Press Releases
SERVICE CHANGES STARTING JANUARY 4
2020-12-14 00:00:00
Longueuil, December 14, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users of changes to its service scheduled to take effect on January 4, 2021.
En savoir plusRTL TABLES ITS 2021 BUDGET
2020-12-10 00:00:00
Longueuil, December 10, 2020 – The Board of Directors of the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has announced its 2021 budget, totalling $186.5 M, down 8.9% from last year.
En savoir plusRTL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
2020-12-04 00:00:00
Longueuil, December 2, 2020 - The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform its users that a special holiday schedule will be in effect on December 24, 25, 26, and 31, 2020, and on January 1 and 2, 2021, for regular transit services. Changes will also be made to the paratransit schedule between December 24, 2020, and January 2, 2021.
En savoir plusRTL CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF PARATRANSIT SERVICE
2020-12-01 00:00:00
Longueuil, November 30, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is proud to announce that its paratransit service is entering its 40th year. Created in 1981 to meet a growing demand from people with functional limitations, the service has been expanding at an unprecedented rate ever since.
En savoir plusRTL LINE 8 NOW UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE
2020-11-06 00:00:00
Longueuil, November 6, 2020 –The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is announcing the addition of an 18th universally accessible line to its network starting in January 2021. Line 8 will have all the features needed to be considered accessible to individuals with reduced mobility who require a wheelchair or a motorized mobility aid.
En savoir plus40-FT ELECTRIC BUSES : RTL MOVING FORWARD
2020-11-04 00:00:00
Longueuil, November 3, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is pleased to announce that it will move forward with launching a request for proposals for the acquisition of five 40-ft. electric buses (the same length as those currently on the road), with the option to purchase five more, thanks to funding from the Québec government that will cover 95% of the cost.
En savoir plusGOOD NEWS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT
2020-10-20 00:00:00
Longueuil, October 20, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) welcomes the Québec government’s decision to retain CDPQ Infra to carry out the foundational electric transportation project that will join up with the extension of the metro’s yellow line and run along boulevard Taschereau.
En savoir plusSERVICE ADJUSTMENTS STARTING OCTOBER 13
2020-10-13 00:00:00
Longueuil, October 9, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users that adjustments will be made to certain lines after the Thanksgiving holiday, starting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
En savoir plusSpecial Thanksgiving schedule
2020-10-09 00:00:00
Longueuil, October 5, 2020 - The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to remind users that a special schedule will be in effect on Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving Day. The modified schedule will apply to all RTL services.
En savoir plusNew reserved lane on boulevard Cousineau:great news for users!
2020-10-05 00:00:00
Longueuil, October 1, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL), in collaboration with Ville de Longueuil, is proud to announce the opening of a reserved lane on boulevard Cousineau in Longueuil—a project long awaited by users and residents in the sector.
En savoir plusRTL wins national award for its public consultations
2020-10-05 00:00:00
Longueuil, October 2, 2020 – The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) has just awarded the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) and the TACT agency the Gold medal in the Best Special Events Projects category for the “Prochain arrêt” campaign developed in support of the 2018-2019 public consultations on the review of the RTL’s network.
En savoir plusRTL REASSURES USERS IT’S SAFE TO RESUME PUBLIC TRANSIT USE
2020-09-28 00:00:00
RTL WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF WIDENING OF A30
2020-09-28 00:00:00
ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT: MUCH APPRECIATED SUPPORT
2020-09-28 00:00:00
MAGALIE QUEVAL APPOINTED NEW VICE-CHAIR OF RTL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2020-09-22 00:00:00
FIRE AT RTL'S SAINT-HUBERT OPERATING CENTRE
2020-09-09 00:00:00
Longueuil, September 9, 2020 – A fire broke out early this morning at the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) operating centre in the Saint-Hubert borough of Longueuil, affecting operations across the network, including paratransit services.
En savoir plusCLOSE TO 6,400 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NOW RIDING WITH RTL
2020-09-08 00:00:00
Longueuil, September 8, 2020 - Despite the decrease in ridership seen since the start of the pandemic, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has gained many new users in the past few days. Under an agreement with the Des Patriotes school service centre and renewed agreements with the Marie-Victorin and Riverside school service centres, the RTL will transport nearly 2,000 more students in 2020-2021, for a total of close to 6,400.
En savoir plusSPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR LABOUR DAY
2020-09-04 00:00:00
RTL BIDS FAREWELL TO PIERRE BRODEUR AND WELCOMES JULIE BOURGOIN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2020-08-30 00:00:00
RTL 2019 ANNUAL REPORT: A REMARKABLE YEAR
2020-08-28 00:00:00
Longueuil, August 27, 2020 — The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has just released its 2019 annual report, which paints a highly positive portrait of its achievements for the year, shining a spotlight on the evolution of the organization and its services in 2019.
En savoir plusRTL REPORTS VERY FEW CASES OF COVID-19
2020-08-26 00:00:00
Longueuil, August 25, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to reassure its users of the very low number of cases of COVID-19 among its employees, with only 6 out of 1,200 employees having contracted the virus since the start of the pandemic. No cases have been reported since July 31.
En savoir plusRTL BACK-TO-SCHOOL SERVICE
2020-08-18 00:00:00
Longueuil, 2020-08-14 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to remind users of changes to its service effective Monday, August 24. This new schedule includes the return of certain school lines (with some changes) and the addition of new ones.
En savoir plusSERVICE CHANGES STARTING AUGUST 24
2020-08-11 00:00:00
Longueuil, July 28, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users of changes to its service scheduled to take effect on August 24.
En savoir plusFRONT-DOOR BOARDING AND FARE COLLECTION TO RESUME
2020-07-27 00:00:00
Longueuil, July 27, 2020 – The RTL wishes to inform users that, starting August 1, 2020, operations on its buses will return to normal, with users once again boarding through the front door and transit passes being validated.
En savoir plusMANDATORY MASK USE: STRONG COMPLIANCE FROM THE START
2020-07-22 00:00:00
Longueuil, July 22, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to thank its users for their exceptional cooperation in wearing masks in its buses and terminals.
En savoir plusRTL TO OPTIMIZE RESOURCES
2020-07-14 00:00:00
Longueuil, July 8, 2020 – At the request of the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) and due to the situation in recent months that has led to significant shortfalls for transit corporations, the Board of Directors of the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) approved a plan to optimize its resources at its last meeting on July 2.
En savoir plusSPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR FÊTE NATIONALE DU QUÉBEC AND CANADA DAY
2020-06-18 00:00:00
Longueuil, June 16, 2020 - The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to remind users that special schedules for the Fête nationale du Québec and Canada Day will be in effect on Wednesday, June 24 and Wednesday, July 1. These modified schedules will apply to all RTL services.
En savoir plusMOBILITY CORRIDORS IN LONGUEUIL: CHANGES ON SOME LINES
2020-06-18 00:00:00
Longueuil, June 16, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users that the temporary presence of active mobility corridors on certain streets in Longueuil, starting this week and until early September 2020, will result in detours and in bus stops being moved on its regular and paratransit networks.
En savoir plusRETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONS: MEASURES FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICES
2020-06-17 00:00:00
Longueuil, June 4, 2020 – Following the gradual return to normal operations announced by the Québec government, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has adopted a series of measures in anticipation of welcoming back paratransit users who have not used the service since the start of the pandemic.
En savoir plusSERVICE CHANGES STARTING JUNE 22
2020-06-16 00:00:00
Longueuil, June 11, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users of changes to its service scheduled to take effect on June 22.
En savoir plusDÉPLACEMENT DU TERMINUS PANAMA
2020-06-10 00:00:00
Longueuil, June 3, 2020 – Due to the work required to complete the Réseau express métropolitain (REM), the Panama terminal will be temporarily relocated. The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) therefore wishes to inform users of the upcoming relocation of its bus platforms.
En savoir plusRTL TO BEGIN DISTRIBUTING FACE COVERINGS TO USERS
2020-05-22 00:00:00
Longueuil, May 22, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has announced that it will begin distributing face coverings to its users. This will be done in three phases and at different locations within the Agglomération in order to reach as many users as possible.
En savoir plusNATIONAL PATRIOTS’ DAY: RTL SCHEDULES
2020-05-13 00:00:00
Longueuil, May 12, 2020 – A special schedule will be in effect on Monday, May 18, National Patriots’ Day. The schedule changes will affect all Réseau de transport de Longueuil services.
Regular transit services will operate on the Saturday schedule. The schedules are available on our website.
COVID-19 - RTL ready to resume operations
2020-05-11 00:00:00
Longueuil, May 11, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is ready to welcome users back once the provincial government gives the green light for activities to resume.
En savoir plusCOVID-19 - 15 users on buses
2020-04-10 00:00:00
Longueuil, April 9, 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and in response to the government’s recommendations on physical distancing, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is implementing a new temporary measure to protect its users. Effective immediately, a maximum of 15 passengers will be allowed on buses.
En savoir plusRTL EASTER SCHEDULE
2020-04-09 00:00:00
Longueuil, April 9, 2019 - The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to remind users that a special Easter schedule will be in effect on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13. The modified schedule will apply to all RTL services.
En savoir plusCOVID-19 – Adjustments to the RTL’s reduced schedule
2020-04-01 00:00:00
Longueuil, April 1, 2020 – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) began operating on a reduced schedule on Monday, at the request of the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) and in agreement with the other transit corporations in the metropolitan area.
En savoir plusCOVID-19 - Message from the Chairman of the RTL Board of Directors
2020-03-30 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 30, 2020 – In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Réseau de transport de Longueuil has a message to share with users.
En savoir plusDETAILS ABOUT SERVICE REDUCTIONS STARTING MARCH 30, 2020
2020-03-29 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 28, 2020 — As recently announced, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) will reduce its bus and shared taxi service starting Monday, March 30, 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
En savoir plusRTL to reduce service starting March 30, 2020
2020-03-26 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 26, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users that it will be reducing its service due to the coronavirus pandemic and the closure of numerous facilities.
En savoir plusONE PERSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AT RTL
2020-03-25 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 25, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) was informed today by the Direction de la santé publique (DSP) de la Montérégie Centre that one person from the RTL has tested positive for COVID-19. This person works as a bus driver in downtown Vieux‑Longueuil. They last worked on March 15, after which they were placed in isolation by the RTL’s Bureau de santé.
En savoir plusCOVID-19: UPDATE ON MEASURES TAKEN IN RELATION TO RTL’S PARATRANSIT SERVICE
2020-03-16 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 15, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and orders from the Québec government, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to inform users about new measures implemented to prevent the spread of the virus.
En savoir plusCOVID-19: MEASURES TAKEN BY THE RÉSEAU DE TRANSPORT DE LONGUEUIL
2020-03-13 00:00:00
Longueuil, le 13 mars 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) wishes to point out the measures taken in relation to its buses and facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting today, the RTL has restructured its maintenance employees’ workloads to add more frequent cleanings of high-touch surfaces in its buses.
En savoir plusCOVID-19: FIRST CASE IN THE AGGLOMÉRATION DE LONGUEUIL
2020-03-10 00:00:00
Longueuil, March 10, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has learned from the Direction de la santé publique de la Montérégie that the first case of COVID-19 has been reported in the Agglomération de Longueuil.
En savoir plusFOUNDATIONAL SOUTH SHORE PUBLIC TRANSIT PROJECT: RTL WELCOMES VILLE DE LONGUEUIL’S VISION
2020-02-27 00:00:00
Longueuil, February 27, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) welcomes Ville de Longueuil’s vision for the development of a foundational public transit project on Montréal’s South Shore, presented by the Mayor of Longueuil on February 27 as part of the Grandes Rencontres de la Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de la Rive-Sud (CCIRS).
En savoir plusSKIBUS: TAKE ADVANTAGE FOR MARCH BREAK
2020-02-26 00:00:00
Longueuil, February 26, 2020 – This March break, SkiBus line 299 from the Longueuil terminal is an inexpensive way for you to partake in some skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and other winter activities in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. From March 2 to 8, the RTL encourages you to hop aboard the SkiBus, with daily service to Ski Saint-Bruno and Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno, starting at 9 a.m. from the Longueuil terminal.
En savoir plusRTL TO PUT 25 NEW HYBRID BUSES INTO SERVICE
2020-02-06 00:00:00
Longueuil, January 30, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is announcing that 25 new hybrid buses will be put into service in the coming months. With the addition of these vehicles and the arrival of the electric midibuses, the RTL continues to modernize its fleet.
En savoir plusDOWNTOWN TERMINAL NOW SERVED BY AN ACCESSIBLE LINE
2020-01-29 00:00:00
Longueuil, January 29, 2020 – The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) is proud to announce that another line has been made accessible to individuals with reduced mobility who require a wheelchair or a motorized mobility aid.
En savoir plusMAKE WAY FOR ELECTRIFICATION - JONATHAN TABARAH ANNOUNCES RTL’S PRIORITIES FOR 2020
2020-01-22 00:00:00
Longueuil, January 22, 2020 - On the heels of an excellent 2019, the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has several projects lined up for 2020. The Chairman of the RTL Board of Directors, Jonathan Tabarah, is starting off the decade highly optimistic about the major changes expected in the next few years, which will shape the future of mobility and public transit.
En savoir plusARRIVAL OF THE RTL’S FIRST ELECTRIC BUS
2020-01-10 00:00:00
Longueuil, January 10, 2020 - The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) has received the first small-sized electric bus in the history of the Société de transport de Longueuil. It will also be the first 100% electric midibus on the road in Québec.
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