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As the STM strike grinds Montreal’s transit to a halt, officials are now pushing for a mediator to break the deadlock. The strike has inadvertently transformed the city’s streets into a cyclist haven, with record numbers opting for two wheels over the paralyzed metro and bus system, much to everyone’s bemusement.
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