Transportation Allowance

What is the transportation allowance?

The transportation allowance is a financial benefit provided by the employer to encourage the use of public transportation. Employers are required to reimburse 50% of their employees’ public transportation costs for commuting from home to work.

How does it work?

The transportation allowance has been mandatory since 2008 in the private sector and since 2010 in the public sector. Employers must cover 50% of the cost of public transportation passes (bus, subway, etc.) or public bike-sharing services. For public service employees, this coverage can reach 75%.

All employees, whether full-time or part-time, are eligible for the transportation allowance. To qualify for the 50% or 75% reimbursement, their working hours must be at least half of the standard weekly work hours. If their working hours are fewer than this, the reimbursement amount is calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Which passes are eligible?

To qualify for the transportation allowance, the pass must be registered to a specific individual. Monthly, annual, and unlimited passes qualify for the transportation allowance.

How can I get reimbursed by my employer?

To receive reimbursement for your public transportation pass, you must provide your employer with a photocopy of your proof of purchase.

You can obtain this proof of purchase by requesting it at a sales office, at a mobile service desk, or through the “Contact Us” section by filling out the contact form.

For unlimited passes, the receipt is sent each month to the email address provided at the time of purchase.