Press releases

The STM releases its new fare schedule for 2014

Today, the board of directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) released the new fare schedule taking effect on January 1, 2014.

Extension of service points for the homeless : business, social, medical and cultural communities join forces to fight homelessness at five metro stations

The Société de développement social de Ville-Marie (SDSVM), in partnership with the STM, the Fondation Armand J. Bombardier, the Makivik Corporation, the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, is proud to announce the expansion of the first service point for the homeless to five downtown metro stations for a three-year period.

Moving toward electrification! STM to test a fully electric standard bus from China

As part of a technology assessment project carried out with the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO), today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will begin testing a fully electric bus on loan from Chinese firm BYD (Build Your Dreams). The standard-size vehicle features distinctive outside markings highlighting the "green" benefits of its technology. Road testing on the streets of Montréal is expected to last until April 2014.

STM opens reserved lane for buses and taxis on boulevard Côte-Vertu

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has opened a new reserved lane on boulevard Côte-Vertu, used by bus lines 121, 174, 177, 196, 213, 216, 225, 470 and 475, which handle nearly 30,000 passenger rides per average weekday. The lane is reserved for buses and taxis, Monday to Friday, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in both directions.

Work on the métro’s Yellow line: shutdowns planned for 25 weekends in 2014

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will undertake work in 2014 to repair the concrete on the vaulted ceiling of the Yellow line tunnel, requiring a full service shutdown over 25 weekends in spring and fall. Mitigating measures are being planned to make transportation as easy as possible for customers.

Vous devez vous déplacer entre la Rive-Sud et Montréal pour le travail, un spectacle ou une autre activité au cours du week-end ? Mobilité Montréal vous invite à utiliser le transport collectif, à faire du covoiturage ou à emprunter les autres accès reliant la Rive-Sud et Montréal.

Chief executive officer Carl Desrosiers and members of the STM executive committee praise the exceptional work accomplished by Michel Labrecque as chairman of the board of directors from January 2009 to today.

In light of the preventative closure of two lanes on the Champlain Bridge, the Société de transport de Montréal will be implementing new measures as of Monday to respond to the increase in ridership primarily due to the diversion of certain Conseils intermunicipaux de transport (CIT) buses travelling to the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke station.

Volvo Group and Société de transport de Montréal in strategic partnership: Montréal to become city of Electro Mobility

Volvo Group’s North American division, Nova Bus, and the Société de transport de Montréal have entered into an agreement on an electrification project for the public transit system of Montréal, Canada. Nova Bus and STM signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in the presence of Québec Premier Pauline Marois, Olof Persson, CEO and President of Volvo Group and Michel Labrecque, Chairman of the STM board of directors.

Open photo session : a Nutcracker ballet workshop at Place-des-Arts station

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal come together once again this year to offer a free dance workshop from one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time, The Nutcracker.

Newly refurbished bus terminus OPENS at lionel-groulx station

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces the opening of the refurbished bus terminus installations surrounding Lionel-Groulx métro station. This station is a critical junction in the métro system, providing a transfer point between the Green and Orange lines, thus further promoting the use of public transit.

Place-des-Arts station dances up a storm - Free dance lessons during the STM's Métro Arts event

Building on last year’s success, “Les Beaux dimanches dans le métro”, a program presented by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), will be returning to the Place-des-Arts station on October 6. These free one-hour dance classes will be offered from October to April on the first Sunday of every month, starting at 2 p.m. Presented as part of the STM’s Métro Arts program, these classes are open to people of all ages, whether beginners or experts.

Montréal connected down into the metro: The STM brings Bell, Rogers, TELUS and Videotron together to offer metro clients an underground mobile network

In the usual order: Mr. Michel Labrecque, STM Chairman of the Board; Mr. François Gratton, President of TELUS Québec and Atlantic provinces; Mr. Michel Dagenais, Vice-President, Wireless Access Network, Bell; Ms. Hyun Hee Pyun, Vice-President, Marketing & Communications, Eastern Canada, Rogers Communications; Mr. Daniel Proulx, Chief Technology Officer, Videotron.

STM joins the 17th edition of the Journées de la culture by presenting free cultural events at Berri-UQAM station this weekend

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is proud to once again lend its support to the Journées de la culture for their 17th edition. This September 27—29, as part of the MétroArts, Berri-UQAM station will host three days of free cultural events and activities. Each day, the public can go “behind the scenes” and discover various art forms through exhibits, performances and hands-on workshops.

Repairs to the Snowdon station - One more step toward universal accessibility in the métro system

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is continuing its efforts to provide universal accessibility within its métro system. Starting mid-October, work will be undertaken to install three elevators at the Snowdon station, thus optimizing travel for customers with functional limitations.

The STM reports positive GHG emission reduction results

Montréal, September 19, 2013 – In the wake of the filing of the City of Montréal’s Plan de réduction des émissions de GES de la collectivité montréalaise, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has disclosed the results of its efforts to reduce GHG emissions since 2006 and the major steps it has taken to help Montréal reach its goal of reducing GHG emissions by 30%.

Work continues at the Berri-UQAM station: Temporary closing of the Place Dupuis entrance

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) wishes to inform its customers that the Place Dupuis entrance of the Berri-UQAM station, located at 850 Boulevard de Maisonneuve East, will be closed from September 19 to December 18 for repairs.

2013 origin-destination survey - Launch of the largest travel behaviour survey

The Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT), in collaboration with its partners, announces the launch of the 10th edition of the extensive Origin-Destination (OD) survey throughout he entire Greater Montréal Area.

Renewal of reduced fare OPUS cards - STM photographers to visit more than 130 secondary schools, CEGEPs, and universities

Between now and mid-October, STM photographers will be visiting more than 130 secondary schools, CEGEPs, and universities. This will allow students to quickly renew their reduced fare OPUS cards while avoiding last-minute line-ups.

‘Grow with Public Transport’ campaign takes on global dimension

The ‘Grow with Public Transport’ campaign has taken on a global dimension as cities around the world have come together to call for more and better public transport to make cities better places to work and live.

On Friday, August 2: Take advantage of extended métro service

On Friday, August 2, night owls will be able to take advantage of the STM’s extended métro service. To enable all of its customers to fully enjoy their evening, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will extend the service hours on all four of its métro lines.

Two-week closing of one lane of the Jacques-Cartier bridge: The STM to increase service on the yellow métro line

Due to planned work on the Jacques-Cartier Bridge during the construction holiday, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is encouraging the public to use the métro more often between July 21 and August 4.

Test results of the Irisbus-Iveco hybrid drive articulated bus

Société de transport Montréal (STM) and Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) are publishing the results of a joint technological project, during which they conducted a comparative assessment of the Citelis Hybride, a hybrid diesel-electric articulated bus from European manufacturer Iveco Irisbus, and the diesel drive articulated bus produced by Nova Bus.

The artists of the orange line

The Borough of Saint‐Laurent is partnering with the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec to present Artists of the Orange Line, the inaugural art show in the Exhibition Centre at the new Bibliothèque du Boisé, which opens its doorsto the public on Saturday,July 6, 2013.

Alstom starts building bogies for Montreal's new metro cars

Alstom today inaugurated its new 55,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant located in the cutting-edge industrial complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.

AZUR is on the horizon at Exporail!

Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum is pleased to present the Société de transport de Montréal (STM)’s model AZUR métro car in the Grand Gallery of the Angus Pavilion.

The STO and STM test an all-electric bus

Public transit riders will be able to try an all-electric bus that will be operating on the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) and Société de transport de Montréal (STM) systems.

The STM will soon test a standard-size biodiesel-electric Hybrid bus

On June 10, the STM will begin testing a biodiesel-electric hybrid bus lent to it by Nova Bus, a division of Volvo Group Canada Inc.

New Island of Montréal bus shelters will be a world’s first

Quebecor Media and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are proud to announce a world’s first in street furniture that will benefit all Montrealers and visitors to the city: 84-inch (2.1-metre) interactive digital transit shelters featuring gesture recognition.

The STM provides an update on metro service disruptions

During a technical briefing, Carl Desrosiers, CEO, and Dominique Lemay, executive director, metro services, provided an update on the recent metro service disruptions. They also presented the company’s action plan to increase the reliability of certain equipment and improve customer information.

The STM Unveils its Sustainable Development Plan 2020

The STM has unveiled its second Sustainable Development Plan, which will be in effect until 2020.

The STM and the 2013 Montréal Bike Fest: a host of activities and an exclusive sound track

For the 29th consecutive year, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is partnering with the Montréal Bike Fest.

Public consultation on pedestrian safety: The STM proposes three recommendations for better road network design

In light of the public consultation on the safety and comfort of pedestrians by the City of Montréal’s Commission sur le transport et les travaux publics, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Mr. Michel Labrecque, reiterated the importance of road network design and the use of public transit in making travel safe for pedestrians on the island of Montréal.

Today, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) launched a pilot project for an innovative loyalty program in the form of an iPhone app called STM Merci.