STM launches public consultation in Westmount sector
To gain insight into the public transit needs of Westmount residents
In preparation for the Blue line extension project – Upcoming changes to Le Boulevard shopping centre
Work on the future métro station located at the intersection of Pie-IX Boulevard and Jean‑Talon Street East will begin in a few months, and changes will be made to Le Boulevard shopping centre to accommodate this major construction site and better meet the needs of customers.
2023–2024 Quebec government budget: STM welcomes investments in public transit
Following the release of the provincial government’s 2023–2024 budget, the STM welcomes the $400 million emergency funding announced for public transit as an average of 916,000 trips in its network per work day last week,
STM and Transit test new bus detour tool
In collaboration with Transit, the STM is rolling out a new tool for viewing current detours in the bus network.
The STM announces $18 million plan to reduce expenses in 2023
The identified expense reduction measures will not affect the service offering.
Ivanhoé Cambridge and the Société de transport de Montréal reach an agreement to accommodate a Montreal métro Blue line station
This agreement marks a new era of collaboration and another step in plans to extend the Blue line to Galeries d’Anjou
STM announces internal changes to better adapt to the evolving travel habits of its customers
The STM is announcing changes to its executive committee to ensure focus on its primary mission.
New call for tenders launched for the extension of the Pie-IX BRT
Today, the integrated Pie-IX BRT project office is launching a new call for tenders for the construction of the Notre-Dame section of the Pie-IX BRT that extends the service between Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue and Notre-Dame Street East.
Blue line extension — Five major Quebec artists selected to decorate the new stations
Ludovic Boney, Jocelyne Alloucherie, Alain Paiement, Marc Séguin and Nadia Myre are the five artists chosen to provide public artworks for the blue line extension.
Investissement en transport collectif : Plus de 565 M$ pour améliorer le service dans le métro de Montréal (In French only)
La vice-première ministre et ministre des Transports et de la Mobilité durable, Mme Geneviève Guilbault, et la mairesse de Montréal, Mme Valérie Plante annoncent un investissement de plus de 565 M$, pour améliorer le service dans le métro de Montréal. Ces sommes serviront à doter la ligne bleue d’un nouveau système de contrôle des trains.
STM commissions two new elevators at Jolicoeur station
A record year for métro network accessibility with 6 stations made accessible.
New 811 Health Facilities Shuttle will be in service starting January 16, 2023
The shuttle will serve four metro stations on the green line, before continuing on to the nine targeted health care establishments.
Angrignon becomes 24th accessible station in the métro network
Two new elevators are commissioned at Angrignon station.
RATP Group to support STM in learning how to go all-electric
The two transit agencies have a history of collaboration dating back to the creation of the Montréal métro. Now, they have signed an agreement to facilitate knowledge-sharing on electrification.
Paratransit: Service is back to normal
All restrictions on intercity travel have been lifted since December 3rd.
Blue line extension: A step closer to building the tunnel
The STM is launching a call for tenders for the construction of the tunnel of the blue line extension.
The STM’s 2023 budget and 2023-2032 Capital Expenditures Program: adapting and equipping the STM to take on current and future challenges
The STM is releasing its 2023 and 2023‑2032 Capital Expenditures program.
The STM announces the commissioning of elevators at Pie-IX and Villa-Maria stations
These stations are the 22nd and 23rd fully accessible stations in the métro network.
The STM releases a holiday collection
Given the popularity of its famous holiday sweater, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is releasing a special collection of holiday items that lovers of puns and public transit will truly enjoy.
STM travel recommendations during COP15
Montréal often hosts large-scale events, and as the central mobility hub in the city, the STM will be ready for COP15—a major event that reflects our values.
New reserved lanes coming soon in Montréal
Continuing the Mouvement bus 2025 vision, the STM will be adding 10.8 kilometres of reserved lanes to the current network, with the support of the City of Montréal.
Inauguration of Pie-IX BRT
Greater Montréal’s brand-new bus rapid transit service is inaugurated
STM wins three awards at Canadian Urban Transit Association annual conference
At its 2022 annual conference, the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) recognized the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) with awards in the categories of Innovation and Environmental Sustainability and granted the William G. Ross Lifetime Achievement Award to former STM CEO Luc Tremblay.
STM launching a public consultation in November for the Rielle mechanical ventilation station project
To open a dialogue with the local community, the STM will hold a public consultation beginning November 3.
Reminder – Dogs allowed in the métro under certain conditions starting October 15
The STM wishes to remind all métro users that the pilot project to allow pet dogs to ride the métro with their owners will begin this Saturday, October 15.
Pie-IX BRT: commissioning slated for November 7
The integrated Pie-IX BRT project office is announcing the gradual commissioning of the bus rapid transit (BRT) service beginning Monday, November 7.
Bus network redesign: The STM announces the next public consultation sessions in the West Island
Three virtual consultation sessions are planned for this fall.
Paratransit: non-essential travel companions allowed to join rides again starting September 30
Paratransit users will be able to reserve their trips starting Wednesday, September 28, following the usual procedure.
Pilot project: pet dogs allowed in the métro under certain conditions starting October 15
Starting October 15, 2022, customers will be allowed to bring pet dogs on the métro
The STM announces the service expansion of Between Stops to all its customers
To improve the sense of safety on its network, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is expanding the service allowing passengers to get off the bus between two stops by offering it to all its customers.
Consolidation and reconstruction work underway at Bellechasse bus garage
Pursuant to section 105 of the Act Respecting Public Transit Authorities
Transport adapté : la STM en mode solution (in French only)
La Société de transport de Montréal (STM) annonce une mesure exceptionnelle pour son service de transport adapté afin d’améliorer les déplacements de la clientèle vulnérable, impactée par la pénurie de main-d’œuvre dans l’industrie du taxi. À compter du 6 septembre, il sera permis de réserver, pour les jours suivants, pour des déplacements pour motifs médicaux avec un accompagnateur facultatif.
Paratransit: Agreement signed by STM and eight taxi industry service providers
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the eight taxi industry service providers who carry out about 88% of trips in its paratransit service.
Outremont station reopening August 20, work continues
As planned, Outremont station will once again be open to customers as of August 20, after a seven-month closure for renovations and accessibility updates.
Blue line extension – Preparatory work to begin soon in the Viau area
Preparatory work for the blue line extension will begin shortly in the Viau/Jean-Talon area.
Reduced-fare student OPUS card—the STM encourages online renewals
Starting today, students can obtain or renew their reduced-fare OPUS cards for the 2022–2023 school year.
Place-des-Arts : une 21e station du réseau du métro devient accessible universellement (French only)
Les ascenseurs de la station Place-des-Arts sont maintenant en service.
STM unveils new entrance building at Mont-Royal, the 20th accessible station in the network
The Société de transport de Montréal has opened a new universally accessible entrance building at Mont-Royal station.
STM among top 10 of Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
Corporate Knights, a magazine focused on sustainability, has included again this year the STM in a select group of Canadian enterprises that stand out thanks to their exemplary responsible practices.
STM inaugurates Côte-Vertu underground garage
The STM’s Côte-Vertu underground train garage for the Montréal métro has been officially inaugurated by Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Federal Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent; Chantal Rouleau, Minister for Transport and Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region; Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal; and Marie-Claude Léonard, Interim CEO of the STM.
New STM fare schedule in effect starting July 1
The STM wishes to remind its customers that it will soon implement a new fare schedule, as the second phase of the metropolitan fare reform is set to take effect on July 1.
New artwork unveiled at Jolicoeur station
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has unveiled a new piece of artwork inside Jolicoeur station. This is the métro network’s 93rd work of art.
Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées : An STM transit network for all
For the Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is holding an awareness day to promote the inclusion of people with functional limitations in public transit.
La STM salue l’annonce de la création du comité de financement du transport collectif (French only)
La STM salue l'annonce faite par le ministre des Transports, François Bonnardel, sur la création d'un comité de travail sur le financement du transport collectif qui regroupera le gouvernement du Québec, les municipalités ainsi que les organismes partenaires.
American Public Transport Association awards STM rear-view camera pilot project
The STM was recognized at the annual American Public Transport Association (APTA) Mobility Conference for its pilot project testing rear-view cameras on buses.
New artwork unveiled at Préfontaine station
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has unveiled a new piece of artwork, entitled Relier [“Connect”], outside Préfontaine métro station.
Pie-IX BRT: First artwork installed in the Montréal bus network
The Pie-IX BRT project office is currently installing the piece Kyrielle, by artist Jean-Sébastien Denis, on several BRT shelters in Montréal. It will be the first artwork built into the city’s bus network.
STM remains the official transit provider of the Défi sportif AlterGo
From April 22 to May 1, the STM will provide a shuttle service between the airport and the different hotels and event athletic facilities
Process initiated to use a tunnel boring machine for the Blue line extension
The STM, principal contractor and project manager of the Blue line extension, launched today a pre-qualification notice for the construction of the tunnel of the blue line metro extension.
STM provides new minibus for Old Brewery Mission shuttle service
The minibus will give the OBM greater flexibility in delivering a specialized shuttle service to people experiencing homelessness by transporting them to emergency shelters and other resources
STM 2021 Annual Report : Allying agility and mobilization
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has published its 2021 Annual Report, which was marked once again this year by the effects of the pandemic.
STM announces positive results following trial of shared taxibus booking app in Senneville and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
The trial showed that using a smartphone app to book shared taxibus trips improves the service