Pandemic, aging mean fewer transit trips in Montreal: ARTM

The 2023 Mobility Perspectives survey by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain shows a four per cent decrease in public transit trips in the Greater Montreal region, despite an increase in households. Factors such as the pandemic, remote work, and an aging population are cited as reasons for the decline. However, the rise in ridership post-pandemic is expected to secure funding for public transit, with efforts being made to target motorists and increase use of public transportation.

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