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STM freezes fare hikes until July 2016

A stock image of an STM bus in Montreal. The Canadian Press Images/Lee Brown

MONTREAL – The STM has unveiled its budget and the good news is – there won’t be a fare hike.

The bad news is the freeze will only be in effect until July, 2016.

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At that time, the financial situation will be re-evaluated.

A monthly pass will continue to cost $82 and a single ride will stay at $3.25.

Last year was a difficult one for the STM after the public complained about the reliability of the buses and the shortage of drivers.

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