MONTREAL – It seems traffic got the better of many Montrealers this week, with Île-Perrot residents getting stuck on the way to the Galipeault bridge and STM users waiting for buses that never came.
Here are five must-read stories Global News covered in Montreal:
Bumper-to-bumper traffic
“Horrible. We just moved here a month ago – and a world of a difference. So much more traffic. Takes me double the time to get to work.”
There is never an easy time for drivers to get through Montreal’s notoriously bad rush hour traffic, but in Île-Perrot, things are taking a turn for the worse.
READ THE STORY: Off-island traffic problems infuriate drivers
STM bus problems
“I’m going to school and I’m late because two buses just didn’t show up.”
The STM admits it is having issues getting all its buses out on the city’s roads.
READ THE STORY: STM admits to having a hard time keeping buses on schedule
Hudson driving school woes
“The bond insurance company is required to compensate students of any loss that may occur.”
The Hudson driving school that indefinitely suspended classes and shut its doors last week is refusing to offer reimbursements to its students.
READ THE STORY: Hudson driving school won’t offer reimbursements to students
Longueuil interactive safety map
To reassure the public, the City of Longueuil is asking residents to pinpoint areas that need improvement through an online interactive map.
From better lighting, to improving surveillance or even new traffic lights, all residents have to do is insert their name and suggest any of upgrades.
READ THE STORY: City of Longueuil launches map to help residents feel safe
MUHC parking lawsuit
“I can tell you that it’s disgusting. I came here for an hour and it’s 20 bucks.”
The MUHC Users’ Committee has placed an official complaint with the Quebec Ombudsman in order to see the hospital’s high parking fees lowered.
READ THE STORY: MUHC Users’ Committee takes high parking fees complaint to Quebec Ombudsman
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