STM strike schedule for November: What’s running and when in Montréal (Nov. 1–28)

Montréal’s public transit will operate on an essential-service timetable throughout November as STM maintenance employees plan a month-long strike from Saturday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 28, unless a deal is reached earlier. Riders should expect significantly reduced métro and bus hours outside rush periods, plus targeted late-night service. Separate strike notices from bus and métro operators for Nov. 1, 15 and 16 could further affect availability on those specific days. Plan ahead and check times before every trip; details may evolve.

STM strike: the November overview

• Strike window: Nov. 1–28 (all days of the week).

• Service model: Essential services only—short rush-hour windows in the morning and afternoon, plus a late-night window.

• Potential extra disruptions: Additional operator job actions on Nov. 1, 15, 16 may modify the timetable for those dates.

• Paratransit: Maintained at all times during the strike period.

STM métro hours during the strike

The métro will open at 6:30 a.m. each day. Station entrances are locked before that time.

Daily service windows (all lines):

• Morning: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

• Afternoon: 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

• Late night: 11:00 p.m. – usual closing time (gradual station closures as last trains pass)

Saturdays: The métro operates late night only (11:00 p.m. to closing). No morning or afternoon service windows on Saturdays under the essential timetable.

Tip: Last-train times vary by station in each window. Allow extra time to enter before gates close and to make transfers.

STM bus service windows during the strike

Buses will run in short blocks aligned with peak demand, with long no-service gaps between them.

Daily service windows (most routes):

• Morning: 6:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

• Afternoon: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Late night: 11:15 p.m. – 1:15 a.m.

Outside these windows, no departures are scheduled, and many lines will not run at all. Trips that start inside a window generally continue to the terminus.

School specials: School routes are subject to the same restricted windows. Aim for departures that begin within the operating blocks above.

Quick reference: essential-service windows

All times local (ET). “Closing” follows the network’s usual last-train schedule with gradual station shutdowns.

What to expect on Nov. 1, 15 and 16

Separate operator strike notices are in place for Nov. 1, 15 and 16. Essential-service levels for those dates are expected to be shared closer to the day and could differ from the base schedule above. If you must travel on those dates, verify your exact line shortly before departure and consider earlier trains/buses within the active window.

How to adapt your commute during the STM strike

• Travel inside the first 30 minutes of any window to avoid cut-offs as stations begin closing for the next gap.

• Build transfer slack: Even small delays can push connections outside the active window.

• Late-night planning: The last active window starts at 11:00 p.m. (métro) and 11:15 p.m. (bus)—use it to return home, but check last-train times for your station.

• Accessibility: Paratransit remains available; book as early as possible.

• Events and exams: For time-critical trips, arrange backups (bike, taxi, carshare) in case a window change impacts your route.

Why the STM strike schedule matters

The compressed timetable concentrates demand into short bursts, increasing platform crowding and bus loads. Expect pressure points at major interchanges and on trunk bus corridors feeding the métro just before window closures. Employers, schools and event organizers may need to flex start times, especially on Saturdays when the métro runs only late at night.

Status: As of today, the November essential-service schedule and paratransit continuity are set, with targeted operator actions possible on Nov. 1, 15 and 16. If negotiations progress, the strike could be shortened or service windows adjusted; treat this as a live situation and recheck before you go.