More than forty agencies and community groups submitted a letter to Metrolinx’s Board Meeting today, warning that the Presto ticket that will replace tokens by the end of 2019 will create barriers to accessing transit.
The Fair Fare Coalition wants Metrolinx and the TTC to meet with us about the Presto ticket
The Fair Fare Coalition wants Metrolinx and the TTC to meet with us about the Presto ticket
Metrolinx and the TTC need to get this right. That's why we're asking for a public meeting about the phase out of tokens.
Metrolinx plans to make Presto tickets available at Shoppers Drug Mart and TTC stations only, cutting hundreds of sale locations. Tokens are currently available at more than 1,200 locations around Toronto, never expire, and cost $3 when purchased in bulk. Metrolinx has not confirmed whether Presto tickets will have an extra cost.
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Read our letter to the Metrolinx Board, submitted June 27, 2018.
Presto tickets must retain key features of tokens, including:
- Widely available at convenient locations throughout the city. Tokens are currently available for purchase at over 1,200 locations, including convenience stores. Presto will only be available at Shoppers Drug Mart locations and subway stations, significantly reducing access.
- Affordable at current token or ticket concession rates, including student, senior, and low-income rates.
- Available for bulk purchase at a discounted rate.
- Transferable from one person to another.
- The Presto ticket must not have an expiration date.
- Available for purchase by cash (this is a planned feature of the Presto fare vending machines).
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