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Back-to-school just got easier & here's how

Meet your new transit BFF!

Back-to-school just got easier & here's how
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It’s that time of year again—back to school! And we all know what that means: new schedules, new challenges… and sometimes, new hassles. But don’t sweat it, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) has your back with a game-changing solution: the Chrono app. Imagine never having to stand in line to reload your OPUS card again—yes, a dream come true! Now, with just your phone, you can buy and load your transit fares on your OPUS card in a few taps, no matter where you are.

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Chrono has you covered

Here’s how it works:

  1. Download the app, Chrono.
  2. Press your OPUS card on the back of your phone for a few seconds.
  3. Pick the fare you need.
  4. Pay with a credit card or your digital wallet (yep, debit works too).
  5. Press your OPUS card again on the back of your phone to load up your new fare.

Boom! You’re good to go.

But that’s not all. With Chrono, you can track buses and trains in real time, plan your trips with the metro, with your bike or BIXI and even book a Communauto right from your phone.

So, as you dive into the new school year, make things easy on yourself. Let Chrono be your go-to transit sidekick. Download the app, reload your OPUS card and get moving—no stress, no fuss!

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