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To ensure a high quality service to its customers, the RTL offers a wide range of performing vehicles and equipment throughout the territory of the agglomeration de Longueuil.
Our network also provides connections between buses and other modes of passenger transportation such as trains and subway.
In a gradual manner, preferential bus measures (PBM) are being implemented across our network, for an even faster and more efficient service.
The RTL deploys 430 buses of various models, distributed in two operating centres located in Longueuil and Saint-Hubert.
With an objective of encouraging a sustainable mobility and the electrification of our network, since 2014, the renewal of our fleet of buses is carried out by the commissioning of vehicles with hybrid propulsion. An ecological initiative that contributes to promoting the well-being of citizens of the Agglomeration of Longueuil.
Nova LFS - BAE hybrid bus (Low-floor Series)
First commissioned: November 2014
Manufacturer: Nova Bus (Québec)
Weight: 14,000 kg
Length: 12.18 meters
Cost: $850,000 taxes included
No. of units: 234
The RTL, a key player in sustainable mobility in the Agglomération de Longueuil, has had one of the largest fleets of hybrid buses in Québec since 2014.
Hybrid buses in service now make up approximately 31% of our fleet, and represent a significant advance in the electrification of the network. Since 2019, the models offer air conditioning for increased comfort in summer. In addition, the "Stop & Start" technology allows the complete shutdown of the diesel engine when the vehicle comes to a stop. This has the effect of further reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contributing to the reduction of noise in urban areas.
DATA SHEET
35 seats, 65 places in total.
Improved heating systems.
Air-conditioning (218 series and higher).
Stop-start engine technology (217 series and higher).
260 horsepower.
Low floor: accessibility without steps to the majority or the total of the seated places (according to the year of production).
Floor made of composite material more durable than previously used plywood.
Front kneeling system for easy access.
Panoramic side windows.
Curved and larger windshield, one piece.
Electric and synchronized wipers, sweeping a larger area.
Four-wheel disc brakes.
Radial tires, for more comfort.
Photocell-activated rear door; the passenger touches the indicated place to open the doors, which lock when the bus exceeds 1.6 km/h.
One-piece, welded, modular steel structure vs. attached modular structures.
Fibreglass exterior siding.
BAE’s HybriDrive hybrid electric propulsion system, which delivers regenerated braking energy, allowing for substantial fuel savings of more than 20% compared to conventional buses (under identical driving conditions)
NOVA LFS Artic
Commissioning:2011
Builder: Nova Bus
Weight:17 458 kg
Lenght: 18,9 mètres
Cost: 700 000$
No. of units: 8
DATA SHEET
58 seats + 46 standing = capacity of 104
Rigid welded stainless steel structure
Composite finish
Motor in trailer, called « pusher »
Cummins 4 way turbocharged 330 HP engine
Low floor
Nova LFS
Commissioning: April 1, 1997
Builder: NovaBus (Québec)
Weight: 12,000 kg
Lenght: 12.18 metres
Cost: $350,000 (in 1997)
No. of units: 183
DATA SHEET
The following are some of the low-floor model's features compared with conventional buses
38 seats and room for 27 standing passengers = 65
No steps; full length low floor
The front drops to facilitate access
Panoramic side windows
Improved heating and ventilation
Radial tires for increased comfort
Larger one-piece windshield
Synchronized electric windshield wipers covering a larger area
Four-stroke cleaner Cummins engine
Fibreglass skin
Self-supporting steel frame welded in one piece instead of modular structures added to one another
Front disk brakes
A photocell opens the rear doors; riders simply touch where indicated to open the doors. The doors remain closed when the bus's speed is over 1.6 km/h
Throughout the network, there are3,394 bus stops and 704of those stops feature a bus shelter. Just like buses, bus shelter models evolve due to new trends and new technologies.
Whether it is materials or design, bus shelters are changing in order to offer customers more comfort and maximum safety.
Public transport usage data compiled at a specific location will determine where to install a bus shelter. In view of the fact that the equipment is costly, we usually install these bus shelters where a maximum of customers will benefit.
The decision to install a bus shelter also depends on the physical configuration of the eventual site.
Bus shelters are installed on the city’s property. It is therefore up to the city to decide of the exact location.
The RTL cannot install a bus shelter without the city’s agreement. If you would like to suggest the installation of a bus shelter in a specific location, here is how to proceed:
Make your request by calling our Customer Service team at 450 443-0131.
We will document the traffic data where the bus shelter has been requested
The request will be forwarded to the city along with the traffic data
Upon receipt of the request, the city will proceed with the required analysis and will accept or reject the request according to predetermined criteria (feasibility, by-laws, town planning, etc.).
If the request is accepted, the RTL will then receive an authorization from the city to install the bus shelter.
A bus shelter is an equipment that serves the population. It is up to each and everyone to respect it and to report any act of vandalism and hindrance to the safety of its users. You can either report it to the Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil at 450 463-7011 or to our Customer Service team at 450 443-0131.
The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) buses serve five terminals. These terminals are located on the territory of the Agglomeration of Longueuil, but also in Montrea. This allows the RTL to better meet the needs of its customers who must travel to Montreal for work, studies or any other reason.
Locate the terminals on the map and click to obtain more information on the service being offered at each location.
To view or download the plan of each of these premises, follow the links below:
Helping to serve commuters, our network is also linked to train stations located on our territory in order to offer residents of Agglomération de Longueuil more options for public transit travel.
You can get more information about these stations and the bus lines that serve them by locating them and clicking on the map .
Note that train stations are operated by exo.
You can also find more information on these stations and the bus lines serving them by following the links below :
Several parking lots are available to motorists who do not have access to public transit from their homes or who wish to use public transit to travel only part of their journey.
To locate an incentive parking on the territory of the agglomeration of Longueuil, to obtain the number of places available or its proximity to public transport, click on the map
To view or download the park-and-ride plans and the services offered, follow the links below:
on the map and click to obtain more information on the service being offered at each location.
