In June, The Nouvelliste had had the difficulties of the company since a bankruptcy notice had been published. We mentioned debts totaling $ 691,490. Despite our many attempts, neither the owner nor the trustee had returned our calls.
This news occurs while public transport services are already weakened in the city of energy. The drivers of the Lys Fleur de Lily subcontractor of the Shawinigan Public Transport Régie (RTCS) sparked an unlimited general strike on June 19. The city has also launched an ultimatum to the carrier, as The Nouvelliste mentioned it on Saturday morning.
In addition to this strike which has impacts on the local economy and daily affairs, Bellemare Taxi is responsible for the suitable transport service. In mid-June, the company had done the headlines while an autistic person had been forgotten for four hours in a bus in the parking of the company.
Joined in the afternoon, the director general of Bellemare Taxi, Jocelyn Ouellet, confirmed that on June 11, a notice of intent was sent to the creditors “in order to leave this financial chasm there. Things later got won over and the company had difficulty getting your head out of the water. Last Thursday, the owner Eric Pearson made the decision to tirer la plug».
In a note circulating on social networks and which is dated July 12, we can read that “it is with a lot of emotions and regrets that we inform you of the closure of Bellemare Taxi’s activities from July 14, 2025”.
However, Mr. Ouellet, who says he has felt the concern of the population since this announcement, indicates that the management in place is working hard to find a solution in order to continue operations, without being able to give more details.
“Our commitment: find solutions for the future. Aware of the vital importance of this service for many people, we would like to assure you that we are actively working with our institutional and private partners in order to set up a lasting solution. Our objective is clear: to allow the revival of an adapted transport service and taxi in the modernized and better structured region which fully meets your needs and requirements of accessibility, punctuality and quality that you are entitled to expect, “we can read in the message published by the company.
Regarding Taxi La Tuque, which is also the property of Eric Pearson, Jocelyn Ouellet ensures that the services continue without any problems since these are two separate entities.
