport operator in Haute-Savoie providing scheduled regular bus lines (Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94, 274), daily school transport across the Cluses–Annemasse–Giffre Valley corridor, and bespoke charter/VTC services for seminars, conferences, airport and station transfers, staff shuttles, and group travel. Services are delivered through an exclusively Mercedes fleet of touring coaches, minibuses, and cars, supported by a company-owned biogas refueling station at Marnaz headquarters enabling low-emission regional mobility.

Product overview

Autocars Jacquet is a family-run passenger transport company operating exclusively in the physical transport services sector, not a software product. Its core offering consists of three service pillars: (1) Regular bus lines (Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94, Line 274) providing year-round and seasonal regional transport; (2) School transport (AS Y02, AS Y92, AS Y94) serving the Cluses–Annemasse–Giffre Valley corridor; and (3) Custom/charter services encompassing seminars, airport/station transfers, staff shuttles, group travel, and VTC private hire. These services are supported by a diverse vehicle fleet (touring coaches 35–65 seats, route/school coaches 53–61 seats, minibuses 19–22 seats, cars/minivans 1–8 seats) and an on-site biogas refueling station in Marnaz. The company does not offer a software platform, API, or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Transport (Transports scolaires) Daily school transport service for hundreds of children and teenagers between Cluses, Annemasse, and the Giffre Valley, serving primary and secondary schools across Haute-Savoie. Targeted at families, schools, and regional education authorities needing safe and reliable year-round school transport with punctual schedules and weather-resilient operations.
• Regular Bus Lines (Lignes régulières Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94, 274) Scheduled public bus service across five regular lines (Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94 year-round, plus Line 274 with winter seasonal ski resort shuttle) connecting towns across Haute-Savoie and cross-border to Geneva, Switzerland. Targeted at commuters, residents, and regional travelers using single tickets, 10-journey carnets, or monthly/annual subscriptions via Oura or TPG cards. Real-time tracking available for Line 274 via Agilbus.
• Custom Charter and VTC Services (Prestations sur mesure) Bespoke charter transport service for seminars, conferences, airport/station transfers (Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry, Grenoble), staff shuttles, group travel, and VTC chauffeur-driven vehicles in luxury Mercedes cars and minivans. Targeted at businesses, event organizers, sports clubs, associations, and individual travelers needing flexible, premium transport with custom routing and scheduling.
• Demand Responsive Transport (DRT / Transport à la demande) Reservation-based on-demand transport service supplementing certain regular line timetables, including a wheelchair-accessible alternative operating on the same routes and schedules. Targeted at passengers needing flexible pickup times or accessible transport that is not served by fixed-schedule buses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% CO2 emissions reduction using biogas compared to diesel
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Altibus.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial booking partner for Autocars Jacquet regular lines Y02, Y92, Y93, Y94. Provides platform for route information, timetables, and reservations. Phone booking also available through Altibus.
• OuracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital ticketing platform for French tickets, subscriptions, and 10-journey pass purchases. Requires Oura contactless card issued at Autocars Jacquet office.
• TPG (Transports Publics Genevois)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-border ticketing partnership for Switzerland-France routes. Webshop for Swiss tickets, Swiss Pass integration, TPG+ mobile app for cross-border single tickets. Mandatory ticket purchase from Switzerland.
• Léman PasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-zone ticket integration for cross-border travel between Nangy, Findrol Hospital P+R, and Geneva. Required for specific routes on Line 274.
• UniresocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneva-area transport ticketing for travel to Switzerland. Advance purchase required; no on-board sales for Swiss travel.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transport authority operating intercity lines throughout Haute-Savoie. Autocars Jacquet operates regular lines and school transport under regional network. Provides Léman Express connections and regional network integration.
• TER (Transport Express Régional)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional train network with connections to Autocars Jacquet bus lines. Provides multimodal transport options combining rail and bus.
• Léman ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-border rail network serving Geneva and surrounding region. 6 lines serving 45 stations including Cluses and Sallanches connections. Promoted as connected transport option.
• ProximitiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDemand-responsive transport booking partner for certain line timetables requiring telephone reservation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Transdev: Global French-headquartered public transport operator running bus, coach, and rail services across many French regions including Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable as a same-category provider but with much broader geographic and modal scale, making it a broader incumbent rather than a direct local competitor.
• Keolis: SNCF subsidiary operating urban, suburban, and regional bus networks across France. Comparable in providing regional passenger transport concessions including in Haute-Savoie's neighboring regions, but at a much larger scale and as part of a multimodal portfolio.

Direct peers

• FlixBus: Pan-European long-distance coach operator active across France including services to Geneva and Alpine ski resorts. Comparable in passenger coach transport but competing in the long-distance/intercity segment rather than local regular lines.

Regional players

• Cars Berthelet: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional bus and coach operator with regular lines, school transport, and charter services. Comparable as a same-region family-style operator with similar concessions-based public transport model.
• Faure Transport: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional bus company operating regular line, school, and tourist transport services. Comparable as a same-region family-style coach operator with overlapping customer segments.
• SATAR (Société des Transports de l'Ain et de la Région): Regional bus operator in neighboring Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments running regular lines and school transport under regional authority concessions. Comparable in service mix and public-procurement-driven model to Autocars Jacquet.
• Alpbus: Alpine-region bus and shuttle operator serving ski resorts and cross-border routes including into Switzerland. Comparable in geography and ski/tourist customer focus, complementing rather than directly replicating Autocars Jacquet's regular-line core.
• Voyages Eroz: Family-run coach and bus operator based in Haute-Savoie offering regular lines, school transport, ski transfer, and group travel. Highly comparable in business model, geography, and service mix to Autocars Jacquet, making it the closest direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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