Can I use PRESTO card on GO Train?
Can I use PRESTO card on GO Train?
PRESTO can be used for travel on all GO Trains and GO Buses. You can also use PRESTO on 9 transit agencies in the GTHA, including UP Express and the TTC and on OC Transpo in Ottawa.
What transit systems use PRESTO?
Presto card
| Location | Greater Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Auto recharge | Autoload |
| Validity | Brampton Transit Burlington Transit Durham Region Transit GO Transit Hamilton Street Railway MiWay (Mississauga Transit) Oakville Transit OC Transpo (Ottawa) Toronto Transit Commission Union Pearson Express York Region Transit |
How do I add destinations to my PRESTO card?
To set up a default trip on the PRESTO App, you’ll need to:
- Open the PRESTO App,
- Go to the “settings” menu (the cog wheel icon)
- Click on ‘Set GO Default Trip’,
- Click on ‘GO TRAIN STATION 1′, and select the GO station (that you will be departing from) and then click on GO TRAIN STATION 2’ (the destination GO station)
Can I use PRESTO on YRT?
Tap onto YRT with PRESTO. PRESTO is the smart card fare option for York Region Transit (YRT). With a PRESTO card, you won’t have to worry about buying bus tickets, a paper monthly pass or having correct change to ride YRT. In York Region, with a tap of your PRESTO card, your fare is deducted from your account.
How does GO Transit work?
How GO Fares Work. Your GO fare is based on whether you’re an adult, senior, or student and the distance you’re travelling between two specified points called fare zones. Children 12 and under can travel on GO Transit for free. To pay your fare, you can buy a ticket or pass or use your PRESTO card.
What does PS1 mean on Presto?
From what I read on GO, I must get my presto card set to take post secondary student fares (PS1) and get a go approved student ID.
Does PRESTO card work on Mississauga Transit?
Most of our customers are already using PRESTO when taking MiWay. It is the easiest and most convenient way to pay a fare – you can load your card through the PRESTO website, using the new PRESTO app, or anywhere PRESTO is sold, then tap and ride.” MiWay tickets are not refundable.
Does Wego take Presto?
Yes – the WEGO comes to the train & bus terminals. See the WEGO site for routes. You can read the T&C’s of Presto on their website.
Can you use one PRESTO card twice?
Yes, PRESTO cards are transferable between riders. If you are using a card that has a Child, Youth or Senior fare type, you must also be eligible for any discounted fares set on the card. A child, youth or senior may use an adult’s PRESTO card to travel at full adult fare.
How do I use my PRESTO card YRT?
If you begin your trip on a YRT bus (or Brampton Transit or TTC bus operating in York Region) you will need to pay the cash fare, deposit a valid ticket into the fare box, tap a PRESTO card, or show your valid monthly pass or mobile ticket/pass (YRT Pay app).
Do you have to have a Presto card to use GO Transit?
Children 12 and under can travel on GO Transit for free and don’t need to tap on with a PRESTO card. Set a fare type to receive even more discounts! As a student you save 22%+ and seniors save 55%+ using PRESTO.
Where can I use my Presto card in Toronto?
Say goodbye to paper tickets, tokens, passes and cash. Say hello to more ways to tap on to transit with your PRESTO card, PRESTO tickets, PRESTO E-Tickets and PRESTO contactless. Available on participating transit agencies throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Ottawa.
How to get a student fare discount with Presto?
Student Fare with PRESTO – Save 22%+ To receive a full-time student (ages 13+) discount with your PRESTO card, take your card to Union Station or to a Customer Service Outlet and have your card set to student.
How does the Presto system work on a bus?
The machine will validate your card, record the starting point of your trip, and deduct the fare to the next zone on the route. Tap your card off to the Fare Payment Device as you exit the bus. The PRESTO system will debit or credit your card for the balance of that trip.
