Montreal Public Transit

• Montreal commuters can now reload OPUS cards with a smartphone. Here’s how

  Chrono accepts debit, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google pay as payment methods for Montreal public transit users to purchase passes online.

  Tech

  Apr 10
  
• Organizations call Quebec government’s public transit record ‘atrocious’

  Seven different groups attacked the Legault government on Monday for its lack of "ambition" in creating new public transit options.

  Politics

  Feb 12
  
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• Montreal’s REM train network not as accessible as promised, advocates say

  Some transit users are claiming the REM isn't as accessible as promised. Those who have mobility issues say there are a lot of problems that need to be addressed.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2023
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• Mission Impossible: Montreal’s new light-rail train traps users in railway garage

  Track switch problems caused a 75-minute delay at the height of Monday's morning commute, and again around 11 p.m. Wednesday's delay was linked to a computer issue.

  Traffic

  Aug 2, 2023
• ‘Breaking-in’ period to be expected say REM train officials after service interruptions

  It emerged Tuesday that a second service interruption occurred at around 11 p.m. Monday and lasted about an hour, during which time would-be riders were directed to shuttle buses.

  Traffic

  Aug 1, 2023
• All aboard! Montreal’s light-rail train network officially inaugurated

  The majority of the rail system, called the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM, will open late next year, with an airport link to come in 2027.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
• All aboard: Light-rail trains between Montreal and south shore to launch on July 31

  The Réseau express métropolitain (REM)'s line to the city's south shore will be operational by July 31, the project's contractor announced Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• ‘We can’t pay for it’: Public transit users decry looming rate hikes in Montreal

  A single adult ticket for the bus and metro on the island of Montreal is increasing to $3.75, a $0.25 increase or seven per cent jump, starting in July.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
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• Bus drivers hold moment of silence in tribute to victims of Laval tragedy

  In honour of the victims of last week's tragedy in Laval, bus drivers across the Greater Montreal area will be holding a moment of silence Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Montreal’s public transit systems face $500 million shortfall in 2023

  Making up that shortfall is proving difficult, as ridership remains well below pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023