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  • In need of transportation?

    Here is the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent’s directory of transportation services. For any question, please contact us at: transport@mrchsl.com or 450 264-2267.


  • Franklin

Free Bus Transit | Monday to Friday, except on holidays

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It is possible to take one of the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent transportation service minibuses free of charge provided you travel to or from one of the municipalities of the Haut-Saint-Laurent, including Franklin, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke, Howick, Huntingdon, Ormstown, Saint-Anicet, Sainte-Barbe ou Très-Saint-Sacrement. The service is offered on a schedule during the week from Monday to Friday, except on holidays.

The yellow line travels to Sainte-Martine.
The blue and green lines travel to Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

Schedule and maps

Schedules and destinations are available at the bottom of the page.
It is possible to track the buses in real time through the Hubup application.

Transfers

Transit users may now use the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent bus service free of charge, from Monday to Friday, in the direction of, or returning from Sainte-Martine provided they travel to or from one of the municipalities of the Haut-Saint-Laurent. If you are using the exo bus service, your fare may be purchased with the exact change aboard the bus.

Visit the website of the other transportation services in the region to plan a trip with transfers:

The EXO bus line 111 will now end at stop 79061 in the municipality of Sainte-Martine.

exo website Customer service: 514 287-TRAM (8726) ou 1 888-702-TRAM (8726)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register, reserve or buy a ticket to use the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent bus service?

No, get to the location in the schedule a few minutes before the indicated time (see section below) and get on the bus when it stops. You can wave at the drivers and ask them to confirm their destination, if needed.

What do I do if the bus is not there when it is supposed to be?

If you have access to a device with internet service, you should be able to track the buses in real time or access the customer service message board here. You can wait for a few minutes, because it could also be that the Larocque bridge was not available for a period of time, delaying the service. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., you can also call customer service 450 264-5411, ext. 300 for assistance or to report a situation.

How will I recognize the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent buses?

The MRC has a fleet of three minibuses. The regular minibuses will reflect the colors of the MRC and will be easily identified by lettering and the scrolling screen.

Will there be bus shelters?

Yes, the MRC is planning to install 11 bus shelters by March 31, 2025.

Is the service available during the holiday season?

2025 dates to come.

Hubup real-time bus tracking



On-demand Paratransit

This door-to-door transportation service offers transportation throughout the week to eligible citizens within the territory of the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent every day, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., as well as to Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and, for medical reasons, to Châteauguay, Montréal and Longueuil.

Those able to benefit from this service include citizens of the municipalities of Dundee, Elgin, Franklin, Godmanchester, Havelock, Hinchinbrooke, Howick, Huntingdon, Ormstown, Saint-Anicet, Sainte-Barbe and Très-Saint-Sacrement.

Citizens of Saint-Chrysostome are invited to contact the Regroupement des personnes handicapées du Haut-Richelieu at 450 826-3245. This organization provides transportation for medical reasons to Ormstown, Châteauguay, Montreal, the South Shore and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Click here to view the eligibility criteria.

Download the application form or call 450 264-5411, ext. 300 (or toll free at 1 877 699-2267) to receive a hardcopy by mail.

Reservations

All transportation requests must be made 24 hours prior to the planned travel date.

Please note that the exact departure time will be confirmed by the dispatcher based on reservations and staff availability.

To make a reservation, please call us at 450 264-5411, ext. 300 or toll free at 1 877 699-2267 before 3:00 p.m. on the business day prior to your trip.

TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED On-demand Public Transit

NOTICE | On-demand transportation service is currently suspended

Considering that the current contract for the “taxibus” on-demand public transit service ends on December 31, 2024, and that no provider has responded to the call for tenders to ensure its continuity, the MRC is obliged to suspend this service indefinitely as of January 3, 2025.

Comments and suggestions

To request additional information that is not addressed in the documentation below, or to report an error, make a suggestion to improve the service, or propose a new stop or service point, please send your comments by email to transport@mrchsl.com.

Medical Transport and Accompaniment Services

A host of services, according to your needs

A number of organizations in the MRC offer adapted or medical transportation. Here is their contact information:

Accompaniment Services

Coup de pouces des Moissons
1-888-429-4229
Area served: MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent

Un Coin Chez Nous Community Centre
450-826-4425
Area Served: Saint-Chrysostome, Très-Saint-Sacrement, Howick, Franklin, Havelock

Communic-Action Project
450-264-5197
Area Served: Huntingdon, Hinchinbrooke, Godmanchester, Dundee, Elgin, Ormstown, Saint-Anicet, Sainte-Barbe

Medical transportation

Services d’accompagnement bénévole et communautaire (SABEC)
450-264-1131 or 1-866-764-1131
Area served: MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent

Un Coin Chez Nous Community Centre
450-826-4425
Area Served: Saint-Chrysostome, Très-Saint-Sacrement, Howick, Franklin, Havelock