Public transit will be free for seniors across the island of Montreal as of July 1, 2023.
The free fare applies to buses, metros, commuter trains and the coming REM rails located in "Zone A" of the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM)'s system.
In other words, if you're a senior travelling within the agglomeration of Montreal, you can ride free as of next summer.
Off-island areas like Laval, Longueuil, and the North and South Shores are not included.
The initiative will cost the City of Montreal $40 million per year. A campaign promise for Mayor Valerie Plante, she is expected to make the official announcement next week, when she unveils the city's 2023 budget.
She said in a tweet that the measure is intended to help seniors fight isolation and inflation.
- With files from CTV News Montreal's Christine Long.
