STM Strike: Metro and Bus Disruptions – 6 Day Shutdown
Summary of the Data: Upcoming Strike & Service Disruptions
Here’s a breakdown of the information provided regarding the upcoming strike and it’s impact on public transportation:
Dates of Disruption:
Metro & Bus: September 22, 24, 26, 29, October 1 & 3.
Metro: No trains will run between 9:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
bus: no buses will run between 9:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Night service: No night service will be available on strike days.
normal Service:
Outside of the specified disruption times, service will operate at 100% as determined by the Administrative Labor Tribunal (TAT).
A “suitable transport service” will be maintained at all times.
critically important Notes & Resources:
Last Train times: The announced closing time for the metro refers to the arrival of the last train at the end of its line, not the departure from the starting station.
STM Website: The STM has published timetables for the last departures at each station, based on the previous strike (June 9-17): https://www.stm.info/fr/presse/communiques/2025/greve-du-personnel-d-entretien—les-services-essentiels-precises
Station posters: Posters will be placed in stations to remind users about the last train arrival times.
STM Interaction:
The STM acknowledges needing to improve communication during strikes and promises clearer information for customers.
Ongoing Negotiations:
Negotiations are ongoing with a mediator, but the possibility of avoiding the strike is becoming less likely.
Key Disputes:
STM’s Proposals: Creating atypical schedules (evening,night,weekend),employee transfers between installations,and using subcontracting/privatization.
In essence, plan your trips carefully, check the STM website for last departure times, and be aware of the limited service during the specified hours on the strike dates.