Electric bikes, electric scooters, electric boards or even segwa are now prohibited on the metro and buses. Standard bikes and dogs will still be able to board, under certain conditions.
This was announced by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) on Thursday in a new version of its regulations on rolling stock on its network.
“The growth in the number of combustion events caused by the batteries of such devices, particularly in England, the United States and Canada, as well as the absence of standards governing the manufacturing of these batteries supported the STM’s decision », We can read in a press release.
The STM emphasizes, however, that this decision “is likely to change when the different levels of government have legislated on the control of batteries.”
These regulatory changes must be submitted for approval to the agglomeration council on December 19. If this change is accepted, it will come into force in the coming weeks.
-Standard bikes and dogs always accepted
Pedal bikes will still be able to board the metro. As a reminder, the regulations ask cyclists to limit the number of bicycles per car to two and to avoid the lead car due to the presence of school groups, daycare services and people with functional limitations.
Finally, given the success of its pilot project concerning access to dogs, the STM decided to perpetuate this measure. “The experience gained […] made it possible to demonstrate that the instructions […] are sufficient to ensure harmonious cohabitation between all customers,” we can read.
The rules for dog owners therefore remain the same: the animal must be equipped with a muzzle and a leash throughout the journey. The owner must stop all barking, pick up and clean up any mess the animal may leave, and avoid the lead car on the subway.
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