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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 do seniors get PRESTO?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does Presto work on TTC?
PRESTO is a reloadable payment card that lets you pay your fare on the TTC, GO Transit, UP Express and 8 other transit agencies in Ontario. When you download the PRESTO app you can load passes or money, manage up to 10 cards and check your balance.
Are TTC tickets still valid?
The TTC will stop selling TTC tickets, tokens and passes at subway stations on November 30, 2019. Customers will still be able to use any remaining TTC tickets, tokens or passes they have to pay their fare. No end date has been identified for when the TTC will stop accepting these.
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.
What is the pin for PRESTO?
Click on Manage > Add an Existing Card on the PRESTO top navigation bar. Enter the Card Number and 3-digit verification number found on the back of the card and click ‘Next. ‘ Create a 4-digit PIN and nickname for your card and click ‘Next.
Can you tap twice with PRESTO?
Simply press the “Override” button on the PRESTO device, then tap your card as you normally would. 2. When you reach your destination station, tap a second time. 3.
How do I transfer money from one PRESTO to another?
No, you can’t transfer the balance between two active PRESTO cards. If you cancel a PRESTO card, you can transfer the balance, passes and settings to a new card that has not been added to an account or had a pass added to it.
Is PRESTO valid for 2 hours?
Tap the PRESTO payment device each time you board a bus. Transfers are valid for 2 hours from the time of your first tap. If you board other vehicles within 2 hours your tap counts as a transfer.
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.
Why does PRESTO take 24 hours?
If you’re travelling on GO or other GTHA transit buses, it may take up to 24 hours for an online load transaction to be available because their PRESTO devices may only connect to the central system once per day.
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.
What happens if you forget to tap off Go card?
When you touch off, your fare is automatically deducted from your card balance. The card reader will display your fare, along with your remaining balance. If you forget to touch on or off, you may be charged a fixed fare at the end of your trip.
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.
