Press releases

ONSET OF COLD WEATHER : TAKING ACTION TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS IN THE MONTRÉAL MÉTRO

With the onset of cold weather, Philippe Schnobb, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) board chair, and Stéphanie Gareau, Société de développement social (SDS) board chair, with Rosannie Filato, executive committee member responsible for homelessness, and several partners and community stakeholders in attendance, presented the measures being implemented as part of the Pôle de services en itinérance (PSI) initiative to support people who are experiencing homelessness.

iBUS: bus schedules in real time within easy reach

As part of the iBUS project, bus schedules in real time are now available to the public with a beta version of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) web and mobile sites, as well as with the Transit app.

IN A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN, STM AND POP MONTRÉAL INVITE MONTREALERS TO A SUPER KARAOKE IN THE MÉTRO

STM and POP Montréal invite Montréalers to a super karaoké at Place-des-Arts métro station, in a tribute to Leonard Cohen. This event will take place in front of Frédéric Bach’s painted glass mural, on November 9, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

STM ANNOUNCES BUS AND TAXI RESERVED LANE ON BOULEVARD DES GALERIES-D’ANJOU READY TO BEGIN SERVICE

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing that the new reserved lane for buses and taxis on boulevard des Galeries-d’Anjou is ready to begin service on Monday, October 9, 2017.

STM ANNOUNCES A RESERVED LANE FOR BUSES AND BIKES TO OPEN ON RUE WELLINGTON

The STM is announcing the implementation of a new reserved lane along four sections of rue Wellington, between Rhéaume and Ann streets.

Electrification: STM picks up the pace and looks to buy 40 electric buses

The STM announced today announced it will speed up its strategy for electrifying its surface transit system by going ahead with the purchase of 40 electric buses in a variety of types and using different technologies.

STM launches a competition for a work of art for Vendôme station

STM is announcing the launch of a public competition for the creation of a work of art to be installed in the Montréal métro, specifically at Vendôme station.

Dans le cadre de son programme Passeport MTL étudiant international, La Vitrine culturelle est heureuse d’annoncer le développement d’un tout nouveau partenariat avec la Société de transport de Montréal (STM).

STM presents its 2025 strategic organizational plan: excellence in mobility

The STM univeiled today the details of its 2025 strategic organizational plan, aiming for excellence in mobility.

Québec to invest $330 M in an underground garage at Côte-Vertu station

The Government of Québec will invest 330 million dollars in the construction project for an underground garage for trains at Côte-Vertu station.

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced the commissioning of Line 428 – Express Parcs-industriels-de-l’Est and the improvement of service on Line 449 – Express Rivière-des-Prairies, effective this August 28.

Students: Time for you to get your student OPUS card and save 40% each month

With the fall school term about to get underway, STM wants to remind full-time students that it is time for them to apply for their student OPUS card, as it allows them to save 40% on the monthly adult fare.

STM ANNOUNCES BUS AND TAXI RESERVED LANE ON BOULEVARD HENRI-BOURASSA READY TO BEGIN SERVICE

STM is announcing that the new reserved lane for buses and taxis on boulevard Henri-Bourassa is ready to begin service on Monday, August 21, 2017.

Authorization for a loan by-law for a new STM bus garage in the Bellechasse area

Ville de Montréal and STM today announced a loan by-law had been authorized for the new Bellechasse bus garage.

Deployment of the mobile network: 50% of the Montréal métro is now online

With the blue line's Acadie station coming online today, 50 % of the Montréal métro's network (34 métro stations out of 68), now have mobile connectivity.

LES 540 STATIONS INTELLIGENTES BIXI OPUS EN SERVICE DÈS AUJOURD’HUI (French only)

Les 540 stations intelligentes BIXI OPUS permettant la location d’un BIXI avec la carte Opus entrent en service ce matin.

Itinerum app: STM and BIXI want to know more about your travel habits!

Using the Itinerum mobile app developed by Concordia University, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and BIXI, in collaboration with the city of Montréal, are today initiating a study on combined mobility, a concept that encompasses several modes of transportation related to active and mass transit: bus and métro, personal bike and BIXI, walking, car-sharing, taxis, etc.

The STM, Ville de Montréal and the City of Namur announce the presentation of the Namur legacy for the 375th anniversary of Montréal

The Mayor of Montréal, Mr. Denis Coderre, the Mayor in function of Namur, Ms. Anne Barzin, and the Chair of the Board of Directors of Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Mr. Philippe Schnobb, are proud to announce the presentation of the Namur legacy to mark the 375th anniversary of the founding of Montréal. This legacy consists of a series of panels featuring the historic ties uniting the two cities, installed along the platforms of Montréal’s Namur métro station.

The STM announces an improvement of service to Mount Royal Park

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced the improvement of service to Mount Royal Park and access to St. Joseph’s Oratory for Montrealers and tourists, effective this June 19.

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) today announced the improvement of service to Parc Jean-Drapeau. This follows the improvements in 2017, which will be deployed effective June 19 to improve the customer experience.

STM increases service on the 747 – Aéroport P.E.-Trudeau/Centre-Ville bus line

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces additional service on the 747 - Aéroport P.E.-Trudeau/Centre-Ville, starting June 19.

STM increases 419 – Express John-Abbott bus service

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) announces additional service for the 419 – Express John-Abbott line starting June 19.

QUÉBEC AND SOCIÉTÉ DE TRANSPORT DE MONTRÉAL ANNOUNCE THE COMMISSIONING OF 100% ELECTRIC BUSES, IN THE CONTEXT OF CITY MOBILITY

Effective tomorrow, buses completely powered by electricity will begin serving customers in Montréal. Under the City Mobility project, three buses will go into operation so that the observations of the technology under real operating conditions can continue.

UITP GLOBAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUMMIT – MONTRÉAL 2017 A RECORD TURNOUT AND POSITIVE ASSESSMENT

While the delegates to the 62nd Global Public Transport Summit of the International Association of Public Transport / Union internationale des transports publics (UITP) prepare to leave Montréal, the two host organizations, Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and Société de transport de Montréal (STM), have produced a very positive assessment of the event.

Public transportation takes centre stage at Place Jean-Paul Riopelle

Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and Société de transport de Montréal (STM) inaugurated Place au transport, an event space that celebrates the importance of public transportation in Montréal and around the world.

Innovation is the beating heart of public transport and the upcoming UITP Global Public Transport Summit (15-17 May 2017) in Montréal will be unique in hosting numerous World Premiere innovations that are helping to shape the future of the industry.

STM begins work to put four reserved lanes into operation

STM will soon begin work to bring four new reserved lanes into operation over the next months along the Galeries-d’Anjou, Henri-Bourassa, Wellington and Notre-Dame Est corridors.

THE UITP’S 2017 GLOBAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUMMIT IN MONTREAL INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF THE AGENDA

With only twenty days until the opening of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP)’s 2017 Global Public Transport Summit, the two host organizations for the event – the AMT (Agence métropolitaine de transport) and the STM (the Société de transport de Montréal) – have outlined some of the highlights of its program for this 62nd international congress that will be held at the Montreal Convention Centre from May 15 to 17. The theme for this year’s summit is LEAD the TRANSITion, and the AMT and STM are inviting Montrealers to come take advantage of the Place au Transport event that will be held at Jean-Paul Riopelle Square.  

Competitor Canada, the company behind the popular Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) have signed a three-year partnership agreement regarding the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Montreal Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. In 2017, this collaboration will make it much easier for the event’s 37,000 or more participants to get around as they will receive an STM transit pass valid for the day of their race.

Annual Report 2016: concrete actions serving our customers

The STM presented today its 2016 annual report. The report illustrates how the actions undertaken, as part of the company’s strategic shift toward improving the customer experience, have produced results.

STM launches a competition for a work of art for Mont-Royal station

The STM announces the launch of a competition for the creation of a work of art to be installed in the Montréal métro, specifically at Mont-Royal station.

With its principal partners from the disabled community in attendance, Société de transport de Montréal (STM) reported on the progress it achieved these past few years with regards to universal access and presented its 2016-2020 development plan for universal access.

FIN DU SERVICE DU TRAINBUS 935 DE L’AMT : LA STM BONIFIE LE SERVICE DE LA LIGNE 80 ‒ AVENUE DU PARC (French only)

L’Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) informe sa clientèle qu’elle mettra fin au service du Trainbus 935 le 27 mars prochain. Afin d’assurer aux usagers un service adéquat dans l’axe qui était auparavant desservi par le Trainbus 935, la Société de transport de Montréal (STM) annonce qu’elle bonifiera l’offre de service de la ligne d’autobus 80 ‒ Avenue du Parc, en concordance avec l’horaire des trains de la ligne Saint-Jérôme circulant pendant la période de pointe du matin.

Montréal’s 375th anniversary – STM central to the celebrations

Always on hand for major events in Montréal, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will be key to festivities for Montréal’s 375th anniversary. The STM outlined today its significant contribution to this historic event.

Authors and avid readers share a unique experience – Climb aboard the Bus littéraire!

The Association des libraires du Québec (ALQ), the city’s Bibliothèques de Montréal and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) are pleased to join forces for the fifth edition of Lire vous transporte. This year, readers are invited to climb aboard the « literary bus », giving them a unique opportunity to delve into the world of well-known literary characters. An original concept that blends reading and public transit!

Qui sont Octave Crémazie, Pierre-François-Xavier de Charlevoix et Edwin Atwater? Une grande exposition et des plaques commémoratives présentant 28 figures historiques du métro de Montréal sont dévoilées (English coming soon)

Le projet Le métro, véhicule de notre histoire, vise à faire connaître au public 28 personnages historiques dont on a donné le nom à une station du métro de Montréal, par le biais d'une exposition et de plaques installées dans des stations du métro.

STM announces bus service enhancements in three city sectors

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is announcing three service enhancements for several bus lines. As part of the improvements slated for 2017, these will be rolled out starting this summer to improve the customer experience.

As a follow-up to the breakdown in métro service that occurred on Saturday, January 14 on a portion of the Orange line, Société de transport de Montréal is making public an initial progress report on its investigation into the problem found with the negative collector shoes on both MR-73 and AZUR trains.

The Société de développement social (SDS), in collaboration with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), is proud to announce that service points for the homeless in five downtown métro stations have been renewed. The extended partnership will make it possible to go on responding to the growing needs of the homeless taking shelter inside the métro.

STM extends 171 bus route

Starting next January 9, commuters riding the 171 – Henri-Bourassa bus line will enjoy enhanced service on weekdays during morning and afternoon rush hour periods. This move is in line with STM’s stated commitment to improving the services provided to customers.