Significant reductions to Montreal bus, Metro service during nine-day strike

CTV News

3 days ago

Commuters are being warned about significant cuts to Metro and bus service beginning next week due to the maintenance worker strike that will cause some headaches getting around Montreal.
Of note, there will be no service disruptions during the Montreal Grand Prix.
On May 29, the union representing the maintenance workers announced they were going on strike and had initially proposed to shut down the Metro for a day, but Quebec's Administrative Labour Tribunal refused, saying the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) had to ensure essential services were maintained to protect the health and safety of the public.
On Monday, the tribunal said after reviewing a new agreement between the STM and the Syndicat du transport de Montréal that it was satisfactory.
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STM buses at a maintenance garage in Montreal.
Commuting in Montreal, however, will be complicated outside of peak hours during the strike, which will run from June 9 to 17.
Reductions to bus service
From June 9 to 11, bus service will be maintained only from 6 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and then from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Regular service will then resume from 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Outside of the hours, there will be no bus service.
On June 12, there will be regular service from 6:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m and then from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Regular service will resume from 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Outside of those hours, bus service will be reduced by 50 per cent, according to the STM.
On June 13, 14, and 15, which coincides with Grand Prix weekend in Montreal, there will be regular bus service.
On June 16 and 17, there will only be regular bus service from 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and then from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Regular bus service will resume from 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m.
Outside of those hours, bus service will be reduced by 50 per cent.
Commuters are advised that Paratransit will not be affected by the strike and regular service will be maintained.
Reductions to Metro service
Metro hours will also be significantly reduced for public transit users during the strike.
On June 9, 10, and 11, the Metro will only be in service from 6:30 a.m. to 9:38 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m. Metro service will then resume from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Outside of those hours, there will be no Metro service available.
On June 12, the Metro will only be available from 6:30 a.m. to 10:38 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 6:48 p.m. Service will resume between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Outside of those hours, service will be reduced by 50 per cent.
As with the bus, the Metro will not be disrupted from June 13, 14, and 15.
On June 16 and 17, Metro service will be maintained between 6:30 a.m. and 9:38 a.m. and from 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m. Service will come back between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Outside of those hours, service will be reduced by 50 per cent.
The STM said Monday that public transit users should 'plan their trips accordingly' during the strike and to consider working remotely and try walking or cycling whenever possible.
The STM will also hold a press conference in the coming days to discuss the impact of the strike and more details about essential services.
Last Saturday, STM bus and Metro operators also voted 99 per cent in favour of pressure tactics, including an unlimited general strike, according to their union. Their collective agreement expired on Jan. 5.
[Info grève] Le @tat_gouvqc a approuvé les services essentiels convenus entre la STM et le syndicat des employés d'entretien (CSN) dans le cadre de leur grève du 9 au 17 juin inclusivement.
Détails : https://t.co/BCrjwsJHiA
🏁 Grand Prix : service régulier les 13, 14 et 15 juin. pic.twitter.com/4i5eueYiEu — STM (@stm_nouvelles) June 2, 2025
With files from The Canadian Press