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PRESTO Scheduled Updates
Posted on Monday, March 09, 2026 03:47 PM
From 11 p.m. March 13 to mid-morning March 14, PRESTO will undergo scheduled updates. The PRESTO website, app and mobile wallet card services won't be available, so make sure to load your card ahead of time.
During this work, you can still tap and pay your fare. If you have a physical PRESTO card you can load it at a PRESTO vending machine or customer service outlet.
Visit the PRESTO card website for more details.
PRESTO Card Changes
Posted on Friday, March 06, 2026 03:09 PM
PRESTO is making changes to their system. Now when you tap your registered PRESTO card to take transit, it will only be accepted if you have enough funds to pay your full transit fare.
PRESTO is working on upgrades to their system that will offer more flexibility, ease and convenience for customers across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and Ottawa.
With this upgrade, registered PRESTO card taps will now only be accepted if you have enough funds to pay your full YRT fare. This change will...
Ongoing Detours at Finch Terminal Until Further Notice
Posted on Monday, March 02, 2026 03:01 PM
Platforms 1 to 12 at Finch GO Bus Terminal are currently closed until further notice for emergency hydro tower work.
All YRT routes will continue to service the terminal; however, your bus may be servicing a different platform during this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time.
Please see the map below for boarding locations.As a result of the detours, your bus may experience some delays as several routes may have to service the same...
Citymapper now shows YRT bus detours in real time
Posted on Friday, November 14, 2025 10:50 AM
YRT riders using the Citymapper app can now benefit from a new feature that shows when a bus travels off its regular route.
Citymapper uses real-time bus GPS data to track YRT buses and compare their paths to the planned routes. If a bus skips a stop multiple times, Citymapper identifies a detour and updates the map to show the change.
The updated map shows blue lines for the route that the bus is taking and “x’ icons for the missed stops along the scheduled route. The detour alert will be removed...
Need help paying for Transit? TAP can help
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2025 08:00 AM
York Region is offering the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents.
Eligible TAP participants can receive a 50% discount on regular adult single ride York Region Transit (YRT) fare using a PRESTO card. This includes a two-hour transfer window. After 40 trips, rides are free for unlimited travel for the remainder of the calendar month.
Reminder: Participants need to reapply for the TAP every year.
For more information including eligibility and how...