Quebec Public Transit

• Quebec’s energy minister under fire for saying there’s ‘too many cars’ on roads

  A Quebec minister is being scrutinized for questioning traffic on provincial roads, with public transit advocates and experts arguing not enough is being done by the government.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• Organizations call Quebec government’s public transit record ‘atrocious’

  Seven different groups attacked the Legault government on Monday for its lack of "ambition" in creating new public transit options.

  Politics

  Feb 12
  
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• Quebec City’s third link will be for public transit only as CAQ breaks major campaign promise

  Quebec's premier is abandoning the multi-purpose tunnel linking Quebec City to its south shore in favour of one that will be for public transit only.

  Traffic

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Quebec must find permanent sources of revenue for public transit: critics

  In its budget tabled March 21st, Quebec set aside $400 million to invest this year. Advocates hope a long-term solution will be found to guarantee better service. 

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2023
• COVID-19: Quebec set to end mask mandate for public transit

  Masking will remain mandatory in hospitals, long-term care homes and other health-care centres. People with COVID-19 must continue to wear a mask in public while they recover.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2022
• Diesel-powered trains could survive push to green public transit in Quebec, in short term

  With the construction of the REM light rail system in Montreal, the survival of the commuter trains is top of mind for many commuters.

  Environment

  Mar 1, 2022
• Masks mandatory on all Quebec public transit beginning Monday

  There is a grace period, however, before people are barred from taking the bus, train or metro without a mask.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
• Quebec injects $400M in emergency funding to help public transit agencies amid coronavirus crisis

  The move comes as public transit agencies have seen their ridership drop during the health crisis.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Public transit use on the rise in Montreal: study

  The popularity of public transit is on the rise in the greater Montreal area, especially among young people, according to a report by the regional transit authority.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2020
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• Montreal suburban car owners to pay $50 more for vehicle registration

  Drivers who live in the suburbs of Montreal will be paying $50 more per year for their vehicle registration.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019