The STM Plans To Cut Back Montreal Bus & Metro Service In 2023 Because It's Broke
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is strapped for cash and planning to cut back on services as a result. The transit agency released its 2023 budget showing a $77.7M deficit and citing inflation and pandemic recovery as major shortfall drivers. Some expenses were pushed to 2022 to cover emergency measures during the onset of COVID-19, around the time that pricey but necessary maintenance projects began on AZUR trains. The agency said "constructive discussions" are underway with financial partners to identify solutions. In the meantime, there are plans to reduce service in...
Source: mtlblog.com