
New
New!
New! General monthly pass available on RTC Nomade paiement
Purchase and activate fares anywhere, anytime with the RTC Nomade Payment app, the latest in our line of Nomade tools.
Buy fares directly on your smartphone without going anywhere—it’s flexible and user friendly. You’re ready to ride in a few easy clicks!
Features

- Buy fares on your smartphone with your credit card.
- Activate your fare before starting your trip (Internet connection or data plan required).
- Use your smartphone to show your ticket to the driver when you get on board (visual validation).
- Manage your account securely.
- View your recent transactions.
- Accepted payment methods: Visa and MasterCard.
- Available free for Android and iOS.
- Accessible for people with visual impairment or other disabilities.
- Linked in the main menu of RTC’s real-time Nomade app.
STLévis

As of Monday, December 14, four STLévis fares have been available for purchase via the RTC Nomade paiement app:
- 1 ticket
- 4 tickets
- 8 tickets
- 12 tickets
These fares are not accepted for RTC routes.
To distinguish between RTC and STLévis fares, the transit authority name is included in the name of the fare.
Please note that the background colour for animated RTC fares changed on December 14. New RTC fares have a blue background with the RTC logo. STLévis fares have a light grey background with the STLévis logo. The Nomade camel appears at the centre of all fares.
How it works

- Download the app onto your smartphone.
- Create an account.
- Buy fares using your credit card.
- Activate your fare before you get on board (animated ticket).
- Show it to the driver when you get on board.
Rollout schedule
Fare categories will be phased in gradually.
Occasional fares will be available for purchase starting June 18.
- 1 trip: valid for 90 minutes
- 1 day
- 5 consecutive days
- Unlimited weekend
Starting February 2021
Monthly - General
Phase 3
- Reduced fares (with photo)
- Metropolitan pass
Frequently Asked Questions
Purchasing fares
What types of credit cards can be used to purchase fares?
Which fares will be available on the mobile app?
Why isn’t the general monthly pass available yet?
Will my university pass be available on my phone?
Can fares purchased using the app be used for STAC?
Activation and validation
Why did you choose online activation for visual passes?
What should customers do if they don’t have Wi-Fi or a data plan to activate their passes?
How do you activate a fare before boarding the bus?
How do customers know if the fare has been activated?
How do drivers validate tickets?
General information
Does this app have a proven track record?
Are the app and the information entered by customers secure?
Does the app use a lot of cellular data?
Why don’t you accept payment by QR code, NFC, or credit card on board buses?
How does RTC use the information it collects from mobile fares?
Why does the app require access to my location? Can I say no?
Who should I call if I have a problem or a question about the app?