Montreal mayor feels Quebec budget will lead to cuts in public transit services [Video]

Some are criticizing the CAQ’s 2024 budget over the lack of support for public transit.

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante said it’s a big mistake and could lead to cuts in services.

“Right now, I’m disappointed, but I’m not going to leave it at that,” said Plante. “There’s no way. We’re going to fight.”

The mayor is not the only one disappointed.

The budget will cut $400 million in provincial aid for public transportation and does not include any new investment for future projects.

Public transit agencies have been calling for more financing to help with fewer riders and less revenue since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

The Montreal regional transportation authority (ARTM) said in a statement: “For us, the impasse remains regarding sharing the shortfall of $561 million from public transit for the year 2025. Faced with this situation, we may have to recommend difficult choices.”

Plante worries that service cuts may result.

“Cutting services to me would be such a failure for our society,” she …