Montreal Transit Fares Rise This Summer

0:00Public transit fares in the Montreal region are heading up the summer, announced Friday by the regional transport authority. Most increases stay modest, around 3% to keep the system running smooth while folks deal with rising costs. Single-use tickets like 1 or 2-trip bus fares and all-zone passes won't budge at all. But monthly options are taking a hit. Regular all-mode passes jump $5.50, reduce ones, $3.25. Bus only monthly's rise $4.75 for regular riders, $3 for reduced. The authority gets it. Living expenses are squeezing household hard. Their main goal is keeping transit accessible for daily commuters without tanking the network's finances. These hikes align with their yearly adjustment plan. Plus, temporary fares tie to the South Shore rim white rail wrap-up to July 1st. No more special monthly or 10-trip RTL rim bundles. Riders switch to standard all-mode tickets for buses and REM combined.

1:03That sets the stage for summer travel, so plan your passes accordingly and keep riding smart. That's your Canada News today update, AI-powered and always on.