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Public transit riders in Montreal will soon feel another pinch on their wallets. The latest STM Montreal ticket price changes are set to take effect on July 1, as regional transit officials move ahead with a new fare structure for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
The changes, announced by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), will increase the cost of most fares across the network. While officials say they are trying to balance affordability with long-term sustainability, commuters should prepare for higher monthly and multi-trip costs.
Average Increase Set at 3 Percent
According to the ARTM, the overall fare adjustment will average about 3 percent. This includes several commonly used passes within the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) system.
Executive Director Benoît Gendron acknowledged that the increase comes at a difficult time for many households already dealing with rising living expenses. Still, the agency says maintaining and operating the transit network requires additional funding.
STM Montreal Ticket Price Changes: What’s Going Up
Here’s a breakdown of key fare increases riders will see:
- 10-trip pass (Zone A): $35.00 (up from $34.25)
- Weekly pass (All Modes A): $33.25 (up from $32.00)
- Monthly pass (All Modes A): $110.00 (up from $104.50)
- Monthly pass (Zones A and B): $170.00 (up from $164.50)
- 4-month pass (All Modes A): $251.00 (up from $240.00)
- Unlimited evening fare: $6.75 (up from $6.50)
Reduced monthly fares will also rise slightly, with an increase of $3.25.
Despite these hikes, some fares will remain unchanged. Single tickets will stay at $3.75, and two-trip fares will remain at $7.00.
Changes Beyond Pricing
The STM Montreal ticket price changes also include structural adjustments to how certain transit passes work.
One major update involves the gradual removal of transitional passes linked to the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) on the South Shore. These passes were originally introduced in 2023 to ease the transition when REM service launched.
Starting July 1, commuters using REM services will need to purchase standard all-mode passes that cover both bus and train travel. As a result, several specialized passes will be discontinued, including:
- 10-trip RTL/REM passes
- Monthly RTL/REM passes
- Region-specific REM monthly passes (such as SJU-VR-CRC-REM and others)
Why Prices Are Increasing
Transit agencies have pointed to ongoing funding challenges as a key reason behind the STM Montreal ticket price changes. Earlier this year, both the ARTM and STM signaled that provincial funding levels were not enough to fully cover rising operational and maintenance costs.
With inflation affecting everything from fuel to infrastructure repairs, agencies say fare increases are necessary to maintain service levels and ensure long-term stability.
What This Means for Riders
For daily commuters, even small increases can add up over time. Monthly pass users, in particular, will notice a more significant jump compared to occasional riders.
At the same time, keeping single fares unchanged may help limit the impact on those who use transit less frequently.
As Montreal continues expanding its transit network, including the growing REM system, these pricing adjustments reflect the ongoing balancing act between affordability and sustainability.