Fare Policies and Terms of Use
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Fare Category | Definition |
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Adult | Ages 20 to 64 years |
Youth | Ages 13 to 19 years |
Senior | Ages 65+ years |
Child | Ages six to 12 years. Children five years and under ride free |
Fare Media Policies
Single-ride fare |
For travel on Viva
For travel on TTC in York Region
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Monthly passes |
YRT Fare Capping Program replacing monthly passes effective January 1, 2024Starting January 1, 2024, travellers can ride YRT for free after 40 trips for adults, 39 trips for youth or 28 trips for senior and child in the calendar month, using PRESTO. This new fare capping program will replace monthly passes. The last day to purchase a monthly pass is December 14, 2023. Visit our Fare Capping page for more information.
Customers on TTC-contracted bus routes are required to pay a TTC fare supplement for trips crossing the Toronto-York boundary (Steeles Avenue). For example, when travelling on a TTC bus south of Steeles Avenue, you must pay TTC fare. When travelling on a TTC bus north of Steeles Avenue, you must pay YRT fare. |
Transfers |
Transfers will be accepted on YRT from the following transit agencies as long as they have not expired.
Transfers will NOT be refreshed. Customers must retain their original transfer and travel must be completed by the two-hour issuance time. Brampton Transit
Durham Region Transit (DRT)
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General Conditions for all Fare Media
Fare Media remains the property of York Region Transit and is subject to confiscation and Enforcement action without refund if the holder violates any of these conditions, alters the fare media or tries to use it unlawfully.
- Fare Media must not be altered or reproduced in any fashion
- Fare Media is non-refundable with the exception of PRESTO e-purse
- Fare Media will not be replaced if lost or stolen
- Pre-paid credit cards are not accepted as a form of payment at on-street ticket vending machines
Support Person Assistance Card
YRT customers who need to be accompanied by a support person are required to carry a YRT Support Person Assistance Card. View our Support Person Assistance Card page for details.