Fares
As of the year 2012, the cash fare is $3.25 (exact change), except for seniors, who pay $1.00.
Preschoolers and blind people travel for free. War veterans also travel for free by Veteran Transit Pass Program.
Regular fares:
| Age group | Presto E-purse | 10 tickets | Weekly pass | Presto Weekly Pass | Monthly Pass | Presto Monthly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and High School Students | $2.45 | $24.50 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Adults and Post-Secondary Students | $2.65 | $27.50 | $29.00 | $27.50 | $110.00 | $107.00 |
| Senior citizens | $1.50 | $16.00 | $14.00 | $12.00 | $50.00 | $47.00 |
Other fares:
| Fare category | Price |
|---|---|
| GO Train Fare Integration | $0.65 |
| GO Bus Fare Integration (for Presto cardholders only) |
$0.65 |
| GTA Weekly Pass (with TTC, MiWay, and YRT) |
$54.00 |
The provincial Minister of Transportation has announced plans to introduce the Presto card, a unified smartcard-based payment system for the entire Greater Toronto Area, will be introduced in winter/spring 2011. Comparable systems include the Octopus Card used in Hong Kong, and the CharlieCard in Boston, MA
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