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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 - Quebec - Canada
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Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3

Supports development and maintenance of intercity bus transportation services
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 31, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 3 provides financial support of up to $100,000 or $15,416 per month, depending on the component, to maintain, improve, develop, or replace intercity bus services and implement technological tools to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec. Eligible activities include sustaining or enhancing existing bus routes, developing new services, preventing service abandonment, supporting replacement services, and implementing technology solutions for sustainable intercity transportation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : March 31, 2028

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Public administration
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Maintaining and improving existing intercity bus transportation services.
  • Developing new intercity bus transportation routes and services where no current permits exist.
  • Providing support to prevent the imminent discontinuation of an intercity bus route.
  • Offering temporary replacement services when an intercity bus service has been abandoned.
  • Implementing technological solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as online ticketing and reservation systems.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipal authorities authorized to organize public transit services
  • Intercity bus transporters holding a permit issued by the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ)

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that do not hold a permit issued by the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ) for relevant activities.
  • Private sector businesses and organizations not identified as municipal authorities or intercity bus carriers in accordance with the program's criteria.
  • Projects that would compete with existing intercity bus routes or duplicate services already covered by the program.

Eligible expenses

  • Operating expenses for maintaining or improving intercity bus routes, including related costs for parcel transport.
  • Expenses for developing or establishing new intercity bus services, including route-specific costs and parcel transport expenses.
  • Deficit coverage (operating loss) for bus operators facing imminent service abandonment, including all revenues and expenses associated with parcel transport.
  • Expenses for implementing replacement intercity bus routes to ensure continuity of service, including costs for parcel transport, transportation costs, administrative fees, and user contributions.
  • Acquisition, development, and implementation of technological tools aimed at reservation and ticketing systems, differentiated pricing, or interconnection with other carriers, provided these contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Project management and administration costs directly related to eligible activities listed above.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Entities located in Quebec.

Additional information

  • Applicants should consult the "Modalités d’application 2022-2025" document for detailed program requirements before preparing an application.
  • Applications can be submitted at any time up to the deadline listed in the program's management calendar.
  • Only one financial assistance grant per year is permitted for technology acquisition or development, though annual funding can continue if implementation exceeds one year.
  • Technological projects financed for the first time must comply with Canadian intelligent transportation system architecture standards as set by the Transportation Association of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3?

The Public Transit Development Assistance Program – Stream 3 provides financial support of up to $100,000 or $15,416 per month, depending on the component, to maintain, improve, develop, or replace intercity bus services and implement technological tools to reduce GHG emissions in Quebec. Eligible activities include sustaining or enhancing existing bus routes, developing new services, preventing service abandonment, supporting replacement services, and implementing technology solutions for sustainable intercity transportation.

How much funding can be received?

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 program?

To be eligible for the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 program, you must: Holding an intercity bus transportation license issued by the Quebec Transport Commission (for certain components). Project aimed at the acquisition, development, or commissioning of technological tools to reduce GHG emissions (for the corresponding component only).

What expenses are eligible under Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3?

Maintaining and improving existing intercity bus transportation services. Developing new intercity bus transportation routes and services where no current permits exist. Providing support to prevent the imminent discontinuation of an intercity bus route. Offering temporary replacement services when an intercity bus service has been abandoned. Implementing technological solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as online ticketing and reservation systems.

Who can I contact for more information about the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3?

You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec.

Where is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 available?

The Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Public transit development assistance program – Stream 3 is a Grant and Funding

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