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The STM completes cyber attack investigation

With the support of external experts, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has completed its internal investigation of the ransomware cyber attack that occurred on October 19.

Pie-IX BRT : Major upcoming work in the Jean-Talon area

Pie-IX BRT : Major upcoming work in the Jean-Talon area

The integrated Pie-IX BRT project office is entering an important work phase this month—the construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting the BRT to the future métro station of the Blue line extension, at the corner of Pie-IX Boulevard and Jean-Talon Street.

STM continues testing long-range electric bus

STM continues testing long-range electric bus

Staying the course toward the electrification of the surface network, STM teams conducted tests and trials of the first model of the New Flyer long-range electric bus series without passengers. These tests ensure that the vehicle’s performance fulfills the STM’s operational requirements.

Face coverings mandatory on public transit: STM’s reaction

Face coverings mandatory on public transit: STM’s reaction

Following the Quebec government’s announcement, and despite the fact that the Ministerial Order setting out all terms of application has not yet been issued, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) favourably welcomes the decision to make face coverings mandatory on public transit.

STM to issue weekly updates on employees who have contracted COVID-19

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) wishes to inform the media that from now on it will provide updates on the condition of employees who have received a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis. It will do so in two ways, depending on the level of risk assessed by the Direction de la santé publique (DSP

Monday, March 2 : Skip the lines and buy your pass today!

Monday, March 2 : Skip the lines and buy your pass today!

Over the next three days, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will run a campaign encouraging customers to purchase their monthly passes in advance and avoid having to wait in the particularly long lines expected on Monday, March 2.

STM: Drivers wanted

STM: Drivers wanted

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is launching a recruitment campaign aimed at hiring approximately 500 drivers and to replenish its bank of candidates.

Update on the suspension of the STM’s maintenance union president

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has a zero tolerance policy regarding intimidation and verbal abuse of its employees. The Act Respecting Occupational Health and Safety also requires that the STM take all the necessary measures to safeguard the health and ensure the safety and integrity of all workers.

New hybrid buses now on the STM network

New hybrid buses now on the STM network

Here’s some good news for STM customers to start the year: We have already received 32 of the 300 hybrid buses expected to arrive in 2020 and an average of 30 vehicles will continue to be delivered per month.