Impact of STM strike on bus and metro service

Maintenance employees for Montreal's transit authority, the STM, have announced a strike from November 1 – November 28.

• Essential metro and bus services (morning and evening peak hours) will remain in place however there may be slowdowns. Adapted public transit will not be impacted. 
• Daytime classes before 5 p.m. will continue in person as usual. 
• Evening and night classes starting at or after 5 p.m.: Professors may move classes online at their discretion or reschedule assessments; please check with your instructor.
• Midterm exams scheduled for Saturday November 1 will be rescheduled.

In addition, STM bus drivers, metro operators, station attendants, and paratransit drivers have tentatively planned a three-day strike on November 1, 15, and 16, however, details for these weekend strike days have not yet been published.

In the event of a complete absence of transit service this Saturday, November 1, in-person classes and academic activities will be moved online or rescheduled: please check with your instructor.

The STM encourages commuters to consider other modes of transportation, where possible.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation, patience, and respect during this labour action.

Consult the STM website for detailed strike information, hours of service and more: STM Info Strike