A single adult ticket for the bus and metro on the island of Montreal is increasing to $3.75, a $0.25 increase or seven per cent jump, starting in July.
The developers of the REM light rail project say they are ready to carry out the final phase of testing on the section of rail between Brossard, on Montreal s South Shore, and Gare Centrale stations on Wednesday and that service to customers could begin in earnest within 30-45 days.
The transit authority for greater Montreal said the goal was to streamline fares, but residents who use one method of transit weren't convinced they would benefit from the changes.