As of July 22, 2026, Android smartphone owners in the greater Montreal area can store and use OPUS transit passes directly on their devices. The change eliminates the need for the traditional plastic OPUS card, allowing riders to tap their phones to pay for bus, metro and commuter train services.
The digital OPUS pass works through the existing fare system that has long relied on the physical card. Users simply add their existing pass to the phone, and the device functions as a contact‑less ticket at fare gates and on board vehicles. The transition applies to all standard fare categories offered by the transit authority.
Montreal's OPUS card, introduced years ago, has been the primary method for paying fares across the city's public transportation network. The new capability expands the card's functionality to Android operating systems, complementing earlier support for other platforms. Riders who already possess an OPUS pass can transfer it to their phone without purchasing a new ticket.
The rollout was coordinated with local transit agencies, which updated fare readers to recognize the digital signal emitted by Android devices. The system records each tap in the same manner as a physical card, ensuring that fare calculations and travel histories remain consistent.
Commuters in the greater Montreal region now have the option to rely solely on their smartphones for fare payment, joining other cities that have adopted mobile ticketing solutions. The introduction of digital OPUS passes on Android devices marks the latest step in modernizing public transit fare collection in Quebec.