Greater Montreal public transit fares to increase an average 3% on July 1
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The fare increases come while a large political debate dominates the halls of city hall in Montreal and the corridors of the national assembly in Quebec City.
Public transit fares are increasing by an average of three per cent on July 1 in Greater Montreal, Global News has learned.
All users of transit agencies in the Montreal metropolitan community will be affected by the hikes.
“It’s a shame — I’m already paying quite a lot,” Alex Morin, an STM user, told Global News. “Going to have to start to penny-pinch even more now.”
The variations will depend on the transit agency and the type of pass being purchased but everyone will see an increase.
“I’d rather see my tax dollars go to supporting free public transit,” Sally Livingston, also an STM user, told Global News.
The fare increases come while a large political debate dominates the halls of city hall in Montreal and the corridors of the national assembly in Quebec City.
According to L’autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), which manages fare prices and the budgets of the transit agencies, the combined deficits are projected to reach $561 million in 2025.
Funding for public transit is roughly shared between user fares, municipal subsidies and government funding. The CAQ maintains it invests more in public transit than any other government in the history of Quebec.
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