Brome-Yamaska interregional route pilot project to end on August 25, 2026
Granby, July 15, 2026 — The Regional County Municipalities (RCMs) of Brome-Missisquoi and La Haute-Yamaska announce that the Brome-Yamaska Interregional Bus Route pilot project will come to an end following its first year of operation. Following the decision by the RCM of La Haute-Yamaska not to extend its participation in the project, the last day of service will be August 25, 2026.
As the Brome-Yamaska Interregional Route was jointly developed and funded by the two RCMs, this decision brings the pilot project to a close.
Launched on August 25, 2025, the route connects the communities of Granby, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham and Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby. The pilot project was designed to test a new public transit connection between the two territories and to better understand the mobility needs of residents.
Data collected since the launch of the service has enabled elected officials from both RCMs to develop an initial understanding of ridership, travel patterns and user habits. At the end of this first year, elected officials from the RCM of La Haute-Yamaska decided not to extend their participation in the project, concluding that the observed ridership does not justify maintaining the service within their territory under the current circumstances.
“As part of our commitment to sustainable mobility, elected officials in La Haute-Yamaska want to develop public transit initiatives that are better aligned with the needs of our population. This pilot project has provided valuable insight into the actual mobility needs of our residents and will serve as an important learning experience for our next public transit initiative,” said René Beauregard, Warden of the RCM of La Haute-Yamaska.
For their part, elected officials from the RCM of Brome-Missisquoi supported extending the pilot project for one additional year in order to evaluate the route over a more representative period. An additional year of operation would have made it possible to monitor ridership trends, increase public awareness of the service and more accurately assess its long-term potential.
“The RCM of Brome-Missisquoi would have preferred to extend the pilot project for a second year in order to continue analyzing ridership and allow more time for the service to become established. We acknowledge our partner's decision and will ensure that users are supported through the end of the service. Developing mobility solutions that meet the realities of our territory remains a priority,” said Sylvie Beauregard, Warden of the RCM of Brome-Missisquoi.
Based on the data collected, elected officials from the RCM of Brome-Missisquoi are assessing the impacts of the route's discontinuation on users within their territory and are exploring various transportation solutions that could meet their needs. No decisions have been made at this time.
Users may continue to use the Brome-Yamaska Route according to the regular schedule until and including August 25, 2026. Information regarding the end of the service and other public transportation options available in both territories will be communicated over the coming weeks.
Both RCMs would like to thank everyone who used the service during its first year of operation and who, through their ridership and feedback, helped improve understanding of mobility needs between the two territories.
Information on public transit services
RCM of La Haute-Yamaska: https://haute-yamaska.ca/jhabite-ici/transport-collectif/
RCM of Brome-Missisquoi: https://www.mrcbm.qc.ca/transport/nos-services-de-transport
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Sources:
Gabrielle Lauzier-Hudon
Communications Coordinator
RCM of La Haute-Yamaska
glauzierhudon@haute-yamaska.ca
450-378-9760, ext. 2276
Isabelle Paquette
Communications Advisor
RCM of Brome-Missisquoi
ipaquette@mrcbm.qc.ca
450-266-4900, ext. 241