For the cost of $3.50 (price goes up to $7 in June 2009), you can get OPUS, a smart card in circulation since Spring 2008 with comparable transit technology as that in San Francisco and Paris. Commuters can stock up with the fare plan of their choice and reuse the card up to seven years. STM will eventually phase out all non-OPUS passes and tickets but residents can still opt for old-fashion fare passes and tickets, at least for now.
Full Fare Rates (full bus & metro access on the island of Montreal)
Monthly Pass: $66.25 ($68.50 in 2009)
Weekly Pass: $19.25 ($20 in 2009)
Ten one-way trips: $20 (only available with OPUS)
Six one-way trips: $12 ($12.75 in 2009)
One one-way trip: $2.75
Three-Day Tourist Card: $17
One-day Tourist Card: $9
Reduced Rates for Students* and Seniors** (full bus & metro access on the island of Montreal)
Monthly Pass: $36 ($37 in 2009)
Weekly Pass: $11 ($11.25 in 2009)
Ten one-way trips: $10.75 (only available with OPUS)
Six one-way trips: $6.50 ($6.75 in 2009)
One one-way trip: $1.75
*Children under 6 travel free of charge. Children ages 6 to 11 pay reduced rates but do not require proof of age. Students ages 12 to 25 must use a Photo I.D. OPUS card to travel at reduced rates. Consult the calendar to find out when photo sessions are scheduled per school and submit a request form 48 hours before the session. The I.D. card costs $12.25.
**Seniors ages 65 and up must use either an OPUS Photo I.D. card or present a Carte d'or to STM employees with every trip. Go to the OPUS card service point near McGill Metro to have your picture taken and receive your card. The I.D. card costs $13.50.
Sources: STM, Voyagez futé
