Transfers with TTC (One Fare Program)
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Starting Monday, February 26, 2024, Ontario’s One Fare Program will provide 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 use a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card on a PRESTO device to receive a free transfer. You must use the same PRESTO, credit or debit card when transferring to receive a free transfer.
Fare and service integration is a shared goal of the province, municipal transit systems and Metrolinx. Better coordinated fares make cross-boundary travel and transfers more attractive and affordable for riders, simplify their transit experience and help to continue to rebuild ridership.
This new program involves the participating transit systems listed below, where riders taking a cross-boundary trip with TTC currently pay a double fare:
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
- York Region Transit (YRT)
- GO Transit
- Brampton Transit
- Durham Region Transit
- MiWay
How it works
- To receive a free transfer when connecting to and from the TTC, you must use a PRESTO card, PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, credit or debit payment on a PRESTO device
- PRESTO automatically calculates a 100% discount and applies it to your PRESTO card, credit, debit or PRESTO in Mobile Wallet
- Transfers are valid for two hours if you start your trip on YRT and within three hours of the start of your GO Transit trip
- When transferring between YRT and TTC your transfer will be valid for two hours of travel from time of purchase; your trip must be completed within the two hours (transfers will not be refreshed until you purchase another fare)
YRT's two-hour transfer window Please note that your trip must be completed within the two hours. Customers travelling without valid fare may be subject to a fine or criminal charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Information
What is Ontario’s One Fare Program? |
Ontario’s One Fare program refers to the removal of double fares between TTC, GO Transit and participating local transit systems (YRT, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit and MiWay). Through Ontario’s One Fare Program, transit riders will only pay once when transferring between GO Transit and TTC and between TTC and YRT, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit and MiWay.
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How can I take advantage of Ontario’s One Fare Program with PRESTO? |
Tap with a PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit payment on a PRESTO device to save money with Ontario’s One Fare program! PRESTO automatically calculates a 100% discount and applies it to your PRESTO card, credit, debit or PRESTO in Mobile Wallet. |
How many transit riders will benefit from this phase of the program? |
It’s estimated the One Fare Program will provide more affordable connections, with at least 14% of customers paying less for transit, resulting in ridership growth of at least 25,000 new trips per day. |
Payment and Fares
How much will transit riders save through Ontario’s One Fare Program? |
Ontario’s One Fare Program makes it easier to choose transit first. Examples of cost-savings through Ontario’s One Fare Program: Customer travelling using TTC and YRT (based on adult fare):
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Is cash fare payment included in the One Fare Program? |
Fare payments that are powered by PRESTO — including PRESTO, credit, debit, and PRESTO in Mobile Wallet payment on a PRESTO device — are eligible under Ontario’s One Fare Program. Cash fares are not covered by the program. Future PRESTO payment options will also be included in the One Fare Program. The province, Metrolinx and municipalities are implementing changes to make choosing PRESTO easier for customers using cash fares for cross-boundary trips, including:
The province will continue to work with municipal partners and Metrolinx to explore and leverage existing programs to support cash users. |
Are paper tickets and scratch tickets included in the One Fare Program? |
No. In order to receive a free transfer between YRT and TTC, customers must purchase their fare using a PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card on the PRESTO device. YRT does not offer refunds for payments made using any other form of payment. |
Are PRESTO E-Tickets included in the One Fare Program? |
No; customers must use a PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit payment on the PRESTO device to receive a free transfer between YRT and TTC. |
How will the fare work for TTC routes in York Region? |
TTC routes in York Region will operate the same as they do now and continue to charge YRT fare north of Steeles Avenue. Starting February 26, 2024, if you board a TTC route in York Region then travel into Toronto, you will no longer need to pay a double fare, when using PRESTO, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device. Starting February 26, 2024, here's how the fare system will work when travelling on TTC bus routes in York Region using PRESTO, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device:
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Can I use a TTC monthly pass to receive a free transfer? |
Customers who start their trip on the TTC by paying with a TTC monthly pass will receive a free transfer when connecting to YRT. On return trips to Toronto, TTC monthly pass customers will pay a YRT fare in York Region (on both YRT and TTC routes north of Steeles) and receive a free transfer to the TTC using their TTC monthly pass. There is no discount for the TTC portion of the trip. |
What happens if my two-hour transfer window expires? |
You will be charged again and a new two-hour transfer window will be applied to your card. |
Do I still need to tap when transferring between agencies, even though the fare is free? |
Yes. You must tap your PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card on the PRESTO device every time you transfer. Additionally, customers travelling on a TTC route in York Region (north of Steeles Avenue) must continue to tap when exiting the bus. You will not be charged another fare within the two-hour transfer window. |
Are companion fares included in the One Fare Program? |
Companion fares are not included in the One Fare Program. For cross-boundary travel, companions must pay the full fare when transferring to other transit services. Companion fares can only be purchased on Local (numbered) YRT routes. To pay for additional passengers, you must tell the driver before you tap on with your PRESTO card. Additional adult e-purse fare(s) will be deducted from your card balance. The driver will provide a paper transfer to the travelling companion. This option is not available on Viva, Mobility On-Request or TTC routes operating in York Region. |
What do I do if I'm charged twice? |
Please double check your PRESTO transaction history on the PRESTO website by logging into your account. Ensure you were travelling within the two-hour transfer window. If you still notice you were charged twice within the transfer window, please call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978 for assistance. |
Travelling
How does proof of payment work with the One Fare Program? |
The payment method used to tap and pay is the proof of payment. If approached for a fare inspection, customers will need to tap the card, phone or watch used to board and tap it on the inspection device. Customers travelling without valid fare may be subject to a fine or criminal charge. |
How does Ontario’s One Fare Program work with PRESTO contactless (credit and debit)? |
Through Ontario’s One Fare Program, customers can transfer the same as they do with a PRESTO card; simply tap your credit or debit (including those cards on a smartphone or smartwatch) on the PRESTO device. Upon boarding a connecting bus, it will automatically determine if the customer is eligible for the One Fare discount. Customers must tap with the same payment method (PRESTO/credit/debit card or PRESTO in Mobile Wallet card on a phone or watch). |
Can customers use a credit card/mobile wallet on a smartphone or smartwatch to transfer from GO to another transit system? |
Yes, customers can use their credit or debit card including those cards on a smartphone or smartwatch to transfer to a municipal transit system that also accepts PRESTO contactless, including YRT. Customers will receive a discount that will be applied automatically when tapping to transfer. To take advantage of Ontario’s One Fare Program when transferring to or from participating transit systems, customers will need to tap with the same form of payment. |
Travel/Transfer Scenarios
What happens if I transfer from GO to YRT to TTC? |
When transferring from GO to YRT to TTC, you will have a three-hour transfer window starting from the initial tap on GO Transit (if a fare was paid on GO Transit). Your YRT and TTC fare will be free if using a PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device. This applies to adult, youth and senior fares. If you start your trip on YRT or TTC, you will have a two-hour transfer window to transfer onto GO. Upon tapping onto GO, you will then have a three-hour transfer window to transfer to YRT or TTC. Please note that children (ages six to 12) must tap their PRESTO card on and off GO Transit to ride free on YRT. |
When happens if I transfer from YRT to GO to YRT? |
When transferring from YRT to GO to YRT, you will have a two-hour transfer window starting from the initial tap on YRT. Your YRT fare will be free if using a PRESTO card, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device. |
When happens if I transfer from TTC to GO to YRT? |
When transferring from TTC to GO to YRT, you will have a two-hour transfer window from TTC, then a three-hour transfer window from GO to YRT (if a fare was paid on GO Transit).This applies to adult, youth and senior fares. Your YRT and TTC fare will be free if using PRESTO, PRESTO Mobile Wallet, credit or debit card payment on a PRESTO device. |
What happens if a child (under 12) takes TTC to GO to YRT, using PRESTO? |
For children under 12, the YRT transfer window is the time remaining from the TTC tap (two hours). This is because there’s no fare paid for child on GO (children under 12 ride free). For adult, youth and senior fares, the YRT transfer window is the time remaining from the GO tap (i.e., three hours from GO tap). |
What happens with YRT routes that travel into Toronto (south of Steeles Avenue?) |
The following applies to YRT routes that travel south of Steeles Avenue: For northbound travel, stops south of Steeles Avenue are pick up only. For southbound travel, stops south of Steeles Avenue are drop off only:
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