Association des propriétaires d'autobus du Québec (APAQ) and its members, in collaboration with the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ) and the ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), offers the Québec Intercity Motorcoach Helper Card. This card is the only one recognized by Québec's intercity motorcoach carriers.
The pass gives free passage to anyone accompanying a person with disabilities anywhere in the Québec intercity bus network, without extra fees or complicated procedures.
The passes are available to anyone aged 8 and over who has a physical or cognitive disability and needs assistance for intercity travel.
Intercity bus transit is accessible for persons with physical or cognitive disabilities, but with certain limitations, in particular some personal, intimate needs that the transporters cannot meet. In such cases you need a companion to assist you. Personal aides must be 14 or older and able to meet your needs without the help of carriers, terminal staff or service centre staff, and without doing the work such staff usually does.
As a person with disabilities holding a Québec Intercity Motorcoach Helper Card, you agree to use it honestly and only for your real needs. No one else may use your pass.
Fill in the form provided (PDF, 91 KB) and, if necessary, confirm the disability and the ongoing need for a Helper Card when you take intercity transportation. Send the completed form with your photograph to Association des propriétaires d'autobus du Québec (APAQ), where your eligibility will be assessed and a pass issued within 4 weeks. If you are turned down you will be informed of the decision and will have 30 days to request a revision by APAQ.
Yes, there is no charge for the Québec Helper Card. The Association des propriétaires d'autobus du Québec, the Office des personnes handicapées du Québec, the ministère des Transports du Québec and intercity carrier members fund the program. It is a product they offer to make your intercity bus travel easier.
Each pass is valid for 5 years. The expiry date is printed on it. Before it expires a renewal request will be sent to the address we have for you on file. As soon as you reply the pass will be automatically renewed. If you do not reply you will have to make a new application.
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