STM to test fare-paying by phone
The STM is testing fare‑paying by phone this summer with a focus group. If it works, it will be gradually rolled out.
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DeWolf 11:03 on 2025-05-28 Permalink
Given that it already works in dozens of cities around the world (including Toronto and Ottawa), this test better be successful.
Blork 23:51 on 2025-05-28 Permalink
Yeah, but apply Montreal’s special sauce and all bets are off.
Ian 00:32 on 2025-05-29 Permalink
There will be corruption for sure but hopefully they can manage a simple Bluetooth handshake.
dhomas 09:19 on 2025-05-29 Permalink
Small nitpick: the technology used is not Bluetooth. It’s a different wireless standard which, from memory, is Calypso or MiFare (or a mix of both?). The technology used is compatible with NFC (Near-Field Communication) which most phones are now outfitted with. NFC is the same technology that allows us to use tap-to-pay for credit/debit card payments. It is also why we can recharge an OPUS with the Chrono app from our phones.
Ian 09:33 on 2025-05-29 Permalink
Oh, I was just guessing. Thanks for the specs, that’s interesting to know.
CE 10:13 on 2025-05-29 Permalink
I hope the option to just pay by credit/debit card will be implemented as well. It would make it so much easier for someone visiting to be able to jump on a bus without having to find a pharmacy or metro station to buy a card.