We prioritized the review of our network in these sectors in order to align our services with the launch of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) on the South Shore. In spring 2023, the REM’s South Shore segment will link Montreal’s Central Station to three stations on the South Shore. From this date forward, buses that used to cross the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge will now take passengers to one of the REM stations, where they can travel on to downtown Montreal or transfer towards other destinations on the South Shore.

The target date announced last October for the opening of the REM is spring 2023. The precise date will be shared approximately one month in advance.

An information campaign and activities will be deployed at this time to guide our customers through these significant changes.

Users can enjoy a region that is better connected, notably thanks to simpler transfers to other exo sectors and Réseau de Transport de Longueuil (RTL) services. As well, more citizens will now be within walking distance of a bus stop. The new bus network will also be perfectly aligned with the REM, with 15 routes that directly serve its stations. Service to commercial and industrial hubs has also been improved, during both peak and off-peak periods.

As soon as the REM opens on the South Shore, our buses will no longer have access to the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge. To get to Montreal, you may use our bus services to connect with the REM, which can then take you to several Montreal destinations. Certain bus routes will continue to serve major hubs in Longueuil (metro) and Montreal via the Mercier Bridge.

Also note that this situation has allowed exo to add more local routes as well as routes that facilitate cross-suburb travel.

Learn more about the new and improved network

The routes that link Le Richelain and Roussillon with downtown Montreal via the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge have been modified in order to serve South Shore REM stations directly when they open. As well, local service has been configured in order to limit the transfers necessary to get to the REM.

Yes! The new bus network will improve east-west service. We’re planning to better align our services with those of the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) in order to facilitate travel between regions. The new REM terminals will be privileged areas for transfers between the two networks.

Yes, boarding and disembarking outside the territory we serve as well as transfers with the REM, STM and RTL are permitted, depending on your fare. To board an exo bus and travel into RTL or STM territory, you must hold a valid transit fare.

Learn more about the fare zones and valid fares for exo’s territory (French)

The preliminary estimated travel times to the REM are as follows:^*

To see the REM travel times, click on the station you’ll be using:

• Brossard Station

• Panama Station

^*This is a preliminary estimate based on current data regarding anticipated traffic conditions. These estimates are valid for periods of traffic congestion (pre-pandemic), during morning rush hour.

The last departures from Panama bus terminal are scheduled at 1:22 a.m. on weekdays and 1:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. From Brossard bus terminal, the last departures are scheduled at 6:20p.m. on weekdays only (no service during weekends).

Trip planners (Chrono, Transit, Google) will be available one month before the new network opens.

Several stops will remain unchanged, while new stops will be added and others removed.

Yes, Candiac Station will be served by two bus routes: the current T36 and T37 taxi routes have been modified slightly and service will be provided by minibus (routes 146 and 147). We’ve also added a new connecting route on reservation at Candiac station for the town of Saint-Philippe (route 135).