Comparing Montreal's Metro to NYC, London and more

Monthly Metro pass in Montreal costs $83 compared to $141.50 in Toronto, about $150 in New York City

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Caption: For the Montreal Metro's 50th birthday, we look at how it compares to other subway systems and asked transit users what they thought about it. (Courtesy flagstolen/pintrest, CBC)

The Montreal Metro is now 50 years old and remains one of the most used subway systems in North America. It's also one of the least expensive.
Here are a few comparisons to other subway networks and what people are saying about the Metro system.

What users think

Image | Maya Keshav

Caption: Maya Keshav is a student whose favourite Metro station is the one closest to her home. (Elysha Enos/CBC)

Maya Keshav, student.
  • Likes: "Lionel-Groulx, because of the orange tiles, and it's close to my house."
  • Dislikes: The southwest part of the Green line because those stations don't look maintained.

Image | Jiwon Lee

Caption: Jiwon Lee studies dance and her favourite stop brings her close to what she loves. (Elysha Enos/CBC)

Jiwon Lee, student.
  • Likes: Atwater because of the mall and grocery store attached to it and her dance studio is nearby.
  • Dislikes: The construction.

Image | Jessica Duneaub Florian Terrier

Caption: Florian and Jessica are visiting from Nantes, France. They say signage in the Metro could be improved. (Elysha Enos/CBC)

Florian Terrier, tourist.
  • Likes: The different lines make it easy to get around the city.
  • Dislikes: Lack of signage.
Jessica Duneau, tourist.