Vendôme project : The STM announces that work reaches an important milestone
Journalists are invited to attend the procedure.
Breaking news for the last 12 months
The STM continues its recruitment efforts this spring
The STM launches today a new phase of its recruitment campaign
Rethinking tomorrow: the STM unveils its 2018 Annual Report
Titled Repenser demain : le mot d’ordre de 2018, the STM Annual Report provides a complete profile of the year 2018.
RÉNO-SYSTÈMES, RÉNO-INFRASTRUCTURES AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS: $1.633 BILLION INVESTED IN THE MÉTRO NETWORK
At its meeting on April 3, the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) approved major investments of $1.633 billion for its métro network. Budgets are allocated as follows: $805.5 million to replace métro stationary equipment as part of phase 5 of the Réno-Systèmes program, $504.0 million for the refurbishment of métro infrastructures as part of phase 3 of the Réno-Infrastructures program and $323.3 million for the addition of elevators in 12 stations for phase 2 of the métro Accessibility program. These investments will take place from 2020 to 2025.
STM speeds up steps to change its inspectors’ status
The Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) adopted a resolution this evening whereby the Chief Executive Officer will speed up the necessary steps to obtain the designation of special constable for STM inspectors.
STM launches a public artwork competition for Place-des-Arts métro station
The competition is part of this station expansion project for the installation of elevators.
Three quarters of buses inspected are compliant and will be back on the road tomorrow morning
A certain number of buses, delivered between 2016 and 2019, were found non-compliant last week and will remain immobilized for a few days for temporary repairs, which began this morning.
Indicators and open data: the STM continues its move toward open data
The STM follows up on its approach toward open data and announces that it intends to publish three times a year a a review of its 2025 strategic organizational plan.
Enhanced métro service as of March 25
Starting March 25, the Green and Orange will have departures every five minutes max during off-peak periods during the day and until late in the evening.
Budget fédéral 2019 : la STM confiante pour le financement du prolongement de la ligne bleue (French only)
La STM accueille favorablement l'annonce du budget fédéral 2019.
The STM launches its “prehistorics” campaign: certain primitive behaviour no longer belongs in the métro and bus
The STM launches today a new humoristic campaign aiming to prevent clients from adopting "prehistoric" behaviours on the bus and métro.
Côte-Vertu Garage Project: Côte-Vertu station will be closed over two weekends, possibly three
As part of the Côte-Vertu garage construction project, Côte-Vertu station, on the Orange line, will be closed on March 30 and 31 as well as April 13 and 14 for the installation of electrical cabling on the tail tracks. It may be closed for a third weekend on April 6 and 7, depending on the progress of the work.
Universal accessibility work to start at Place-des-Arts station
As of March 11, the Bleury North entrance building of Place-des-Arts station will be temporarily closed due to the start of work on a real estate project by a private developer. The STM will take advantage of the closure to make the station universally accessible by adding three elevators. The station’s other accesses will remain open.
Agreement between the STM and its maintenance union
A late-night agreement was reached, concluding negotiations on the renewal of the collective agreement, between the STM and the maintenance union.
Pie-IX BRT : Project Construction phase begins March 18
Having begun preparatory electrical and telecommunication infrastructure work last November, the Pie-IX BRT project will continue with the start of construction and development work on the boulevard’s west side, between D’Amos Street and Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue.
Generous active and retired employees: the STM hands over almost $700,000 to partner organizations
The STM is recognized for its citizen engagement, it is mainly thanks to its active and retired employees.
The STM supports Ville de Montréal’s policy on children by offering transit fares
The STM is proud to support Ville de Montréal’s Policy on children, by offering transit fares.
TAT declares pressure tactics illegal - Maintenance employees union does not respond to global offer and STM files application for arbitration
The STM welcomes the decision of the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT), following its application filed on February 13, 2019, which declared illegal the pressure tactics used by the maintenance employees union and its members and ordered that they cease immediately.
Negociations with maintenance union: STM makes a final, global offer
The STM made a final, global offer to the maintenance employees union.
Update on STM hybrid buses: efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly vehicles
Following the publication of some articles with erroneous claims about the reliability and energy performance of hybrid buses, the STM wishes to rectify certain statements.
La STM toujours à la table des négociations avec le Syndicat de l’entretien (French only)
La STM tient à réaffirmer son intention de maintenir sa présence à la table de négociation aussi longtemps qu’elle jugera qu’une solution négociée est possible.
The STM files an application to put an end to maintenance union pressure tactics
The STM filed this morning an application with the Tribunal administratif du travail for an order to stop the maintenance employees union’s pressure tactics.
The STM renames one of its committees in honour of architect Jean Dumontier
The STM Board of Directors has formally changed the name of the Montréal Métro Architecture Committee to the Jean Dumontier Committee.
The STM will add service to two bus lines as of June 17, 2019
Service enhancement on to two bus lines as of June 17, 2019
300 bus supplémentaires : une première étape franchie (French only)
Dans le cadre de sa stratégie d’accueil et d’entretien des 300 bus, la STM a inauguré ses nouveaux locaux, Stinson 2, qui peuvent accueillir une cinquantaine de bus.
STM begins major work at Viau station, which will become universally accessible
On February 4, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will begin a $60-million project at Viau métro station on the Green line. The work will include the expansion of the attachment centre and the addition of two elevators.
The STM announces improved service in Côte Vertu Ouest sector
Enhancement in the Côte-Vertu sector during morning and afternoon peak periods on weekdays, beginning January 7, 2019
The STM to hand out cell phone loops in the métro
The STM will be handing out mobile device straps in eight busy métro stations on December 18 and 19.
ELEVATORS OPERATIONAL AT HONORÉ-BEAUGRAND STATION: THE GREEN LINE NOW ACCESSIBLE
As of December 14, Honoré-Beaugrand station will become the 14th universally accessible métro station in the network thanks to the installation of three elevators.
STM and taxi industry renew their agreement for paratransit services
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to have renewed its agreement with 9 Montréal taxi providers to ensure delivery of its paratransit services.
Sauvé/Côte-Vertu BRT : Work to begin in spring 2019
Sauvé/Côte-Vertu BRT soon in construction mode
Lauréate de deux prix elixir de PMI-Montréal – LA STM RECONNUE POUR L’EXCELLENCE DE SA GESTION DE PROJETS (French only)
La STM s’est démarquée lundi soir en remportant deux prix pour la qualité de la gestion de projets au concours elixir de PMI-Montréal.
All-night métro service and other special STM Holiday Season offers
The STM will again run the métro all night on December 31, at current fares.
The STM annouces the implementation of bus, taxi and bike priority measures on Thimens Boulevard
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses, taxis and bikes on Thimens Boulevard, as of December 17.
New innovative design for STM’s Bellechasse bus garage: the first underground bus garage in North America
Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, Philippe Schnobb, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the STM, and François William Croteau, Mayor of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough, have unveiled the brand-new innovative design of the future Bellechasse bus garage, which will include a large public space. The $254 million project also involves a citizen participatory process beginning in early 2019.
La STM rafle plusieurs honneurs au congrès de l’ACTU (French only)
Deux projets de la STM et le travail exceptionnel d’un de ses gestionnaires ont été récompensés par l’Association canadienne du transport urbain (ACTU).
Le Tribunal administratif du travail déclare illégale la grève menée jeudi par le syndicat d'entretien (English coming soon)
Le Tribunal administratif du travail a déclaré la grève du 15 novembre 2018 par le Syndicat d’entretien illégale.
Alleged bus network problems – The STM responds
Following the publication of an article after an access to information request, the STM’s maintenance employee union issued several press releases and made a number of allegations related to bus maintenance. The STM wishes to reply to these statements, which do not accurately reflect the situation.
STM launches two public artwork competitions in the métro
New artworks will be installed in the Angrignon and Jolicoeur stations on the Green line.
17 additional AZUR trains: good news for STM customers
The STM welcomes the acquisition of 17 additional AZUR trains that will be used on the métro green line.
2019 Budget and 2019-2028 Capital Expenditures Program: the STM in action mode
The Société de transport de Montréal has released its 2019 Budget and its 2019-2028 Capital Expenditures Program.
Les membres du Syndicat des professionnels et professionnelles de la Société de transport de Montréal entérinent leur convention collective (French only)
Les membres du Syndicat des professionnels et professionnelles de la STM ont accepté hier soir l'entente de principe sur le renouvellement de leur convention collective.
Invitation - Mobility’s changing face opens doors to innovative technologies
The STM invites IT specialists to meet experts who will try to shed light on one of the hot topics in the world of transportation and technological innovation.
The STM opens its real-time data to developers
All real-time bus schedule and location data are now available to the whole developer community.
The STM invites Montrealers to participate in a public consultation on the bus system redesign
Public consultation process to guide the future bus system redesign
The STM takes major steps to fill several hundred positions by 2020
The Société de transport de Montréal is undertaking its biggest ever recruitment campaign to hire several hundred employees by 2020.
The Société de transport de Montréal launches a campaign to improve the public transit experience
The STM, has unveiled a major communications campaign, Arrêt de service (Service Shutdown), designed to further improve customer experience for public transit users in Montréal. The campaign, which marks the beginning of the STM's collaboration with the agency, Publicis Montréal, aims to raise awareness of the fact that frequent service shutdowns can be attributable not only to the STM, but also to its customers.
The STM announces the implementation of bus, taxi and carpool priority measures on Sherbrooke Street East
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses, taxis and carpools on Sherbrooke Street East, between Haig and Parthenais, starting October 29 2018
Mobile network in the métro: Orange line now fully connected!
With Montmorency station now connected to the mobile network, the orange line is now fully covered. The blue line should also be completed by the end of this year.
STM garage sale: a total success! - Thank you, Montréal!
The STM will contribute $81,496 to the four charities that it is sponsoring as part of its generosity campaign.
10 years of OPUS: Solid performance and a promising future
The STM, as the delegated OPUS system manager for the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), joins with all of the other public transit partners (exo, MRCJT, RTC, RTL, STL and STLévis) to celebrate the first 10 years of successful use of the OPUS card and announce the future orientations for the ticketing system, for transit fare sales and collection.
New collective agreement between the STM and the bus drivers, métro operators and support service employees union
The Société de transport de Montréal is very pleased with the conclusion of a new seven-year collective agreement by members of the bus drivers, métro operators and support service employees union at the general meeting last night. Eighty-two per cent of members approved the agreement, and it was ratified by the STM Board of Directors this morning.
The Montréal métro’s inaugural car arrives at the museum
Métro car 81-502 in Exporail’s impressive collection.
STM garage sale : a vintage treasure hunt!
A vintage garage sale of STM items that were actually used by the public transit system in past decades will take place at the Bellechasse garage, on October 14.
Entente de principe conclue entre la STM et le Syndicat des employés professionnels et de bureau (French only)
La STM et le Syndicat des employés professionnels et de bureau ont conclu une entente de principe.
STM announces new bus priority measures on Maurice-Duplessis boulevard
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses, taxis and bikes on Maurice-Duplessis Boulevard
Journées de la culture: new podcasts about the Montréal métro
For Journées de la culture, the STM launches a series of podcasts on the Montréal métro's history and architecture
Journées de la culture: tour the 1978 extension stations
During Journées de la culture, the STM is giving guided tours of eight stations of the green line with historian Benoît Clairoux, Didier Gillon, architect of the LaSalle station, and Jacques Bourassa, a métro builder who worked on the 1978 extension.
Agreement in principle reached by the STM and the bus drivers, métro operators and support service employees union
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased to announce that after an eight-month period of constructive negotiations with the bus drivers, métro operators and support service employees union, both parties have reached an agreement in principle on the renewal of the collective agreement.
Original MR-63 car headed to the Canadian Railway Museum in Saint-Constant
The inaugural MR-63 car will go to the Canadian Railway Museum next month.
STM orders four new fast-charging electric buses
The STM orders four new fast-charging electric buses from Nova bus to offer fully electrified service on the 36 - Monk bus line.
The STM provides an update on the impact of the maintenance union’s pressure tactics and the negotiations
Beginning of mediation - The STM is fully committed to cooperate regarding the renewal of the collective agreement with the maintenance employees union representatives. The STM wants to reach an agreement as soon as possible, first and foremost for the benefit of transit users.
Signing up with OPUS à l’année really pays off!
With OPUS à l’année, you no longer need to wait in line or have to renew your transit fares at the start of each month and you can also save money!
Appointment of a mediator for negotiations between the STM and its maintenance employees union
Further to a request it submitted on September 4 to the Minister responsible for Labour, Dominique Vien, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased that a mediator has been appointed for the negotiations regarding the renewal of the collective agreement with its maintenance employees union. Minister Vien has appointed Mathieu Lebrun to accompany the parties during this new phase of the negotiations.
Mont-Royal station: Major universal accessibility work begins
By the end of September, Mont-Royal station’s entrance building will begin its major transformation with an expansion to enable the installation of two elevators.
STM: bus users are asked to be prepared for the peak season
During this high-traffic fall period, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is asking customers to be prepared and allow more time for their trips on the bus system.
STM begins paratransit real-time operations with new control room
Implementation of Extra Connecte, marking the beginning of the gradual delivery of paratransit’s real-time service via the new control room
Students: Time for you to get your student OPUS card and save 40% each month
The STM wants to remind full-time students that it is time for them to apply for their student OPUS card, as it allows them to save 40% on the monthly adult fare.
The STM announces improved bus service for Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough
Improved bus service in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles sector as of August 27, 2018
The STM announces improved bus service in the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough
Improvements to the bus system in the Chabanel sector of the Ahuntsic–Cartierville borough as of August 27, 2018
Annonce conjointe de la STL et de la STM : Plus importante acquisition de bus 100 % électriques au Canada (French only)
La STL et la STM annoncent l'acquisition de 40 bus électriques à recharge lente, une commande historique.
Beaudry métro station closed for refurbishment October 1, 2018, to June 2, 2019 - Shuttle service will offset impact of closure
As part of its asset maintenance, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will undertake a major refurbishment of Beaudry métro station, requiring its closure from October 1, 2018, to June 2, 2019.
The STM announces opening of new 35 Griffintown line
Opening of the new 35 - Griffintown line as of August 27, 2018
La grève des heures supplémentaires des employés d’entretien de la STM est suspendue (French only)
Le Tribunal suspend la grève des heures supplémentaires des employés d’entretien
Information for STM transit users on the eve of a new overtime strike by maintenance employees
With a new overtime strike by maintenance employees starting on August 18, the STM desires to inform its clients of the potential impacts of this union action and provide advices to help them get aroung during that period.
The STM is proud of its diversity
Reflecting the diversity of its users is important to the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). It is recognized as an inclusive company that builds on its employees’ talents and commits to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its activities.
New phase of work at Berri-UQAM station: two new elevators connecting to the Green line
Today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) begins a new phase of work at Berri-UQAM station. The work will include the installation of two new elevators providing access to the Green line and partial refurbishment of the mezzanine.
STM to submit official request for government mediator to break deadlock in negociations with maintenance union
Following months of efforts in good faith to reach an agreement with its maintenance employees union, the STM has decided to submit an official request for a mediator
Student OPUS photo cards can now be renewed online at several educational institutions
As of today, students from Concordia University, McGill University, Université de Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), UQAM and Louis-Riel high school can get their OPUS photo card directly via their educational institution’s website.
STM announces new bus priority measures on Notre-Dame Est corridor
The Notre-Dame Est corridor, which includes a section of René-Lévesque Boulevard, will open as of Monday, July 9, 2018.
SMOG campaign: the STM encourages motorists to try out public transit
Just as temperatures forecasted for the next few days are expected to increase smog levels, the STM will launch its SMOG campaign,
The STM pays a special tribute to the last MR-63 train on its last day of passenger serviceernière journée en service clientèle
A special tribute to the last MR-63 train on its last day of customer service with métro’s builders of the time.
STM bus schedules – Travel time optimization is well under way, but there is no single solution
Aware of the complex situations experienced by its field personnel, the STM is already taking action in a variety of ways and works with its drivers to fine-tune bus route planning on an ongoing basis.
A well-earned retirement!
Montrealers are invited to board the last original train as it makes its final runs next week on the four métro line.
Beaugrand garage: a workshop for minor maintenance on métro cars
The MR-63 métro cars — rolling stock designed in 1963 for the opening of the initial métro system in 1966 — will soon be a thing of the past.
As of June 18, 2018, the STM will add service to three bus lines
The STM is announcing a service enhancement to three bus lines as of June 18.
STM negotiations – Agreement between the STM and the maintenance employees union
The STM is pleased to announce that last-minute talks with the maintenance employees union proved fruitful, benefiting first and foremost the customers and the current negotiation process.
STM has successful first year with City Mobility
A three-year project, City Mobility has delivered conclusive results since the start of testing.
Overtime strike: STM and maintenance union agree on essential services to be maintained
As a new overtime strike will begin on June 9, the STM and its maintenance union agreed on particular terms aimed at ensuring the safety of STM users and facilities and at promoting fluid movement of passengers, particularly in the context of higher ridership this weekend.
STM among top 10 of Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
The STM is part of a select group of Canadian enterprises that stand out thanks to their exemplary responsible practices
MURAL Festival: STM buses transformed into urban artwork
Three STM buses will serve as canvases for graffiti artists during Mural festival.
The MR-63 album
The last MR-63 train will soon make its last trip in the métro. To highlight this event, here is a photo album of this rolling stock that has marked not only the history of the Montreal métro, but also that of the province of Quebec.
300 additional buses for the STM - NOVA BUS wins the contract
Following a call for tenders launched last January, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has awarded a $941 million contract to NOVA BUS for the acquisition of a maximum of 830 hybrid buses, which are scheduled for delivery between 2020 and 2024.
Philippe Schnobb présente sa vision pour l’avenir de la mobilité montréalaise (French only)
Philippe Schnobb, président du conseil d’administration de la STM, a présenté ce midi à la Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain sa vision d’avenir de la STM.
Notice for the users of the Deux-Montagnes train line operated by exo
As of June 18, 2018, the STM will adjust the bus service serving the sectors affected by changes to the Deux-Montagnes train service caused by work on the REM. This is to accommodate customers wishing to use an alternative mode of public transit.
STM disappointed to see its clients needlessly used as pawns in negotiations with maintenance employees
The STM has taken note of an overtime strike notice covering the period from June 9 to 22
Farewell tour for the MR-63 métro cars
The MR-63 métro cars will undergo a farewell tour on the four lines of the Montréal métro in a few weeks.
Movin’On: World Summit on Sustainable Mobility – Participants get to experience Montréal’s multimodal mobility options
BIXI, Communauto and the STM are giving Movin'On summit participants the opportunity to fully experience Montréal’s multimodal mobility options.
New strike mandate voted by maintenance employees’ union: STM invites union to focus its efforts on negotiations
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has taken note of the decision of its maintenance employees to authorize their union to call an unlimited general strike but is surprised that the union has opted for new pressure tactics, seeing that the only place the issues can be settled is around the bargaining table.
Montreal and Brussels inaugurate a symbolic work of art in the heart of the European capital
Inauguration of the artwork SOL/GROND by Quebec artist Patrick Bernatchez at the Trône métro station.
Impasse dans les négociations avec le syndicat du personnel d’entretien – La STM entend demander officiellement l’intervention d’un médiateur gouvernemental (English coming soon)
The STM has decided to submit an official request for a mediator, in order to break the current deadlock in negotiations with the maintenance employees’ union.
Elevators in operation at du Collège station
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will put two elevators into service at du Collège station tomorrow.
300 additional buses for the STM: five solutions for housing them
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is unveiling its strategy for housing and maintaining these additional buses. This strategy is based on five solutions.
Special legislation to acquire new AZUR trains : STM welcomes decision for better mobility in Montréal
The STM welcomes the Québec government’s decision to adopt special legislation that will pave the way to the acquisition of new AZUR trains.
STM negotiations: Update on negotiations
The STM wishes to provide an update on the negotiations currently under way with four of the six unions representing different groups of its employees.
UN MÉTROARTS À LA STATION BERRI-UQAM – Venez vivre une expérience de réalité virtuelle (French only)
Présentée par le Centre Phi, l'oeuvre utilisant la réalité virtuelle In the eyes of the animal, du studio Marshmallow Laser Feast, pourra être expérimentée demain de 16 h à 19 h à la station Berri-UQAM.
Appel d’offres pour bus hybrides : la STM rectifie les faits (French only)
La STM tient à rectifier les faits concernant l’appel d’offres destiné à l’achat de bus hybrides, pour lequel elle est mandataire pour l’ensemble des sociétés de transport du Québec.
Strike mandate voted by bus drivers, métro operators and support service employees union – STM acknowledges its unionized employees’ decision
La STM a pris acte de la décision de ses chauffeurs, opérateurs de métro et employés des services connexes d’autoriser leur syndicat à déclencher une grève.
STM announces improved bus service for next fall in several sectors of Montréal
The STM has announced that it plans to improve bus service in certain sectors of Montréal starting August 27.
Les partenaires de la mobilité - Le travail de concertation se poursuit entre l’ensemble des organisations de transport montréalaises (French only)
Depuis sa création en septembre 2017, la Table des partenaires, réunissant plusieurs organisations de transport à Montréal, a poursuivi l’avancement de ses travaux afin à développer un réel programme de mobilité intégrée au bénéfice des citoyens.
PUBLIC TRANSIT: FARE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018
The ARTM published its new fare schedule for public transit services in the metropolitan area, which will take effect on July 1, 2018.
Delivering service and accelerating projects in a transformed environment
The STM released today its 2017 Annual report, a year marked, among other tings, by a revision of its Strategic plan, the acceleration of important projects and an increase in ridership.
Notice for users of the Deux-Montagnes train line operated by the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM)
Beginning on the evening of Friday, April 27, the STM wishes to inform its clientele about the options available to them on the Island of Montréal on weekends, namely regarding Roxboro-Pierrefonds and Sunnybrooke stations.
Major milestone for Montréal métro: 10 billion boardings since system opened (French only)
Opened in 1966, the Montréal métro system has chalked up 10 billion boardings. That’s more than the world population!
Prolongement de la ligne bleue - Portée, planification et retour sur les coûts du projet (French only)
Une séance technique a permis aux membres des médias d'obtenir des explications sur la portée de la phase actuelle du projet de prolongement de la ligne bleue et sur sa planification.
Renée Amilcar, directrice exécutive Bus à la STM, récompensée au Gala des Mercuriades (French only)
La Fédération des Chambres de commerce du Québec a décerné le prix Leadership, Femme d’exception dans une grande entreprise à Renée Amilcar, directrice exécutive Bus à la STM, dans le cadre de son concours Les Mercuriades.