Public transit company Exo says some measures introduced in Quebec’s 2026–2027 finances align with its recognized wants, whereas key funding gaps stay — notably for accessibility tasks.
The company stated it’s being attentive to the provincial finances launched Wednesday, pointing to the indexation of the land transportation networks fund and the addition of recent funding for public transit infrastructure within the Quebec Infrastructure Plan.
Infrastructure funding enhance seen as optimistic step
Exo welcomed the rise in out there funding for infrastructure, saying it may assist enhancements and growth throughout its community.
“The rise in funds out there for infrastructure is nice information. We hope this can even be mirrored in an growth of exo’s public transit capital plan, which might enable us to reinstate sure infrastructure enchancment and growth tasks. These are important measures to make sure the community’s long-term viability, enhance the shopper expertise, and assist sustainable mobility in quickly rising sectors,” emphasised Marc Rousseau, CEO of exo.
Accessibility funding nonetheless lacking, company says
Regardless of these good points, exo expressed disappointment over the absence of funding particularly devoted to creating public transit infrastructure extra accessible.
The company had reiterated that want in a press launch issued every week forward of the finances.
Exo stated accessibility tasks profit a variety of customers, together with folks with disabilities, households with strollers, people with short-term accidents, travellers with baggage and seniors.
The group stated it stays firmly dedicated to creating its community extra accessible and inclusive, and can proceed to push for focused funding.
A serious transit supplier in Larger Montreal
Exo is the second-largest public transit operator within the larger Montreal area, serving riders throughout the North and South Shore.
Its community spans 4,000 sq. kilometres and covers 82 municipalities throughout the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, in addition to Saint-Jérôme and Kahnawake.
Via a mixture of commuter trains, buses, paratransit and shared taxi companies, the company goals to develop progressive and greener transportation choices.