Société de transport de Montréal

Area served	Montréal, QC
Founded	2002 (from STCUM)
Fleet size	2035 buses 881 métro cars
Number of routes	221 (bus) 4 (métro)
Ridership	429,500,000(2017)
Union	SCFP Local 1983

The Société de transport de Montréal or Montreal Transit Corporation is the agency that operates buses and the Métro in the urban agglomeration of Montreal, Québec.

History

The Société de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal (STCUM) was renamed the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) in 2002. The name change occurred to reflect the merger of the 28 municipalities on the Island of Montreal into one 'mega-city' called Montreal. However, several of these municipalities have since left the mega-city and are now independent towns, but continue to contract with the STM to provide transit service. Funding for the contracted service, is payed by the de-merged municipalities through taxes to what remains of the mega-city of Montreal.

Timeline of transit service in the Montreal area:

• Montreal City Passenger Railway Company (MSR) - 1861-1886
• Montreal Island Beltline Railway (MTR) - (1893-1899)
• Montreal Terminal Railway - (1899-1911)
• Montreal Public Service Corporation (STP) - (1910-1911)
• Montreal Park and Island Railway - (1894-1901)
• Montreal Suburban Tramway and Power - (1904-1910)
• Commission de tramway Montreal - (1918)
• Montreal Street Railway Company - (1886-1911)
• Montreal Tramways Company (MTR and MPIR) - (January 1911 - December 1950)
• Commission de transport de Montréal (CTM) - (January 1951 - December 1969)
• Commission de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal (CTCUM) - (January 1970 - June 1985)
• Société de transport de la communauté urbaine de Montréal (STCUM) - (June 1985 - December 2001)

Bus fleet roster

Active

The current STM bus fleet consists of NFI XE40, Nova Bus LFS and LFS Artic buses. As of December 2005, the entire fleet is equipped with GFI Odyssey fareboxes, which replaced the old Cleveland fareboxes.

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
26-001 to 26-086		2006	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP552C	26-001 to 26-020 were built in 2005 with rear drum brakes 26-021 and above are the first units to have all wheel disc brakes
27-001 to 27-030		2007	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP552C
27-501 to 27-536		2007	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	First series to features EPA 2007 compliant engines
28-001 to 28-132		2008	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	28-008, 010-012, 014, 015, 018, 024, and 026 have AMOBI Tech 3000 driver's seats on trial Buses from 28-084 onward feature new electronic bells
29-001 to 29-071		2009	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	First series of buses to feature new chevron livery Have wider front doors and a new interior seating arrangement 29-007 was the first bus from this series to enter active service as of February 5, 2009 Buses 29-048 and above are equipped with CCTV
29-072 to 29-156		2009-2010	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	First third-generation LFS (new front and rear) Buses 29-115 and up have new a new style of seats, full-length side displays, and digital run boxes Buses 29-149 to 29-156 were built in 2010 and are equipped with luggage racks for route 747 service
29-801 to 29-858		2009	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP604C	29-801-804 have a different style of seat fabric, and are equipped with Faraday bells
30-001 to 30-094		2010	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	Slightly different interior seating arrangement 30-001 to 30-020 equipped with luggage racks for service on route 747.
30-095 to 30-255		2010	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B
30-256		2009	Nova Bus	LFS	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Nova Bus/STM EPA 2010 demo.
30-801 to 30-851		2010	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP604C
30-852 to 30-882		2010	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1700B
31-001 to 31-237		2010-2011	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	31-001 to 31-008, 31-211 to 31-220 equipped with luggage racks for service on route 747.
31-801 to 31-862		2011	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1700B
32-001 to 32-032		2011-2012	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B
32-801 to 32-810		2012	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1700B
33-801 to 33-845		2013	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1700B
36-001 to 36-027		2016	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins ISB 6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	First new hybrid buses since 2008, and first 4th generation buses for STM 20 with have air conditioning activated, 7 won't 36-018 and up are fitted with frameless windows
36-028 to 36-051		2016	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins ISB 6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	All fitted with A/C; 36-040 and up are fitted with sliding windows
36-901 to 36-903		2016	Nova Bus	LFSe	TM4 LSM280		Battery-electric buses; operate exclusively on route 36. Fitted with frameless windows.
37-001 to 37-054		2017	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins ISB 6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	All fitted with A/C and frameless windows.
37-055 to 37-107		2017	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	All fitted with A/C and frameless windows.
38-001 to 38-100		2018	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	Latter half feature the new driver side window.
39-001 to 39-150		2018-19	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	39-001 to -015 equipped with luggage racks for service on route 747.
39-901 to 39-904		2019	Nova Bus	LFSe	TM4 LSM280		Battery-electric buses; operate exclusively on route 36.
40-001 to 40-251		2019-20	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200	32 buses were delivered by January 2020. Average of 30 buses delivered per month. First series to feature raised roofline and Luminator LED destination sign.
40-902 to 40-930		2019-20	New Flyer	XE40			Part of a 40 bus order with 30 buses going to STM and 10 buses going to Société de transport de Laval
41-001 to 41-129		2021	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200
42-001 to 42-049		2022	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins B6.7	BAE HybriDrive HDS200

Inactive

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
39-701 to 39-704		2019	BYD	K7M			Delivered to Saint-Laurent in 2019. Were to be used on route 212. Never entered service, currently stored.

On order

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes

Retired

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
21-001 to 21-150		1978-79	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Formerly STCUM 21-001 to 21-150
22-001 to 22-150		1979-80	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Formerly STCUM 22-001 to 22-150 Random buses equipped with front suicide arrows for service on route 505 during the 90's
23-001 to 23-150		1980-81	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Formerly STCUM 23-001 to 23-150 Random buses equipped with green diamond R-Bus shields for use on routes 535/545 during the 90's
24-001 to 24-165		1981	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Formerly STCUM 24-001 to 24-165. 24-140 was GM turbo demo and later bought by the STCUM 24-151 to 24-165 originally delivered as 25-001 to 25-015; had 'GMC' on front crest. 24-131 to 24-139 renumbered 44-131 to 44-139 for suburban West Island service 24-141 to 24-150 renumbered 44-141 to 44-150 for suburban West Island service Random buses equipped with green diamond R-Bus shields for use on routes 535/545 during the 90's
25-001 to 25-015 (1st)	Renumbered 24-151 to 24-165 before entering service.
25-001 to 25-085		1982	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	1983 models. Had 'GM' on front crest. 25-085 was delivered with an experimental demo luminator destination. After 1 year, it was removed in 1983. This bus is now awaiting restoration by the FHTCQ.
33-001 to 33-008		1983	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Only suburbans ordered by the STCUM Used for sightseeing tours and later on for mainly West Island routes until 1999 33-003 fully restored by a private collector in the Montreal area 33-008 fully restored and kept for historical purposes by the FHTCQ
44-131 to 44-139, 44-141 to 44-142, 44-144 to 44-150		1981	GMDD	T6H-5307N New Look	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Originally numbered 24-131 to 24-139, 24-141 to 24-142, and 24-144 to 24-150; renumbered and used for West Island service 44-140 and 44-143 never existed as 24-140 and 24-143 were never renumbered
53-001 to 53-040		1983	GMDD	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	First order of Classics built and delivered Ordered as 26-001 to 26-040 but renumbered before delivery 53-002 was a CNG test bus Had blue vinyl seating 53-010 was last remaining 1983 Classic in service until October 2004
54-001 to 54-060		1984	GMDD	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730	Had blue vinyl seating 54-025 was last remaining 1984 Classic in service until August 5, 2004
55-001 to 55-075		1985	GMDD	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V731	First series of the STM to feature fibre glass shell seats 55-001 is now owned by the FHTCQ 55-051 had suburban seating
56-001 to 56-075		1986	GMDD	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V731	56-001 fitted with Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engine in 1988 for testing purposes 56-007, 017, 027, 037 and 047 got Luminator signs in 1989 for testing purposes 56-042 retired due to major fire by vandals in 1992 56-073 was last remaining 1986 Classic with the "white stripe" paint scheme
59-001 to 59-059		1989	MCI	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison V731-D	Formerly STCUM 59-001 to 59-059 All buses in this series are now retired. 59-016 was the sole remaining 1989 Classic as of Fall 2008, but was retired on October 8, 2008 59-039 retired after accident Last series in the STM to feature roll signs The 59 series were the most powerful of all Classics with 253 HP engines
60-001 to 60-079		1990	MCI	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison V731-D	Formerly STCUM 60-001 to 60-079 60-013 the last bus of this series was retired in September 2009 First buses to be equipped with Luminator digital displays
11-001 to 11-100		1991	MCI	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison VR731-D	Formerly STCUM 11-001 to 11-100
12-001 to 12-101		1992-1993	MCI	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison VR731-D	Formerly STCUM 12-001 to 12-101 12-099 is built by Nova Bus and is the first 40-foot Nova Bus Classic
13-001 to 13-100		1993-1994	Nova Bus	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison VR731-D	Formerly STCUM 13-001 to 13-100 13-068 retired to become the STM "Funambus"
14-002 to 14-181		1994	Nova Bus	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison VR731-D	Formerly STCUM 14-001 to 14-181 14-001 sold to Autocar Tradition/Autobus Québec/Autocars des Chutes. 14-015 was final bus in series active
15-001 to 15-140		1994-1995	Nova Bus	TC40-102N Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison VR731-D	Formerly STCUM 15-001 to 15-140 15-140 final Classic in service
16-001 to 16-180		1995-1996	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins C8.3	Allison B400R	Formerly STCUM 16-001 to 16-180 First low-floor buses in Montréal
17-001 to 17-180		1997	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins C8.3	Allison B400R	Formerly STCUM 17-001 to 17-180
18-001 to 18-096		1998	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	18-001 to 18-072: Cummins C8.3 18-073 to 18-096: Cummins ISC	Allison B400R	Formerly STCUM 18-001 to 18-096 Final bus (18-064) withdrawn July 2014
21-202 to 21-275		2001	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISC	ZF 5HP552C	Formerly STCUM 21-202 to 21-275 21-201 was pilot bus, returned to Nova Bus Last series of the STM to have the 911 and Luminator signs Final bus (21-268) withdrawn May 2018
22-201 to 22-425		2002	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISC	ZF 5HP552C	Buses 22-374 and 22-375 do not exist Random buses from this series have been retrofitted with fabric material insert seats.
23-201 to 23-239		2003	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISC	ZF 5HP552C	First buses to feature larger LED tail lights
24-201 to 24-307		2004	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISC	ZF 5HP552C	Random buses from this series have been retrofitted with fabric material insert seats.
25-201 to 25-248		2005	Nova Bus	LFS 40102	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP552C	First buses to use extra-large Axion signs First buses to feature fabric material inserts in seats The last few units are built with all wheel disc brakes instead of rear brake drums for testing
28-701 to 28-708		2008	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins ISL	Allison EP40 hybrid system	Entered service on April 21, 2008. 28-701 is the first hybrid to receive the new livery.
30-401 to 30-412		2010	Ford/Girardin	E-450 SuperDuty/G5	Ford 6.0L Power Stroke	Ford TorqShift 5R110W	Used for route 212 and Navette Or shuttle service
32-401 to 32-404		2012	GMC/Girardin	G4500/G5	GM Duramax 6.6L	GM 6L90	Used for route 212 and Navette Or shuttle service Not Accessible
74-701 to 74-718		Various	MCI	J4500			Were temporarily leased from Groupe Galland and MCI Rental until late 2016 unil the new 2017 hybrids arrived Used exclusively on the 747 Airport bus line to ease overcrowding on the current LFS Front row seats removed to accommodate farebox; toilets deactivated STM allows standing in the coach, unlike most other coach operators

Demonstrators

Fleet number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
20102		2003	Van Hool	AG300	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.3E	Leased from RTL Tested April 20-21, 2005
6112		2001	NFI	D60LF	Detroit Diesel S50EGR	Allison B500R	Leased from OC Transpo. Tested April 20-21, 2005.
40881		2008	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL	Voith D854.5	Nova Bus demo
40882		2008	Nova Bus	LFS Artic	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP604C	Nova Bus demo
456-1		2008	Nova Bus	LFS	Cummins ISL	ZF 6HP554C	Nova Bus demo
40-801		2010	Irisbus	Citelis 18	Iveco Tector 6	BAE Systems HDS 200 hybrid system	Arrived late March 2012 In service from May 7 to August 16, 2012 Evaluation of the series hybrid system
33-999		2013	Nova Bus	LFS HEV	Cummins ISB6.7	BAE Systems HDS 200 hybrid system	In service beginning June 10
		2017	NFI	XE35	Siemens ELFA2	Direct drive	Displayed to staff October 31, 2018

Surface network

Current routes

The STM currently operates over 170 daytime routes and 20 nighttime routes. The STM offers paratransit services for handicapped passengers and seven Taxibus lines where it is not possible to establish conventional bus service.

• Regular (10 to 99)
• Regular (100 to 199)
• Regular (200 to 225)
• Navette Or (252 to 263)
• Taxi collectif (270 to 292)
• Night (350 to 382)
• Express (401 to 496)
• Shuttle (7xx, 8xx and 968)

Bus garages/divisions

The STM currently has nine bus divisions (centres de transport), including one dedicated to paratransit (Saint-Michel). A new conventional bus division (Bellechasse) is set to open in 2024, replacing the aging Saint-Denis.

Code	Name
50	Stinson
54	Anjou
55	Saint-Denis
56	LaSalle
57	Mont-Royal
58	Legendre
59	Frontenac
60	Saint-Laurent
62	Saint-Michel

Métro network

Main article: Montréal Métro

The Montreal Métro was introduced in 1966 in preparation for Canada's 100th birthday and Expo 67 in Montreal, the second such system in Canada. Instead of traditional steel-wheeled trains, it is a rubber-tired metro, based on technology developed for the Paris Métro; Montreal's system was the first in the world to be entirely rubber-tired.

Transport adapté

The STM offers paratransit service to riders with disabilities that prevent them from using the conventional network. Service is door-to-door and by reservation only. The service is only open to those who qualify according to the Ministère des Transports du Québec’s Paratransit Eligibility Policy.

The STM has a dedicated fleet of 86 minibuses for paratransit service. The vast majority of these vehicles are Girardin Minibus G5 bodies on a General Motors or Ford chassis. The bus fleet is supplemented by contracted taxis.

External links

• Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
• CBC Radio and TV archives about the Montreal Metro and Toronto Subway
• Montreal by Metro