Montreal protest pushes government for increased public transit funding
April 26, 2025, 12:21 pm
Under drizzly skies, Montreal demonstrators rallied to demand a boost in public transit funding. Occurring on Earth Day, the protest saw citizens braving the rain to call for more robust infrastructure and reliable services, urging government action for a sustainable and accessible urban mobility future.
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Malgré le temps gris, une petite foule de manifestants brave la pluie ce samedi afin de demander le financement public des transports collectifs, au centre-ville de Montréal.
Les organisateurs demandent que le gouvernement rehausse le financement du transport collectif.
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