You will need to show a valid GO Transit ticket, day pass or Presto Card to your GRT MobilityPLUS operator when you board the vehicle. For GO train schedules, please visit the GO Transit website.
Can u use PRESTO in Waterloo?
It’s easy to use GO Transit for your college or university school commute! Our extensive network connects you to schools across the GTHA and, for your convenience, you can buy tickets and PRESTO cards, as well as load your card, at certain campuses: McMaster University. University of Waterloo.
Can you use a PRESTO pass on GO train?
Where can I use my PRESTO card? 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.
Is it cheaper to pay with PRESTO?
Adult Fare with PRESTO – Save 15%+
If you do not take the exact same trip each time you travel on GO within a calendar month, your first 35 rides on GO will be 15.7%** off the single-ride adult fare. For trips 36 and onwards, your discount will be based on the value of the trips you’ve taken that month.
Can I load my PRESTO card on the GO bus?
We’ve also introduced more ways to pay on GO Transit. You can now tap a credit card on and off a PRESTO device to pay your GO adult fare. You can also tap your phone or watch if you have a credit card stored in your mobile wallet. Learn more about PRESTO contactless payment with credit on GO.
Which transits use PRESTO?
PRESTO is a reloadable payment card that you can use to pay your fare on the TTC, GO Transit, UP Express and 8 other transit agencies in Ontario.
Can I use PRESTO anywhere in Canada?
The Presto card (stylized as PRESTO) is a contactless smart card automated fare collection system used on participating public transit systems in the province of Ontario, Canada, specifically in Greater Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa.
Do Presto cards work everywhere?
Your PRESTO card works in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ottawa area. You can buy a PRESTO card from a Customer Service Outlet located at: City Centre Transit Terminal. Select Shoppers Drug Mart locations.
How does PRESTO card work on go?
Transfer to a GO Bus or GO Train
Tap your PRESTO card and pay a reduced fare on your GO trip. Your discount will be equal to the cost of the tap on local transit. Tap off when you arrive at your destination.
Is GO Transit different from TTC?
TTC is the Toronto Transit Commission, and they have a mandate to provide services only in Toronto. GO Transit is the provincial government’s transit system, primarily for linking cities together. Go is funded by the government of Ontario.
Can I pay for 2 people with my PRESTO?
Can more than one person use the same PRESTO card? Yes. PRESTO cards can be shared, however, can only be used by one person at a time. Two people cannot travel at the same time using one PRESTO card as the Fare Payment Device will only deduct one fare per ride on GO Transit.
Can I tap phone instead of PRESTO?
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch. Use your phone or watch to tap on and off at a PRESTO device, just like you would with a physical card.
Is a PRESTO card worth it?
PRESTO card fares are a bit cheaper, and more convenient than paying for rides with cash. For example, a single fare for a Toronto bus or subway will cost you $3.25 in cash, and $3.20 with a PRESTO card.
What happens if you forget to tap on PRESTO?
If you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, an amount for Missed Tap Off or Underpayment will be deducted from your PRESTO card at the start of your next trip in the GO network.
Where can I load my PRESTO?
You should only purchase PRESTO cards and load funds or passes through authorized sales channels, which includes Shoppers Drug Mart, Fare Vending Machines, Self-Serve Reload Machines, prestocard.ca and Customer Service Outlets.
How do I tap the bus with my phone?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit.
Can PRESTO be used on Grand River transit?
You will need to show a valid GO Transit ticket, day pass or Presto Card to your GRT MobilityPLUS operator when you board the vehicle. For GO train schedules, please visit the GO Transit website.
Do I need to tap off PRESTO on 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.
How does PRESTO 2 hour transfer work?
How it works: Tap your PRESTO card or PRESTO Ticket on a card reader when you enter a subway station or board a vehicle. Your fare will be deducted and a transfer will be applied to your card or ticket. This transfer allows you to enter and exit the TTC as much as you’d like within a two hour period.
Can I use my PRESTO in Niagara Falls?
You can also use Presto on TTC, that’s the public transportation in Toronto by bus, streetcar or subway. If you are heading to Niagara Falls you can take a Go Train to Burlington station, then transfer to a GO bus to take you to Niagara Falls. You can’t use Presto for a discount on a day pass for the TTC.
Can I use PRESTO in London Ontario?
You can calculate the fare for your trip here. Please note: PRESTO is not available for trips to or from London, St.