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Driving
Getting a driver’s license
To register your vehicle, learn the road safety rules, schedule your driving test, or renew your license, the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is the organization to contact.
* Note for Canadian or foreign students or interns : certain restrictions apply. Also check with the SAAQ
Getting up to speed
Are you from another country or a different region/province? Do you feel the need to take a few refresher driving lessons, focused on specific challenges (e.g., winter driving) to improve your driving skills and reflexes at the wheel?
You can schedule an appointment with a driving school in the region.
Buying a vehicle
Have you never owned a vehicle and don’t know where to start? This article, aimed at newcomers, can still help anyone looking to buy a car (steps, choosing a car, etc.):
Taxibus
The taxibus is a shared transport service that allows you to book trips by taxi through more than 300 predefined pick-up and drop-off points. Taxibus serves the entire city of Alma, including the Saint-Cœur-de-Marie area.
To become a member or learn more about this service, visit the Taxibus page on the City website: you will find, among other things, the stop map and fare chart.
Other transport options
Carpooling
Several websites and Facebook pages facilitate carpooling, both as a passenger and a driver. An excellent way to get around cheaply or earn a few dollars while traveling!
Facebook Group Carpool Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean #1
Facebook Group Carpool Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Facebook Group Carpool Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Intercar
The intercity transport company Intercar offers bus trips between Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the Côte-Nord, and the Capitale-Nationale region. Stops in certain municipalities along the route are possible upon request.
Traveling by bike
Vélo-jeunesse (Tandem) is a company offering rental and resale of second-hand bicycles. They collect used bicycles, which are then disassembled or refurbished.