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Montreal gas prices have been on the rise since the start of the year, hitting a record high in May, but that hasn't pushed more people to take buses and trains. Drivers have been shelling out $2.10 per litre on average since Tuesday with costs likely to rise further by the weekend, according to CAA-Quebec. But the STM hasn't seen an influx of new riders as a result.