Montreal Transit

• Quebec municipalities group calls government to address public transit underfunding

  A group representing Quebec municipalities is calling on the next provincial government to boost funding for public transit agencies.

  Traffic

  May 29
  
• ‘Go Habs Go!’ to return to Montreal buses after language controversy

  “Go Habs Go!” is returning to Montreal buses after the province’s language watchdog authorized the English phrase, reversing a decision that sparked public backlash.

  Canada

  Feb 26
  
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• Montreal-area public transit agency Exo cutting jobs amid sector-wide budget crunch

  Montreal-area transit service Exo is cutting dozens of jobs and is warning of future service reductions as Quebec's public transportation sector continues to struggle.

  Canada

  Jan 28
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• Montreal public transit ridership fell in 2025 due to rotating strikes, agency says

  Montreal’s public transit agency says commuters took about 20 million fewer trips on its network in 2025 as metros and buses were disrupted by rotating strikes.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Mark Carney attends launch of new branch of Montreal-area light rail network

  Quebec Premier François Legault and newly elected Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada also joined alongside the transit leaders that oversaw the expansion.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2025
• Montreal transit strike: Weekend shutdown looms as drivers plan job action

  The union representing the Montreal Transit Corporation’s 4,500 bus drivers and subway operators was given the go-ahead late Wednesday for a strike this weekend.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2025
• Montreal transit agency says there’s been progress in talks with one striking union

  The CEO of Montreal's public transit agency says there is progress in negotiations with one of two unions whose walkouts have disrupted service across the network.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2025
• Montreal light-rail network set to open 14 new stations on Nov. 17

  Montreal's light-rail system has an opening date for its northwest expansion, with the Deux-Montagnes line set to open on Nov. 17.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2025
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• Montreal transit strike enters week 2, disrupting bus and subway service

  A transit strike in Montreal that is disrupting bus and subway service in the city has entered its second week.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2025
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• Montreal transit strike begins, could disrupt service for two weeks

  The labour disruption follows an earlier strike in June, which also reduced bus and subway service outside peak hours.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2025