The manager of commuter trains and bus lines in Montreal’s suburbs, Exo, warned on Sunday that its customers may have to deal with schedule changes in January due to COVID-19.
The manager must return to his usual schedule for the winter on Monday, but the latter promises to be upset if network employees contract the coronavirus.
“Exo will do everything in its power to provide all the services scheduled on the regular schedule […]. However, depending on the staff available to provide bus, train and paratransit services, certain schedules might be revised at short notice, ”admitted the carrier which provides bus services in all the cities of Greater Montreal. , with the exception of the metropolis, Laval and Longueuil.
Consequently, Exo asks its customers to diligently monitor the online public transport schedule, which might be updated at the last minute.
In addition, the organization indicated that the paratransit service will remain available during the curfew, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., but only for people having to travel for work or for medical reasons.
“The last few weeks have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over and that the situation is likely to be very changeable in the weeks and months to come. It is therefore essential to plan your trips well and to familiarize yourself with the information tools, ”said the carrier, inviting its customers to download the Chrono application, which warns users of service disruptions.
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