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Being a leader in sustainable mobility
As a public transit provider, the STM is a natural ally in the fight against climate change. Electrifying our bus network is in line with our commitment to do even more and is an integral part of our 2030 Strategic Organizational Plan (2030 SOP - in french only).
Quick updates
A new electric bus model makes its debut
In June, we welcomed our first LFSe+ electric bus, manufactured by Novabus. The bus spent its first few weeks in testing, running without passengers on board. Once in service, it will be ready to ride. More buses of the same model will be joining the fleet throughout the year.
Features of the LFSe+
- An interior with 28 seats, including:
- 21 fixed seats
- 7 fold-down seats
- 2 spaces for wheelchairs
- Optimized heating and air conditioning with a more evenly distributed ventilation system installed at the centre of the bus
- A quiet motor with a pedestrian warning sound for safety
- Better-lit doorways for easier boarding and exiting
- An audible alert when the front doors open for customers with visual impairments
- An operator’s cab with an anti-assault door
- Plug-in charging on both sides of the bus
The many advantages of electrifying public transit
For our customers and the public
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned buses
- Improved quality of life in our neighbourhoods thanks to quieter, cleaner, greener buses
For the environment
- A reduction in air pollution and GHG emissions
- A reduction in our dependence on oil
For the economy
- Support for Quebec companies
- Use of clean (non-polluting) energy produced in Quebec
A few years ago, we started making the shift toward hybrid technology by acquiring buses that emit 30% fewer greenhouse gases than diesel buses. At the same time, we ran tests to find the most suitable configurations and charging options for electric buses in order to best meet the full range of public transit needs.
Electric buses
Our fleet consists of 30 New Flyer 40-foot buses and 1 Novabus LFSe+ 40-foot bus. Learn more about electric buses
Hybrid buses
We currently have more than 871 hybrid buses in service.
Did you know? 49 % of the buses in our fleet are either hybrid or electric.
