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A third collective agreement is ratified

Press release

January 22 2026

Members of the Syndicat des professionnels de la STM (SEPB 610) voted 91% in favour of the tentative agreement reached with the STM on December 31.

Budget 2026 et PI 2026-2035 de la STM: La STM maintient son offre de service, effectue des compressions budgétaires et appelle au financement du maintien des actifs (in French only)

Press release

January 9 2026

Dans un souci de gestion responsable, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) rend public son budget 2026, chiffré à 1,8 G$ et présentant de nouvelles réductions de dépenses récurrentes de 56,5 M$, afin de respecter son cadre financier, tout en protégeant l’offre kilométrique de service. Le Programme des immobilisations 2026-2035, également rendu public, représente des besoins en investissements de 24,1 G$ sur 10 ans, dont 15,2 G$ en maintien d’actifs afin d’assurer une offre de service fiable et sécuritaire, tout en limitant le vieillissement des infrastructures et des équipements.

New Year’s Eve celebrations: STM will extend métro service on the night of December 31, 2025

News

December 15 2025

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will implement a special métro schedule to allow the public to fully enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations. Service will be extended again this year, from December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026, on Lines 1 – Green, 2 – Orange and 4 – Yellow.

Le personnel de bureau de la STM adopte l’entente de principe (french only)

Press release

December 5 2025

Ils ont voté à 75 % en faveur de l’entente de principe conclue le 16 novembre dernier.

Press release

Avis de grève de temps supplémentaire du syndicat de l’entretien (in french only)

November 27 2025

La Société de transport de Montréal (STM) prend acte de l’avis du Syndicat du transport de Montréal (employés des services d’entretien) l’informant d’une grève de temps supplémentaire du syndicat de l'entretien du 11 décembre au 11 janvier. Le service bus et métro sera maintenu, mais des impacts demeurent possibles.

Tentative Agreement Between STM and the Administrative Staff Union

November 16 2025

Tentative Agreement Between STM and Bus Drivers’ Union: Strike Averted

November 14 2025

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and the Union of Bus Drivers, Operators, and station agents as part of negotiations to renew the collective agreement.

Potentielle grève des chauffeurs les 15 et 16 novembre : aucun service métro et bus (French only)

November 12 2025

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Temporary closure of Cabot entrance

November 3 2025

In line with the latest measures implemented to ensure the safety of its staff and customers, the STM will once again temporarily close the Cabot entrance to the Atwater metro station (2322 Sainte-Catherine Street West) this year.

Notice of appointment: STM to welcome Éric-Christopher Desnoyers as auditor general this fall

September 4 2025

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Éric-Christopher Desnoyers as auditor general, effective October 20, 2025.

The STM unveils its 100th work of art in the Montreal métro

August 29 2025

With the recent installation of Point de mire by artist Francis Montillaud, the Montreal métro now boasts 100 works of art—a milestone that highlights the métro’s prominent role in the city’s artistic and architectural heritage.

The STM adjusts two night lines

June 17 2025

Ajustments on lines 358 – Sainte-Catherine (renamed 358 – René-Lévesque) and 368 Avenue-du-Mont-Royal

STM Maintenance Workers’ Strike: Service Updates

June 9 2025

The stated end time for essential services refers to the time when buses or metro trains reach their final destinations, marking the conclusion of service across all networks.

STM celebrates holiday season and announces extended service hours for New Year’s Eve

December 2 2024

On the night of December 31, 2024, to January 1, 2025, the STM will extend its hours of operation on the métro’s Green, Orange and Yellow lines, all at the usual fare. The transit agency is also launching a new initiative in the métro today as a fun surprise for the holidays.

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