Siemens Mobility Canada has announced a partnership with the Réseau de Transport de la Capitale (RTC) to deliver one of the country’s first regional Mobility as a Service platforms for public transport.
The platform aims to promote integrated mobility across Québec and its surrounding areas, prompting travellers to optimise journeys through both efficiency and user experience.
In order to deliver the project; Siemens Mobility Canada will combine all of Québec’s public, private and shared transport services into one, unified mobile application, allowing passengers to plan, book, pay and subsequently ride their chosen mode of transport with one tool.
Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, CEO of Siemens Mobility Canada, said:Across the world, we’ve seen how MaaS is changing the way people experience travel, making transportation more accessible and convenient to use.
By simplifying access to transportation across the greater Québec City region, we’re not only making daily life easier but also contributing to the broader goals of sustainability and urban mobility. We’re thrilled to bring this innovative solution to Québec and look forward to setting a new standard for transportation in Canada with the RTC.
The application will integrate bus services offered in the CMQuébec region, the Flexibus transport service, adapted transport and the àVélo electric-assist bike-sharing service, as well as car-sharing, ferry and taxi services.
Plans are also in place for the platform to provide information on private and public car parks, with provisions also being made to offer locations of electric vehicle charging points across the city.
Maude Mercier Larouche, President of the RTC, said:Over the past few years, the RTC has given a major boost to the development of integrated mobility in Québec. Just think of the àVélo and Flexibus services alongside the bus network, which have enhanced and diversified the city’s public transportation offerings. The next step is to bring them together on a single, attractive and easy-to-use technological platform for the benefit of all citizens.
A beta version of the app is planned for launch toward the end of 2025, with features and services rolled out over the course of the following several months.
