If you regularly ride the STM or commute into Montreal from Laval or the South Shore, expect to pay more for your monthly pass starting Tuesday.
Back in April, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) announced a fare increase for most transit passes in Greater Montreal, and it officially kicks in on July 1.
That means if you’re planning to load a monthly pass this weekend, it’ll cost you more than it did in June — especially if you commute across zones.
For riders in zone A (which covers the entire island of Montreal), a monthly pass is jumping from $94 to $104.50. That’s more than a 10% hike.
If you commute from Laval (zone B), the monthly fare is increasing from $154.50 to $164.50. For those crossing through all three zones (A, B, and C), like commuters from Longueuil, the monthly rate will rise slightly from $196 to $200.50.
Here’s a price breakdown of new fares in key zones:
Zone A (Montreal)
- 1 ride: $3.75
- 2 rides: $7.00
- 10 rides: $34.25
- Monthly pass: $104.50
Zones A & B (e.g. Montreal + Laval)
- 1 ride: $5.00
- Monthly pass: $164.50
Zones A, B & C (e.g. Montreal + Laval + South Shore)
- 1 ride: $7.00
- Monthly pass: $200.50
All zones (A to D)
- 1 ride: $9.50
- Monthly pass: $275.50
The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) says the increase is meant to “limit the financial impact on customers” while ensuring that it can “continue to offer a reliable and efficient service.”
On the upside, single-ride fares and evening or weekend deals are staying the same — at least for now. A one-way fare within zone A still costs $3.75, and the Unlimited Evening and Unlimited Weekend passes remain unchanged.
No changes have been made to discounts for students, seniors, or families. Kids aged 11 and under can still ride free with a fare-paying adult, and the Free 65+ OPUS card is still available for seniors living on the island of Montreal.
So if you’re someone who loads their monthly OPUS at the last minute, just know your next trip to the métro might hit your wallet a little harder than usual.
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