Public transit users will have new way to pay fares

A passenger wears a facemask on a bus Friday May 15, 2020 in Montreal. The Quebec government announced it will give $6 million to buy masks for transit users and in harder-hit areas of the city.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

MONTREAL — The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) has announced their new contactless digital fare system, valid on all exo, RTL, STL and STM bus lines.

As of Sep. 1, Chrono and Transit app users will be able to purchase a ticket for $3.50, allowing correspondence on all bus lines for 120 minutes.

Commuters will also be able to purchase and use several tickets at once for trips with others. Ticket sales can be done anywhere with internet connection and do not require any other equipment.

The new fare system is temporary. The electronic tickets are only expected to be on sale until the end of 2020.