COVID-19: new measures in place in métro stations
The STM announces the suspension of non-essential activities in métro stations
STM to issue weekly updates on employees who have contracted COVID-19
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) wishes to inform the media that from now on it will provide updates on the condition of employees who have received a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. It will do so in two ways, depending on the level of risk assessed by the Direction de la santé publique (DSP
An update on the impacts of adjustments to the STM’s service
The STM provides an update on service adjustments to the bus, métro and paratransit networks
STM: A steadfast partner for the public health authorities
La STM réitère qu’elle se fait un devoir depuis le début de la crise du COVID19 de consulter et de suivre les consignes dictées par la Direction nationale de la santé publique.
STM driver tests positive for COVID-19
A driver based at the Lasalle bus garage has tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 – Adjustments to the STM’s bus, métro and paratransit service
Given the current context surrounding COVID-19, the STM will be decreasing its bus and métro service as of March 30, 2020.
The next public meeting of the Board of Directors on April 1 awill be webcasted only
The next public meeting of the STM’s Board of Directors, taking place on April 1, will only be accessible via webcast.
COVID-19 – The STM remains vigilant
The STM wants to remind everyone that the métro and bus networks remain open and are operating normally. The risk of transmission on public transit remains low.
Monday, March 2 : Skip the lines and buy your pass today!
Over the next three days, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will run a campaign encouraging customers to purchase their monthly passes in advance and avoid having to wait in the particularly long lines expected on Monday, March 2.
Available buses: the STM’s plan is working and efforts are continuing
The exceptional measures implemented by the STM over the past few months to ensure that an optimal number of buses are on the road every morning have significantly improved the situation.
STM: Drivers wanted
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is launching a recruitment campaign aimed at hiring approximately 500 drivers and to replenish its bank of candidates.
The STM invites community members to participate in the public consultation on the extension of the Blue line
The STM invites the community to participate in a public consultation on the extension of the blue line.
Long-range electric bus passes winter conditions test!
The STM's new long-range electric bus successfully underwent testing in winter conditions.
Update on the suspension of the STM’s maintenance union president
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has a zero tolerance policy regarding intimidation and verbal abuse of its employees. The Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety also requires that the STM take all the necessary measures to safeguard the health and ensure the safety and integrity of all workers.
Un message de la STM à l’intention de ses clients et employés (French only)
Alors que la STM poursuit son plan pour recevoir les 300 bus hybrides promis par la mairesse pour 2020, ce qui constitue un défi de taille pour notre entreprise, l'entreprise désire s'adresser directement à ses clients et employés.
The STM awards a contract for the architectural design of two new Blue line stations
The STM awards the contract for the architectural design of the two remaining stations on the blue line extension: "Les Architectes FABG" are mandated to design Viau station while "STGM + Daoust Lestage Architectes en consortium" will be responsible for Lacordaire station.
Major work starts at McGill station to make it universally accessible
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will carry out major work at McGill station from mid-February 2020 to spring 2022.
New hybrid buses now on the STM network
Here’s some good news for STM customers to start the year: We have already received 32 of the 300 hybrid buses expected to arrive in 2020 and an average of 30 vehicles will continue to be delivered per month.
“Prehistorics” campaign back this winter
The "Prehistorics" campaign is back this winter.
Changements à la structure organisationnelle de la STM (French only)
En vue de consolider le changement de culture organisationnelle amorcé dans le cadre du PSO 2025 et dans la foulée des enjeux de la livraison du service bus, les changements suivants sont apportés à la structure organisationnelle de la STM.
La STM salue le lancement de l’Agenda Montréalais 2030 (French only)
La STM soutient l’Agenda Montréalais 2030 pour la qualité et l’exemplarité en design et en architecture et salue la vision, la démarche et les objectifs qui y sont présentés.
Travel hassle-free with the STM during the Holidays
During the Holiday season, the STM offers options to make its client’s life easier, with the Family outings program and the métro open all-night long on December 31.
REM MITIGATION MEASURES: STM AND ITS EMPLOYEES READY FOR JANUARY 2020
The STM reiterates its commitment to deploy 50 buses to support the REM mitigation measures, as of January 6, 2020.
Follow bus service updates every day
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is adding a new page to its website featuring daily bus service updates.
STM launches two public artwork competitions in the métro
Today, the STM is launching two competitions for the creation of artworks that will be installed in the Montréal métro’s Préfontaine and Villa-Maria stations.
First accessible station on the Yellow line
Jean-Drapeau station is now equipped with elevators, making it the first station on the Yellow line, and the 16th in the métro network, to be universally accessible.
STM 2020 Budget and 2020-2029 Capital Expenditure Program : Growth and enhanced customer experience
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM), in the presence of Montréal Mayor Valérie Plante, has released its 2020 Budget, valued at almost $1.6 billion, and its 2020-2029 Capital Expenditure Program, featuring investments of $17.8 billion. Both the Budget and Capital Expenditure Program are indicative of the STM’s context of growth and focus on improving customer experience.
The STM offers a new shared taxibus service in Rivière-des-Prairies
New reservation-only shared taxibus service in the Highway 40 area of Rivière-des-Prairies
The STM offers a new shared taxibus service at the parc Jean-Drapeau
New shared taxibus service at the parc Jean-Drapeau during winter time starting November 25, 2019
Toward a more efficient organization
Over the past few months, the STM has implemented a series of concrete actions to support an organizational transformation that will eventually allow it to increase its maintenance capacity and deliver the bus service promised to its customers.
STM annouces the deployment of imminent arrival messages for paratransit customers
STM's paratransit customers can now receive an imminent arrival message of their vehicle thanks to EXTRA Connecte.
Long-range electric bus arrives in Montréal
The STM received at the Stinson bus garage the first of its 30 new long-range electric buses, manufactured by New Flyer. Another step towards the electrification of the surface network!
100 ans de bus à Montréal : Un livre, un balado, une boutique et des portes ouvertes! (French only)
Pour célébrer les 100 ans de bus à Montréal, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) dévoile une programmation originale qui culminera en une journée portes ouvertes dans un centre de transport pour bus.
Métro’s Blue line now accessible
The elevator from the Blue line to Jean-Talon station is now in operation.
The STM awards a first contract for the architectural design of three new Blue line stations
A first contract for the design of three stations of the Blue line extension has been awarded by the STM to architectural firms « Lemay Bisson Fortin Architectes en consortium » and « ACDF Architecture ».
The STM launches the “Setting big ideas in motion” campaign
The STM is embarking on its largest development phase since the métro construction of the 1960s. With this background, that is the background for the STM to launch a major image campaign, as of today, under the theme “Setting big ideas in motion.”
The STM announces the implementation of bus and taxi priority measures on Gouin Boulevard
Implementation of a reserved lane for buses and taxis on Gouin Boulevard as of October 21, 2019
STM pursues its commitment to sustainable development by encouraging montrealers to use public transit during the march on september 27
The STM encourages the population to be kind to the environment by using public transit during the climate march this coming September 27.
Les « 100 ans de bus à Montréal » aux Journées de la culture (French only)
Dans le cadre des Journées de la culture, la STM invite les férus d'histoire à monter à bord pour une activité spéciale!
As of October, a new way to ask members of the STM Board of Directors questions
In an effort to facilitate public access to the STM board, the STM announces that it will now be possible to ask members of the STM Board of Directors questions electronically.
The STM and its users are on the right track when it comes to reducing métro service disruptions!
Following recent service disruption awareness campaigns, métro riders' efforts, combined with those of the STM, have contributed to a 17 % decrease in métro stoppages related to customers.
Accessibility continues on the métro’s Green line
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is making two more stations on the Green line universally accessible. Work to add elevators will begin in October at Angrignon and Jolicoeur stations.
Acquisition of AZUR metro cars : STM finalist for a prestigious international project management award
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is very proud to be one of the three finalists for the PMI-International Project of the Year Award for its project to acquire the AZUR metro cars. The purpose of this award is to give international recognition for excellence in project management.
STM announces the launch of Mouvement orange as of August 26
Upcoming opening of a reserved lane for buses and taxis on Papineau Avenue
Jalon Mobility Awards : The STM launches the Coup de pouce award
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is partnering with the first Jalon Mobility Awards, which aim to reward creativity and innovation in mobility, by creating the Coup de pouce STM award.
The STM to add bus service to the 25 Angus as of August 26
New enhanced bus service on line 25 Angus
Temporary reserved lane on Bourbonnière Avenue and changes to bus service in the area
As a mitigation measure for the Pie-IX BRT project, we will implement a temporary reserved lane for buses and taxis on Bourbonnière between Sherbrooke Street and Rosemont Boulevard in the borough of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie as of August 14.
Accessibility of the métro network: two new work sites at Préfontaine and Villa-Maria stations
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is making two more stations universally accessible. Work to add elevators will begin in September at Préfontaine station on the Green line and Villa-Maria station on the Orange line.
Blue Line Extension: The STM Welcomes Government Commitment and Continues Work
The STM welcomes today’s renewed support from the federal and provincial governments for the extension of the Blue line. The STM, with its project office, has already been working for months to complete the preliminary steps.
The STM Board of Directors Extends Chief Executive Officer Luc Tremblay’s Contrac
This evening, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) Board of Directors extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Luc Tremblay, CPA, CA, to December 31, 2022.
New card readers make their appearance on STM buses
The STM has begun gradually installing new validation equipment on its buses to improve boarding.
The STM welcomes the agreement in principle between the Quebec government and the City of Montréal
The STM is pleased with the agreement in principle between the Quebec government and the City of Montréal.
The STM announces the full reception of the AZUR trains set out in the 2010 contract
Reception and acceptation of the 54th AZUR train
Le métro de Montréal devient un site historique national de génie civil (French only)
Le métro de Montréal a été reconnu aujourd'hui à titre de site historique national de génie civil par la Société canadienne de génie civil (SCGC).
Folk Fest sur le Canal : la STM et ses partenaires invitent les festivaliers à opter pour la mobilité intégrée! (French only)
La STM est heureuse d'être associée au Folk Fest sur le canal, qui débute aujourd'hui, et facilite les déplacements des festivaliers avec l'appui de nos partenaires en mobilité intégrée, BIXI, Communauto, Netlift et le Bureau du taxi.
The STM to add bus service to the 25 Angus as of June 17
Service enhancement to the 25 Angus line as of June 17, 2019
The STM to add bus service to the 496 Express Victoria as of June 17
Service enhancement to the 496 Express Victoria line as of June 17, 2019
STM among best corporate citizens in Canada
The STM once again is included in a select group of Canadian enterprises that stand out thanks to their exemplary responsible practices
Beaudry métro station to reopen June 3
After being closed for eight months for major renovations, Beaudry station will reopen as planned on June 3. The work should be completed by March 2020, according to the original schedule.
Straps in AZUR trains: STM users consulted
As the STM is considering installing straps on the grab rails in AZUR métro cars, selected customers panel will be able to test it.
#Namastm: A new campaign to improve your métro experience
The STM, Publicis and Michèle Deslauriers, the voice of the métro, are working together again this spring to reduce métro service disruptions with the #namaSTM campaign.
The STM will improve service on the 26 Mercier-Est line as of June 17, 2019 as of June 17, 2019
Improved bus service in the Mercier-Est area to come this summer
New measures related to the change in STM inspector status
Following this decision to obtain the designation of special constable for STM inspectors, the STM will implement a permanent monitoring committee and will hire an independent exper to advise and guide it through the change in status.
The first step toward rethinking tomorrow’s bus network: the STM proposes joining Mouvement orange
The STM unveils today the Mouvement orange, an initiative aiming to improve public transit in Montréal in the busiest area of the métro, with various measures for the bus and métro networks.
The STM announces the implementation of bus, taxi and carpool priority measures on Côte-Vertu Boulevard
The reserved lane for buses, taxis and carpools on Côte-Vertu Boulevard, between Hervé-Saint-Martin and Montée de Liesse will be operational starting May 13, 2019
The STM begins public consultations for bus network redesign
Residents and workers in the Île-des-Sœurs area who did not get a chance to participate in the public consultation may do so during one month through an online survey as of May 1st.
Vendôme project : The STM announces that work reaches an important milestone
Journalists are invited to attend the procedure.
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.