US EditionNo bus or metros this Saturday in Montreal because of transit strike
Around 4,500 transit workers strike for better schedules, wage increases, and against outsourcing, disrupting services through Nov. 28 with limited rush-hour operations, union says.
- On Nov. 1, 2025, Montreal's regular bus and Metro service was halted as roughly 4,500 bus drivers, Metro operators and other station employees joined the union's first strike in 38 years.
- The union says its demands center on schedules and unpaid work as maintenance workers with the Syndicat du Transport de Montréal launched a month-long strike while the union's 24-hour walkout awaits a negotiations update at 11 a.m.
- The disruption coincides with major sporting events including Montreal Alouettes, Laval Rocket and Montreal Canadiens games, while Bixi Montréal boosts service and Communauto and Uber expand car-sharing options.
- STM says reduced service will continue for the next 7 days, with adapted transit operating and buses and Metro limited to rush-hour hours, and monthly STM passes can be refunded before the first of the month.
- Quebec's labour tribunal framed its decision by saying it cannot weigh voting rights against strike rights and ruled halting transit for 24 hours does not threaten public safety; Metro stations will close gradually, and the maintenance strike includes municipal election day, Sunday.
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No Bus or Metros This Saturday in Montreal Because of Transit Strike
There’s no regular bus or metro service at all today in Montreal because of a transit strike. Roughly 4,500 bus drivers, metro operators and other station employees are taking part in the strike, the union’s first in 38 years. The disruption coincides with major sporting events like the Montreal Alouettes playoff game this afternoon and the Laval Rocket and Montreal Canadiens games in the evening, ones fans usually get to via public transit. Par…
Uber at a double price, sport stadiums not filled, discontented users: the strike of the Montreal Transport Corporation (STM) bus and metro drivers caused disruptions on Saturday. For the first time in 38 years, no subways or buses will be available throughout the day.
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No bus or metros this Saturday in Montreal because of transit strike
MONTRÉAL — There’s no regular bus or metro service at all today in Montreal because of a transit strike. Roughly 4,500 bus drivers, metro operators and other station employees are taking part in the strike, the union’s first in 38 years.
Since Saturday, November 1st, a new strike by maintenance workers at the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has been underway across the network. This pressure tactic will result in a significant reduction in bus and metro service in the city outside of peak hours for the next few weeks. However, there are several alternative transportation options available.
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