Info Strike

 Regular service

Today, the strike has no effect on métro operating hours and train frequency.

 Regular service

Today, the strike has no effect on bus operating hours and schedules.

 Métro service is regular

 The métro only opens at 6:30 a.m. No trains will be in service before that time and station entrances will be locked.

 Métro service is only offered during these time periods:

• between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.*
• between 2:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.*
• between 11 p.m. and the usual métro closing time

*Beginning of gradual closing of stations: We close the stations as the last train passes. Consult the schedule of the last train for the exact time at your specific station.

Downloadable schedule - Line 1 - Green

Downloadable schedule - Line 2 - Orange

Downloadable schedule - Line 4 - Yellow

Downloadable schedule - Line 5 - Blue

 Bus service is regular

 Restricted schedules

 Regular service until 1:15 a.m.*

 No departure between 1:15 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.

 Regular service between 6:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.*

 No departure between 9:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 Regular service between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.*

 No departure between 6 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.

 Back to regular service at 11:15 p.m.*

Most buses departing during these times will complete their routes to the terminal.

School service is subject to restricted schedules from September 22 to October 5.

Make sure to take a bus that starts its route during the essential service periods mentioned above.

For more information, consult our webpage.

Paratransit service is maintained at all times during the strike.

Essential services are those deemed necessary to protect public health and safety and must be maintained during a labour dispute (strike). Although going on strike is a union prerogative, the STM and the union in question have held discussions on the services to be maintained. This agreement was then reviewed and approved by the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). On September 10, the Tribunal ruled that service was sufficient to ensure public health and safety during the strike.  

Because, for safety reasons, the service cannot be provided without maintenance crews. These employees are responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining buses and trains (which ensures that there are enough vehicles to provide service, particularly during rush hour), handling certain tasks in emergency situations, providing real-time repairs, and maintaining equipment such as elevators. Without them, some vehicles cannot run, and the accessibility of rolling stock is therefore reduced.   

The trip will be completed. Customers already on board will be driven to destination as scheduled.   

The STM must adhere to the essential services schedule and the terms and conditions approved by the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT).   

If the métro service has ended for the day, you can check on our Trip Planner and untick the “Métro” option to see if there are any buses available for your route.   

If a bus is not available, consider other transportation options such as Bixi, walking, Communauto, taxi, Uber, carpooling, or asking friends or family for help.  

We have made efforts to keep our customers informed at our métro stations and bus terminals, on our social media platforms, on our website and in collaboration with the media as soon as we got the information.

No, no impact is expected. 

Restricted hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The métro service is available during the following time slots:

• 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.*
• 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.*  
• from 11 p.m. to the usual métro closing time* 

*Beginning of gradual closing of stations: We close the stations as the last train passes. Consult the schedule of the last train for the exact time at your specific station.

	First AM departure	Last AM departure	First PM departure	Last PM departure	First late-night departure
Montmorency to Côte-Vertu	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:33 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 5:48 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Côte-Vertu to Montmorency	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:30 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 5:45 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Angrignon to Honoré-Beaugrand	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:35 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 5:50 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Honoré-Beaugrand to Angrignon	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:38 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 5:53 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Snowdon to Saint-Michel	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:45 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 6 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Saint-Michel to Snowdon	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 09:45 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 6 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Berri-UQAM to Longueuil	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 10:00 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 6:15 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.
Longueuil to Berri-UQAM	+/- 06:30 a.m.	+/- 10:00 a.m.	+/- 2:45 p.m.	+/- 6:15 p.m.	+/- 11 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends: the métro follows the regular schedule (no change). 

The trains will already be distributed throughout the network at the start of each time slot. The service opens at full coverage, as usual.

To achieve this, trains will run empty (without passengers) when the métro opens. It is therefore normal to have to wait on the platform at the start of service and to see empty trains running without stopping.

No, the STM must adhere to the essential services schedule approved by the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT).   

Exceptionally, the equipment will be kept operational to ensure a quick return to service and optimize operations.

No. The stations are completely closed between periods of service.  

It’s a safety issue: electrified track, avoiding crowd management, moving trains, work in progress, etc. 

No. We must respect the hours of service approved by the Administrative Labour Tribunal. The service ends at the scheduled time, even in the event of an interruption. 

Yes. Special shuttles will be available, but only within the hours of service authorized by the Tribunal administratif du travail. 

Before opening: trains run without passengers to quickly position themselves throughout the network as to be ready to welcome customers as soon as service begins.  

After closing: trains must return to garages. It is impossible to park them all at once, so some trains continue to run without passengers. 

As a safety measure and to inform customers that this is a special train that will not be stopping.

Yes, the displayed status of the equipment is updated in real time and reflects its actual availability.

However, it is important to note that the service status of escalators and elevators will not read as unavailable while the métro is closed, to ensure a smooth resumption of our operations. 

For safety reasons, turnstiles are only opened when platform conditions are deemed safe.  

We want to prevent the risks associated with the movement of trains as they position themselves on the network. We also want to prevent the risk of overflow on the platform because of an excessive number of customers.  

Opening the turnstiles about 10 minutes before the service begins allows for a good balance:   

• Avoids long waits on the platforms  
• Allows sufficient time to access the platforms without rushing or running to board a train 

This choice is intended to ensure a safe, seamless and customer-focused start to service.   

Several events will take place in Montreal during the strike. However, we must respect the decision of the Tribunal administratif du travail and provide bus and métro service only during authorized times.  

Here is the list of events impacted by restricted schedules:

Many of the events mentioned above begin or end during time slots without bus or métro service. Check the latest train and real-time bus times to plan your trips. 

Shuttle service for the Alouettes on September 26 will be maintained from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. After 6 p.m., the service is cancelled. No shuttle service will be offered when bus operations resume at 11:15 p.m.

The 747 is subject to restricted bus schedules.

The fare booth at the airport will adhere to restricted bus schedules.  

Automatic fare vending machines will be disabled during restricted bus hours. They will be re-activated 30 minutes before the end of the restricted hours to allow the purchase of fares. 

Scheduled hours will be accurate during essential service hours.  

We recommend, however, that you consult the Schedules and Maps section of our website before and during your trip for the most up-to-date information possible. It is also important to allow more time than usual to avoid unexpected issues.  

As a reminder, static customer information tools (example: schedules at each stop) will not be representative of the service offered during the strike. 

No. Shared taxibus are not affected by the strike.

Navettes Or by taxi will also continue to operate during the strike.

Bus service is affected only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Here's a summary:

 Regular service until 1:15 a.m.*

 No departure between 1:15 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.

 Regular service between 6:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.*

 No departure between 9:15 a.m. and 3 p.m.

 Regular service between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.*

 No departure between 6 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.

 Back to regular service at 11:15 p.m.*

To explain the impact on all-night bus service, let's take Monday as an example:

Bus service is regular all day Sunday. All-night bus service begins normally Sunday night.

On Monday morning, at 1:15 a.m., all-night bus service gradually ends. Trips that started before 1:15 a.m. complete their route. Service remains suspended until 6:15 a.m.

At 6:15 a.m., bus service resumes until 9:15 a.m. Once again, all bus trips that started before 9:15 a.m. will be completed. Service is suspended from 9:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service resumes at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Service is suspended again from 6:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.

From 11:15 p.m., all-night bus service resumes until 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning, when the same restricted schedule is applied.

Planned bus schedules will be accurate during essential service periods.

However, we recommend consulting the Schedules and Maps section of our website before and during your trip to obtain the most up-to-date information possible. It is also important to allow more time than usual to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Reminder: Static customer information tools (e.g., bus stop schedules) will not be representative of the service offerings during the strike.

In situations that require quick adjustments (such as a strike situation), the STM has better control over the data posted on its website, allowing it to achieve better reliability of customer information.

The STM's route planner remains a good tool for planning your trips. However, be sure to confirm that the proposed route falls within essential service hours before leaving.

All bus services are operating on restricted timetables during the strike.

To consult the list of cancelled bus services to schools departures, consult our webpage. 

Only STM services are affected by this strike.

For more details on the services offered by other public transit organizations in the metropolitan area:

Réseau express métropolitain
Réseau de transport de Longueuil
Société de transport de Laval
exo

Not necessarily. It is important to set aside more time than usual and leave early to travel during strike time. 

The ARTM is not planning on issuing refunds for validated monthly or weekly passes.   

Other fare types can be used at a later date or may be eligible for a refund, in line with the ARTM’s exchange and refund policy.   

No refunds or financial compensation will be provided by the ARTM for monthly or weekly passes that have already been activated. 

For unlimited fares (monthly, weekly, unlimited evening, unlimited weekend, 3 days, 24 hours) there is no issue as you can complete an unlimited number of trips during the validity period of your fare.   

For 1-, 2-, 10-trip fares or for group fares, the 120-minute correspondence period remains in effect despite the strike. To complete your trip, your last eligible transfer must be validated within 120 minutes of your first fare validation. 

We understand that the strike can have a significant impact on our customers. Rest assured that we are doing everything in our power to minimize the impact on our customers.   

The ARTM will not offer monetary compensation for clients who will incur alternative travel costs or who are unable to travel to their workplace. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead, prioritize transportation and work from home wherever possible.   

Yes, we still recommend buying the monthly fare. We are making every effort to avoid this strike. While the STM maintenance workers’ strike is scheduled to run from September 22 to October 5, essential services will be maintained, including:   

• Paratransit will be provided at all times.   
• Some level of service for buses and the métro will be maintained, especially during peak hours.   

The number of validations required to make a monthly All Modes A fare worthwhile financially is:   

• 31 validations in Zone A, at the regular rate.   
• 28 validations in Zone A, at the discounted rate (6-17 and 65+).   
• 19 validations in Zone A, at 18+ student rate.   

The STM is committed to keeping customers informed on a daily basis about the state of service during the strike. If you use public transit on a regular basis, the monthly fare remains economically advantageous, even during periods of reduced service.