Communauto’s FLEX Car-Sharing Service Arrives in Laval

Updated on 23 October 2026 at 15h23

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI

On Thursday, October 22, the City of Laval and Communauto announced the launch of the FLEX one-way car-sharing service in Pont-Viau, near Cartier metro station.

Developed through close collaboration, this new expansion reflects a shared commitment to diversifying transportation options across the city by offering a practical alternative to private car ownership.

A New Way to Get Around

Available immediately, the FLEX car-sharing service allows users to access a vehicle spontaneously, without making a reservation in advance or returning it to its original location.

Using the Communauto app, users can locate an available FLEX vehicle nearby, access it and travel to their destination.

At the end of their trip, the vehicle can be parked in an authorized parking space within the FLEX service area, which includes Montreal and Longueuil.

Communauto’s station-based car-sharing service has been available in Laval since 2010. Today, it operates 37 stations and 58 vehicles in the city.

A Strategic Choice

The choice of Pont-Viau, near Cartier station, is intended to integrate car-sharing into an area where several transportation options are already available.

Metro, bus, walking, cycling, station-based car-sharing and now one-way car-sharing can complement one another, providing residents with more options for getting around, according to the City of Laval and Communauto.

“More than 2,500 Laval residents have already chosen to reduce their dependence on private cars and adopt more sustainable transportation habits through Communauto,” said Christine Poirier, city councillor for Pont-Viau, in a press release.

In announcing the launch, the member of Laval’s executive committee added that the new service offers a flexible, accessible car-sharing solution tailored to the daily needs of residents in Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau. (B.L.)