PUBLIC TRANSIT

Québec City has a public transit network of buses that covers a good part of the city and reaches many suburban areas.

The Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (RTC) services much of the north shore of the city. Individual bus tickets, daily, and monthly passes are available. RTC photo-ID cards are required by anyone using a monthly pass. Children, students, and seniors receive special discounts upon presentation of their RTC ID cards. While most academic institutions offer full-time students a card made on the premises at the outset of each academic year, locations certified by the RTC can also make cards. The RTC card also serves to identify an individual in some cases when other forms of ID may not be available. For important information in English on the RTC website click here.  Bus schedules can be consulted online at www.rtcquebec.ca. General information can also be obtained by calling 672-2511.

Transport adapté de Québec Metro inc. (TAQM – 687-2641) offers para-transit service for persons with restricted mobility. Autocar Québec St. Augustin (878-4486 – www.autobusmauger.com) services the town of St Augustin-de-Desmaures providing connection to Québec and RTC bus lines. La Société de transport de Lévis (STL – 837-2401 – www.stlevis.ca) offers bus service on the east side of the south shore (Charney, St. Romuald, St. Jean-de-Chrysostôme, Lévis, and Lauzon). A private bus service Autocars des Chutes (831-2171 – www.autocarsdeschutes.com) serves municipalities on the west side of the south shore (St. Étienne-de-Lauzon, St. Rédempteur, St.-Nicolas, Breakyville, and St. Lambert). Both services connect to the north shore.

La Société des traversiers du Québec is a ferry service that allows people to easily commute between Lévis and downtown Québec City. This ferry ride offers a spectacular view of the city and is free for anyone having a monthly pass from either the RTC or STL. Contact them at 644-3704 or 837-2408, or visit their web site www.traversiers.gouv.qc.ca.

Communauto offers another interesting transportation option allowing clients to rent a car as required by the hour without the hassle of actually owning and maintaining a car. The duo-autobus option provides reduced bus pass fares for members. To learn more about this environmentally friendly local service visit www.communauto.com or call 523-1788.