Montreal reports a 15-20% increase in public transit trips among seniors aged 65+ after introducing a free fare program on July 1, 2023.

Montreal reports a 15-20% increase in public transit trips among seniors aged 65+ after introducing a free fare program for local seniors starting on July 1, 2023. The program offers free fare for transit trips within the city and suburbs on Montreal Island. 47% of eligible residents had signed up for the program by the end of 2023, according to a 2025 budget planning document published by the city.

April 27, 2024
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