Service cuts to Montreal public transit on the horizon

In this era when many government officials are warning about the consequences of climate change, concerns are growing that not enough people are using public transit. Ridership in Montreal remains well below the pre-pandemic levels and the STM is anticipating it will lose tens of millions of dollars in revenues in 2023. As a result, transit users can expect to see fewer city buses running on some routes. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

• Revenue shortfall could force STM to reduce bus service