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A transit rider tapping a PRESTO card on a PRESTO machine

Our fares let you travel on any YRT vehicle in any direction for two hours with just one fare. Fare is valid for two hours from time of issue or validation. Travel must be completed within two hours of fare issue or validation.

Reminder:Customers travelling without valid fare may be subject to a fine or criminal charge. Remember to tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, credit or debit card every time you board or transfer.  Click here to learn more about Transit Enforcement and fines.

Travelling on a YRT, Brampton Transit or TTC Route in York Region
  • You must pay the cash fare, tap a PRESTO, credit or debit card, or show your mobile ticket (PRESTO E-Tickets) to the driver
  • TTC-contracted routes operating in York Region include: TTC Routes 17A, 68B, 102D, 129A and 160; customers must pay YRT fare on these TTC routes when travelling north of Steeles Avenue
  • Customers may use their YRT transfer on TTC routes south of Steeles Avenue or the TTC subway using a PRESTO, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device (same applies for the reverse trip). If you are travelling on a TTC route crossing the Steeles Avenue boundary (listed above), please tap on and off the TTC bus; you will not be charged another fare within the two-hour transfer window. Visit the Connecting Services page for more details
  • TTC PRESTO tickets are not accepted on any YRT or TTC route operating in York Region (north of Steeles Avenue)
  • When paying with PRESTO on board a Brampton 501 Zum bus, a Brampton Transit fare will be deducted, even if you are boarding in York Region

Transferring to Another YRT, Viva, Brampton Transit or TTC Route in York Region:

  • If you pay with cash fare on a YRT, Brampton Transit or TTC route in York Region, remember to ask for a transfer when you board the first bus
  • If using PRESTO with an e-purse (money value) loaded, the PRESTO machine will recognize your two-hour transfer when you tap your card
  • If using the PRESTO E-Tickets app, your mobile ticket acts as your transfer
  • If using credit or debit card, the PRESTO machine will recognize your two-hour transfer when you tap your card (note: it must be the same credit or debit card that you used to purchase your fare on the first bus)

See the Fare Policy page for more details on fare integration policies.

Travelling on a Viva Route
  • Viva operates on a pre-paid, proof-of-payment system. There are no fare boxes on Viva so you must purchase a ticket, tap your PRESTO card, credit or debit card on the PRESTO machine, or activate your mobile ticket at the vivastation or terminal before boarding
  • If you are using a single-ride ticket (purchased at the vivastation or terminal), the date and expiry time are printed on it at the time of purchase
  • Hold onto your ticket or transfer, or present your PRESTO card, credit or debit card, or mobile device when Transit Enforcement asks for proof of payment

Transferring to a YRT, Brampton Transit or TTC Route in York Region:

  • If you have a single-ride ticket or e-transfer, show it to the driver
  • If using PRESTO, credit or debit card, tap your card on the PRESTO device next to the driver; your continuous travel and transfer is automatically calculated
  • If using the PRESTO E-Tickets app, show the driver your activated mobile ticket and tap the screen to show that the fare is valid
Travelling on Rapidways
  • Vivastations along the rapidway have a designated area for purchasing fares. After purchasing your fare, you will be able to wait in the Fare Paid Zone to board Viva vehicles
  • Proof of payment is required inside the Fare Paid Zone
  • Customers inside the Fare Paid Zone without valid fare may be subject to a fine or criminal charge
 Transfers with TTC (One Fare Program)
Ontario’s One Fare Program provides transit riders with free transfers when connecting to and from the TTC and York Region Transit (YRT), GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit and MiWay. You must tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO in mobile wallet, credit or debit card every time you board or transfer. Visit our Transfers with TTC (One Fare Program) page for more information.
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