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A discounted monthly pass is available for seniors 65+. The pass lets you ride all routes. Seniors who pay-per-ride with cash or Presto will also save compared to adult fares. Seniors pay just $2.70 with Presto or $2.75 cash per trip.
Is OC Transpo free for seniors?
Seniors 65+ can ride no charge on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train on Wednesdays and Sundays. This offer does not apply to Para Transpo. You may be asked for proof of age.
How much is senior fare on TTC?
Prices Adult Senior (65+) / Youth (13-19) Cash $3.25 $2.30 PRESTO $3.20 $2.25 PRESTO Ticket One-ride ticket $3.25 Two-ride ticket $6.50 Day pass ticket $13.50 TTC Monthly Pass $156.00 $128.15.
How do I change from Presto to senior?
Seniors can travel on GO Transit for 55% off with your PRESTO card. You can set the “Seniors” fare type on your PRESTO Card at Union Station or a Customer Service Outlet then PRESTO automatically discounts your fare.
How much is Ottawa bus fare?
Per ride Rider Presto, ParaPay & credit/debit Cash Adult & Youth $3.60 $3.65 Senior Ages 65+ $2.70 $2.75 Child Ages 6-12 $1.80 $1.85 EquiPass Eligibility for the EquiPass $1.75 n/a.
How much does bus cost?
The cost of each vehicle depends on a variety of features, including size and manufacturer, but the most important factor is typically what kind of propulsion system the bus uses. Diesel buses are the most common type of bus in the United States, and they cost around $550,000 per vehicle (according to a 2016 study).
Do Presto funds expire?
PRESTO cards no longer expire, even if there is an expiry date shown on the card (you may continue to use your card even after any indicated expiry date). The system instantly calculates and deducts the correct fare or recognizes your individual PRESTO card.
Do you tap off Presto TTC?
When using PRESTO on GO Transit, you must always Tap On and Tap Off. When using PRESTO on the TTC, Hamilton Street Railway, Burlington Transit, Oakville Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, or Durham Region Transit you only need to Tap On as you board.
Can I tap my Presto card twice?
You can set up a default trip through the PRESTO App, or in person by visiting a GO Customer Service Outlet. When you tap on, the system deducts the default trip fare, so you don’t have to tap a second time when you get off at your default destination. This means even more time saved with PRESTO.
How much does transportation cost per month in Ottawa?
Transit in Ottawa At the time of writing, a standard fare is $3.50. A monthly ticket, depending on your status (student/adult) ranges from $43.25 to $116.50 per month.
Can I use my Toronto Presto card in Ottawa?
Yes, your PRESTO card can be used on any of the 11 participating transit agencies in Ontario, including OC Transpo in Ottawa.
Is OC Transpo free today?
No-charge service on Wednesdays and Sundays* on all routes (except Para Transpo).
Can you claim Presto on your taxes?
If you have a My PRESTO Account, you may be able to claim the cost of transit trips under the Ontario Seniors Public Transit Tax Credit. Your Transit Usage Report provides up-to-date information about your transit use with PRESTO card for your records and tax purposes.
Can I use my PRESTO card right away after loading?
A “Pending Load” is funds you have added online or through the PRESTO App that have not yet reached your card. Funds will be ready to use in 4 to 24 hours. If you loaded funds through the PRESTO App on your phone and chose the “load now” option, your funds are already on your PRESTO card.
Does Presto work on STO?
Using Presto on STO routes You can use your Presto pass and valid transfer to ride on all STO routes, without a fare top-up. Simply tap your 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.
How much does presto cost per trip?
MiWay PRESTO fares Adult Single: $3.10 Free after 12 full-fare trips in same week (Mon. to Sun.) Monthly: $135 Youth (13-19) Single: $2.35 Free after 12 full-fare trips in same week (Mon. to Sun.) Senior (65+) Single: $2.10 Free after 12 full-fare trips in same week (Mon. to Sun.) Monthly: $65.
Where can I buy a Presto card for seniors in Toronto?
Where to buy a PRESTO Card? Shoppers Drug Mart. Buy a card, load it, and set your fare type. Minimum load: $0.05. Fare Vending Machine. In all TTC subway stations. Ticket Vending Machine. In select GO Transit and UP Express stations. Customer Service Outlet. Buy a card, load it, and set your fare type.
Is Presto cheaper than cash?
Even though tickets, tokens, and PRESTO fares are all cheaper than cash singe fares, they require bundling and ancillary costs that eradicate any savings for a one- or two-time rider. But even if it happens, you can at least take solace in the fact that it only costs you 25 cents extra.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. If you do not tap on but do tap off at the end, you will be charged the default fare. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.
How does 2 hour Presto work?
Under the new policy, Presto card users can take any number of trips, in any direction, for two hours after they tap their card to pay a fare. After the two hours are up, riders will be charged another fare the next time they tap their card.
