Bixi and STM Announce New Initiatives

April 28, 2015

In an effort to approximate their activities, the Montreal Transit Society of Montreal (STM) and Montreal Bixi-announce initiatives and new for the 2015 season, to encourage mobility and integrated better serve Montrealers.

It is now possible to procure the Bixi key to STM service center, located at the Berri-UQAM station, as well as five other service points (stations Jean Talon, Lionel-Groulx, Côte-Vertu, Honoré-Beaugrand and Fairview terminus). After taking possession of the key, the client makes the turn by calling customer service Bixi at 514-789-BIXI. In less than five minutes, it is possible to ride a Bixi and enjoy a network of 460 stations in the Montreal area, as well Longueuil and Westmount.

When planning travel, Bixi stations even the STM website also Something new on the website of the STM: Bixi station locations, the number of bikes and anchor points available appear in page Home of the STM website . 

Stowage STM-Bixi: a new working committee in February, Montreal Bixi and the STM have set up a joint working committee to study different avenues of collaboration. The committee focused its discussions on four aspects, namely physical stowage (ex. Near the terminals Bixi metro stations), technological stowage (ex. Opus integrated card), the stevedoring tariff (ex. Various promotions and competition) and finally the informational stowage (ex. the trip calculator).

"Accessibility and usability of the Bixi system are important because they maximize the use of its service. The creation of a committee with the STM is in line with the vision of Bixi Montreal to be recognized as a key link in the Montreal public transit offer. We are excited about this collaboration, which looks promising. The initiatives put in place and those envisaged not only allow for greater fluidity between our modes of transport but also to the users of living improved experience, "said Marie Elaine Farley, chair of trustees of Bixi- Montreal.

Promotional offers enticing

Moreover, in addition to news of the 2015 season, promotional pricing offers STM-Bixi are renewed:

  • Customers who subscribe to the Opus Bixi year and receive $ 59 off ($ 20 discount on annual subscription of $ 39 BIXI and about Opus annual subscription applicable to the 11th month);
  • The Opus members and co receive 20 percent off the annual subscription to Bixi (program available to member companies);
  • Maestro subscribers receive occasional Bixi key and three free trials 24 hours;
  • Customers who purchase a monthly pass STM in June, July or August get a discount $15 on a monthly subscription to Bixi.

"Bixi and the STM must work together in an intermodal approach to encourage Montrealers to use public and active transport, which is, moreover, beneficial to health. If use public transit is equivalent to 30 minutes of walking a day, imagine the effect on your health if you complete your trip with a Bixi."Explained Philippe Schnobb, president of the board of the STM.

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