The Ontario government said Starting January 23, riders on Durham Region Transit, can tap credit cards to pay fares on a Presto device, including credit cards on a smartphone or a smartwatch.
The facility is also available to users of York Regional Transit, Burlington Transit and Hamilton Street Railway. The province is also working to expand the credit card payment system to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and to introduce debit tapping payment capability to all transit agencies in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
“This latest milestone in the continuous advancement of the Presto system will provide users greater ease and convenience when travelling for work, school, leisure, and more,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation. “The expansion of credit card payment on Presto devices in Durham Region, York Region, Burlington, and Hamilton is just another way our government is simplifying the transit experience for Ontarians.”
The expansion of credit payment on Presto devices began in 2021 on the Union Pearson (UP) Express. In 2022, the option was extended to the entire GO Transit network and the Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville transit systems. As of January 11, 2023, there has been 518,475 boardings using credit cards on these transit systems.
“Thank you to the Ministry of Transportation and Metrolinx for their partnership in expanding credit card payment on Presto devices for Durham Region Transit riders. This convenient payment option simplifies the boarding process, making public transit more accessible for residents and visitors travelling across Durham Region and beyond,” said John Henry, Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
Quick Facts
- Only adult standard fares are available to be paid with a credit card tap.
- Presto credit payment is fully operational on Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay (Mississauga), Oakville Transit, York Region Transit, GO Transit, and the Union Pearson (UP) Express.
- Presto has approximately 4.4 million active customers.
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