Montreal will make public transportation free of charge for seniors aged 65 and older starting next summer.
This policy, which starts in July 2023, is part of the senior welfare policy to be included in the Montreal City budget next year.
The city of Montreal invests $40 million annually to help senior citizens use public transportation.
A city official explained, “The income of the elderly is fixed, but inflation is increasing the burden of various expenses.” “The free public transportation service can be expected to further increase the consumption of the elderly.”
The move is expected to save Montreal seniors an average of $339 annually.