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Presto officially replaces TTC tokens as main fare system

Friday, March 24th is the last day TTC tokens will be available to purchase, with Metrolinx’s Presto card entirely taking over paying for the transit system’s fares.

The TTC hasn’t directly sold tokens since late 2019, but some third-party retailers continued to offer them. The TTC says that tokens and tickets will still be accepted.

Presto cards can be loaded with money or a monthly pass at Fare Vending Machines, Shoppers Drug Mart locations, through the Presto app and online at prestocard.ca. It’s worth noting that the Presto system also works with iPhone/Apple Watch Apple pay payments and Google Pay via a credit card.

According to the TTC, Presto cards now account for more than 90 percent of fares on Toronto’s transit system.

Source: TTC

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Metrolinx warns Presto card users of ‘card clash’

Presto card users may be on the hook for two separate charges if they aren’t careful about the card they use to start and end their trips.

Back in August, Metrolinx introduced a new (much-needed) feature allowing travellers to tap their credit cards to pay for their fares instead of always having to use their Presto card. But now, the transit agency is warning users of ‘card clash.’

According to reporting from CTV News Toronto, card clash occurs when a user unknowingly taps more than one recognizable card when paying for their trip.

“If a customer taps their whole wallet, the payment device may recognize only the card closest to the reader, and therefore, it may not be the card the customer had intended to pay with,” Metrolinx said.

If a customer taps off with a card other than the one they started their trip with, they’ll be charged for two rides going to the last stop on that line, per the distance-based fare system Metrolinx implements for GO Transit and UP Express.

While the transit agency says it hasn’t heard of any issues since the program launched, it’s reminding riders to be careful.

“With the expansion of payment methods across the GO network and select local transit agencies, it’s important that all riders — whether using a Presto card, credit card, or mobile wallet — remember to tap off with the same card or method they used to tap on,” Metrolinx said.

Source: CP24

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Metrolinx releasing DC superhero-themed Presto cards at Fan Expo

Fan Expo Canada is on the way, and Metrolinx is celebrating with new Presto cards.

Metrolinx is introducing limited-edition DC-themed Presto cards, which will be available at Fan Expo. The Presto cards are collectible items with designs by four renowned DC artists: Jason Fabok, Tim Sale, Yanick Paquette and Gary Frank.

There are five options: Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker and two designs with Batman.

A total of 5,000 collectible Presto cards will be available at the Metrolinx booth from August 25th to August 28th. These cards cost $35 plus tax.

Source: Metrolinx