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Most of our customers are already using PRESTO when taking MiWay. It is the easiest and most convenient way to pay a fare – you can load your card through the PRESTO website, using the new PRESTO app, or anywhere PRESTO is sold, then tap and ride.” MiWay tickets are not refundable.
Likewise, can I use PRESTO on TTC and MiWay? But remember — PRESTO tickets can only be used to pay your fare on the TTC. They are not accepted on any of the other transit agencies that use PRESTO, which means they can’t be used to pay the MiWay/YRT fare on any of the TTC’s cross-boundary bus routes.
Moreover, do you have to tap off PRESTO on MiWay? When using PRESTO on GO Transit, you must always Tap On and Tap Off. … When using PRESTO on the TTC, Hamilton Street Railway, Burlington Transit, Oakville Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, or Durham Region Transit you only need to Tap On as you board.
You asked, does TTC work in Mississauga? Mississauga is one of several different GTA-905 municipalities, led by the TTC, which will look at different service integration options. York Region has also announced plans for a similar integration trial with TTC, although it will operate under one fare system.
Also, does PRESTO monthly pass work on MiWay? PRESTO Monthly Passes are available 14 days before and after the start of a month and are valid for unlimited travel on MiWay during a calendar month.Two-hour transfers on the TTC With PRESTO you get two hours to travel in any direction on the TTC with each payment. When you start your trip and tap your PRESTO card, your fare will be deducted and a two-hour transfer will automatically be applied to your card.
Can two people use PRESTO?
Yes, PRESTO cards are transferable between riders. If you are using a card that has a Child, Youth or Senior fare type, you must also be eligible for any discounted fares set on the card. A child, youth or senior may use an adult’s PRESTO card to travel at full adult fare.
How do I use MiWay transit?
- Plan your trip. Find your route, the nearest stop and bus times using our trip planner.
- Go to your stop. Arrive at your stop five minutes before your bus is scheduled to leave.
- Board the bus.
- Pay your fare.
- Be kind to your Operator.
- Ride safely.
- Request a stop.
- Exit the bus.
Can I use PRESTO on Brampton Transit?
Brampton Transit passes can be loaded onto a PRESTO card at Brampton Transit terminals/facilities or online at prestocard.ca. … Using a PRESTO card simplifies fare payments. No more cash, paper tickets or passes to worry about.
How do I use Toronto transit?
How does Toronto transit work?
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) runs three modes – subway, streetcar and bus – which operate extensive routes throughout the city and suburbs. You will need a token or a pass to travel on TTC; day and week passes allow for unlimited rides on all three forms of public transport.
Do PRESTO cards expire?
PRESTO cards no longer expire, even if there is an expiry date shown on the card (you may continue to use your card even after any indicated expiry date).
Can I use PRESTO on GO Train?
PRESTO can be used for travel on all GO Trains and GO Buses. You can also use PRESTO on 9 transit agencies in the GTHA, including UP Express and the TTC and on OC Transpo in Ottawa. Why should I register my card? Now that you have a PRESTO card, setup a “My PRESTO Account” online at prestocard.ca.
Is PRESTO card cheaper than tickets?
Even though tickets, tokens, and PRESTO fares are all cheaper than cash singe fares, they require bundling and ancillary costs that eradicate any savings for a one- or two-time rider.
Can you transfer PRESTO funds?
No, you can’t transfer the balance between two active PRESTO cards. If you cancel a PRESTO card, you can transfer the balance, passes and settings to a new card that has not been added to an account or had a pass added to it.
How long is PRESTO transfer?
Transfers are valid for 2 hours from the time of your first tap. If you board other vehicles within 2 hours your tap counts as a transfer.
How do I use a bus transfer?
With a MetroCard You can transfer for free between local bus routes and local buses and subways. (The transfer gets encoded on your MetroCard. You’ll swipe it again, but you won’t be charged.) Transfers are good within two hours of when you paid the fare.
Can I use Toronto PRESTO in Ottawa?
Yes, your PRESTO card can be used on any of the 11 participating transit agencies in Ontario, including OC Transpo in Ottawa.
Can I tap PRESTO from my phone?
You can instantly load funds and transit passes in real-time using the PRESTO app, once you’ve signed in, using the “Load Now” option. For customers with NFC-enabled phones: you can load your funds or passes instantly by holding your PRESTO card against the back of your phone.
How long does it take for PRESTO to load funds?
Funds will be ready to use in 4 to 24 hours. After that time, the next time you tap to take transit or check your balance, the funds will be loaded to your card and your account will no longer have a “Pending Load.”
How do you commute in Mississauga?
Generally, throughout the day public transit would be the best option because the roads are dense and parking space is both expensive and rare to find. The best way to do it would be to take a miWay bus from Mississauga to Islington Station, then get in the TTC and travel to the nearest subway station.
