STM

• STM extends ‘move along’ order in metro system to April 2027

  Officials say the tool is meant to address behaviours that can affect the sense of safety among riders and employees.

  Canada

  Apr 28
  
• Montreal transit strike averted after tentative deal reached with drivers’ union

  The strike was scheduled to begin early Saturday and last until Monday, but the Société de transport de Montréal says it reached a deal late Friday.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2025
  
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• Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes

  If a deal can't be reached, they will walk out with about 2,400 maintenance workers who have gone on strike twice since June and have announced labour action for most of November.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2025
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• Quebec coroners urge Montreal to install metro platform screens to prevent suicides

  Quebec coroners urge Montreal to install metro platform screens to prevent suicides as deaths average 10 per year.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2025
• 2,400 STM maintenance workers to launch strike on Nov. 1

  The union representing 2,400 maintenance workers has issued a formal strike notice starting overnight on Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.

  Traffic

  Oct 21, 2025
• Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board

  The report, however, does not say what additional weapons should be given to the constables, who already have access to batons, handcuffs, and pepper-spray.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
• Montreal bus and subway services disrupted as transit maintenance workers strike

  For the first three days of the strike bus and subway service will be limited to morning and afternoon rush hours and late at night.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2025
• Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike

  Service will be reduced or eliminated outside of peak hours for several days between June 9 and 17 if a planned maintenance workers' strike goes ahead.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2025
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• Winter closure of metro entrance leads to concerns for Montreal’s homeless

  Montreal's transit authority is under fire for the winter closure of one of the main entrances to a metro station in an area where many of the city's unhoused are located.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2024
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• St-Michel station on Montreal metro’s Blue line reopens after emergency closure

  Montreal's transit authority shut down the stop in early October due to safety concerns after workers found significant damage to a concrete beam above a footbridge.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2024