Montreal and Quebec announce a reciprocity agreement for loyal public transit users

Press release

Montréal, December 12, 2012   – The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) in Québec City are pleased to announce for the first time ever that loyal STM customers will be able to ride the RTC public transit system with their OPUS card at no extra charge. RTC customers will be able to enjoy the same privileges within the STM network. As of January 2013, customers who subscribe to specific programs with long-term commitments to public transit use can enjoy this benefit exclusively.

This exceptional gesture for customers of both public transit organizations is the result of a unique agreement made possible thanks to the OPUS card use agreements among Québec transit organizations (AOT).

“This measure confirms the interoperability advantage of the OPUS card and shows all its possibilities, comments Michel Labrecque, chairman of the STM board of directors. This advantage will be exclusively offered to more than 20 000 customers who subscribe annually to OPUS à l’année and OPUS & Cie, to thank them for their commitment and incite more people to a long-term commitment with us. For travel in Québec City, we encourage our customers to use RTC services, a reliable and environmentally conscious way to travel. In addition, we are currently negotiating to eventually extend the program to other major cities in Canada and Europe.”

“We know that many of our customers must travel to Montréal on a regular basis, and many of them use the STM for their efficient and environmentally-friendly service. The RTC is therefore proud to offer L’abonne BUS Privilège STM to loyal customers, namely those registered in L’abonne BUS Travailleur program. Many customers may use this privilege for their professional activities. This unique agreement will give an extra advantage to those who make a long-term commitment to our new program L’abonne BUS Perso, remarked RTC’s president, Mr. Raymond Dion.”

Special status for loyal STM customers
As of January, the Société de transport de Montréal will introduce a special status for customers who have subscribed for more than 12 months to OPUS à l’année et OPUS et Cie. These VIP customers will be provided with even advantages and exclusive privileges that include reciprocity between the STM and the RTC. The STM will present a detailed program in early January 2013.

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