PRESTO Card
PRESTO is the smart card fare option for York Region Transit (YRT). With a PRESTO card, you won't have to worry about buying bus tickets or having correct change to ride YRT.
In York Region, with a tap of your PRESTO card, your fare is deducted from your account. Just purchase, activate and register your card (optional), add money to your card using one of the convenient options and you're on your way!
Where to buy a PRESTO card
You can get a new PRESTO card in your Apple or Google Wallet for free through the PRESTO App or directly from your phone’s Wallet app.
Customers can buy a physical PRESTO card for $4, with a minimum $0.05 load, in person at:
- Shoppers Drug Mart locations
- Customer Service Outlets
- Ticket Vending Machine (at select GO Transit and UP Express stations)
PRESTO cards can also be bought online at the PRESTO card website. Delivery will take 7 to 10 business days.
Where to load money onto a PRESTO card
Funds can be loaded onto a PRESTO card instantly in your Apple or Google Wallet, using the PRESTO App's Load Now feature, in-person at a Ticket Vending Machine at TTC, GO and UP Express stations, at a Shoppers Drug Mart location or at a Customer Service Outlet. Funds can also be loaded online at the PRESTO card website and ready to use within 4 to 7 hours.
YRT Adult, Youth, Child and Senior fares are available on the PRESTO card. Your fare concession (Youth/Senior/Child) must be set on your PRESTO card prior to travelling; this can be done at any Shoppers Drug Mart location in York Region or at a Customer Service Outlet location. You must always travel with valid proof of age.
Go Train Stations
Money can be loaded onto your PRESTO card at GO Train Stations. Please note these locations have limited hours.
Additionally, some GO Transit and UP Express ticket vending machines have PRESTO self-service options. Visit the PRESTO card website for a list of locations.
YRT Terminals
PRESTO ticket vending machines are located at:
- Richmond Hill Centre Terminal at Platform 10
- Cornell Bus Terminal at Platform 6
TTC Stations
TTC subway stations have PRESTO self-service options and allow you to purchase adult PRESTO cards and load money using cash, debit or credit card. Visit the PRESTO card website for a list of locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Where can I set or change my fare type (concession) for YRT Child, Youth or Senior fares? |
| This can be done at any Shoppers Drug Mart locations in York Region or Customer Service Outlet. |
| Does On-Request and Mobility On-Request service accept PRESTO? |
| Yes. All payment methods are accepted on all On-Request and Mobility On-Request Paratransit services (PRESTO, PRESTO E-Tickets, credit, debit and exact cash). |
| Can I use my PRESTO card to pay for a companion? |
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Only on Local (conventional) YRT routes. To pay for additional passengers, you must tell the driver before you tap on. Additional adult fares will be deducted from your card balance. The driver will provide a paper transfer to the travelling companion. For cross-boundary travel, companions must pay the full fare when transferring to other transit services. To receive the co-fare between YRT and GO Transit, each traveller must have their own PRESTO card. This option is not available on Viva, On-Request Mobility On-Request Paratransit or TTC routes operating in York Region. |
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Does YRT accept PRESTO contactless payment (credit and debit card)? |
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Yes, you can pay your YRT fare with a credit or debit card in your mobile wallet. Simply tap your physical credit or debit card or your credit or debit card in your mobile wallet on a PRESTO device on the bus or at a vivastation or terminal. Full cash fare will be charged to your card. Visit the Credit and Debit page for more information. |
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Why should I register my PRESTO card? |
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Registering your PRESTO card is important. If you add your PRESTO card to your PRESTO account, you can transfer your card balance to a new card if it is ever lost or stolen. Click here to learn how to set up an account and register your card. |
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Can I share my Physical PRESTO card with a friend or family member? |
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Yes. |
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Can I access my transaction history? |
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Yes. You are able to access up to 24 months’ worth of transaction history and the Transit Usage Report for your records and tax purposes in the PRESTO App. |