STM - Society in motion
Articulated buses February 11, 2009
Be on the lookout! Starting in fall 2009, new articulated buses will be running along Montréal’s busiest roads. With 19 metres in length (62 feet), these articulated giants are 6 metres longer (20 feet) than standard buses, which allows them to carry a greater number of passengers.
Introduced into service after two years of testing, these leading-technology vehicles provide 50% more seats, while ensuring more comfort, more room to move about and better security.
By 2011, some 202 articulated buses will have replaced as many standard buses, enabling the STM to serve a greater number of passengers each time the bus goes by. Proof that public transit is On the move…
