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Buying a Presto card with a Senior discount You can buy a card ($6.00) set with a Senior discount at: The OC Transpo Customer Service Centre (CSC) in the Rideau Centre. A participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore location.
How much is Presto for seniors?
Burlington Transit PRESTO fares Adult $2.75 Travel free after 37 single fare rides in same calendar month Senior (65+) $1.90 Travel free after 37 single fare rides in same calendar month Seniors ride for free on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. using a PRESTO card. No pass required.
What is the difference between black and green Presto card?
The only difference between the green & black cards is the way they look. The black and white and have a simpler design, but work in exactly the same way as the green cards do and are the same price – $6.
Can you load PRESTO at Shoppers?
in person at participating Shoppers Drug Mart stores, PRESTO self-serve machines or Fare Vending Machines in TTC and GO stations, through the PRESTO App, online at prestocard.ca or at the Transit Agency Customer Service Counters. Up next: PRESTO fits your schedule! >.
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.
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.
Do I tap my PRESTO card when I get off the bus?
Once you’ve arrived, 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. Remember to always tap OFF as you exit the bus.
What color Presto cards will be?
All new PRESTO cards will now be black.
Is a Presto card worth it?
The card is much easier to carry and keep track of than tokens/tickets, and being able to reload electronically is a huge bonus as well. So for anyone living in Toronto or even someone who just plans on visiting a reasonable amount, PRESTO is the way to go.
How do I put money on my Presto card?
There are several ways to load your PRESTO card or check your balance: Through the PRESTO App. Online. Through our Chat feature (you must have set up a Saved Payment Method to load your card through Chat) In person at a Customer Service Outlet. At a Self-Serve Reload Machine.
Can I buy a Presto card for someone else?
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.
How much is post secondary PRESTO?
The post-secondary monthly PRESTO card is available at PRESTO Fare Vending Machines, online or at Shoppers Drug Mart locations for $116.75.
Do Presto cards 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 need to tap off PRESTO TTC?
Q: Do I need to tap off when I exit the subway or a TTC or YRT bus? A: No. However, if you are transferring from the subway to a TTC, YRT or GO bus/train, you will need to tap on when you board the bus or train. You only need to tap off when you are riding a GO train or GO bus as their fares are determined by distance.
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 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.
Where can a Presto card be used?
PRESTO Card/Location.
How much does a Presto card charge?
The PRESTO card costs $6 and is non-refundable. This charge is collected by us to cover administrative fees for the cost of the card and using the system. When you buy or reload a card at a Shoppers Drug Mart or other in-person Customer Service Outlets, you must load at least $0.05.
Can I tap Presto from my phone?
Android users will need to place their cards either near the top, middle or bottom (back) of your phone in order to load funds or passes directly to your card. Let your mobile phone and PRESTO card do their ‘thang’!Sep 29, 2020.
How long does it take for a Presto card to be activated?
It can take up to 24 hours to process your activation. During this time you won’t be able to use your card. After waiting 24 hours, you must tap on a PRESTO device within 30 days to complete the activation process. Travel with your PRESTO card and tap on a fare payment device to pay.
Do PRESTO cards deactivate?
When your PRESTO card is lost, stolen or damaged cancel your card right away to protect your balance and transit passes. You can cancel any PRESTO card that’s been added to your PRESTO account and have the balance, passes, fare type and settings transferred to a replacement card.
