Montrealers urged to plan ahead as STM workers prepare to strike

Montrealers urged to plan ahead as STM workers prepare to strike

September 19, 2025 6:03 pm EST.

“A lot of people are going to be affected,” said one transit user in Montreal about the upcoming STM strike, which will reduce bus and metro service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 22. Adriana Gentile reports.

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