A division of Metrolinx, an agency of the Ontario Government, PRESTO is the fare payment system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Ottawa.
A division of Metrolinx, an agency of the Ontario Government, PRESTO is the fare payment system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Ottawa.
Check out all of the latest updates, Perks, new payment options and other PRESTO news you may have missed.
We're rolling out an important upgrade to our system that will bring major benefits to PRESTO customers. You'll see instant PRESTO loads, real-time transaction details and account updates, and more. However, as we make these updates, some customers might temporarily see some unexpected activity from their cards or account. Find the latest info.
April 2, 2026
As part of Fraud Prevention Month, we want to make sure your PRESTO experience remains safe and secure. As you load, tap and ride with PRESTO there are a few things we want to remind you about, to help keep you taking transit, worry-free. Check out some handy tips that can help you tap on transit safely.
March 2, 2026
Back-to-school season is busy, but getting your PRESTO card ready for the new school year is easy and will help you save on transit. Let's make sure you're all set to use PRESTO to pay your transit fare in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ottawa!
August 14, 2025
If you added a PRESTO card to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and are thinking, “What now?” - we’ve got you covered. You might already be used to the real-time updates that come with PRESTO in Mobile Wallet, but check out these tips and tricks for smoother tapping and easier travel.
December 2, 2024
Ontario's One Fare Program means saving even more money when you take transit with PRESTO. Enabled by PRESTO, Ontario’s One Fare Program provides transit riders with free transfers when travelling between TTC and GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit. When connecting to and from the TTC, GO and the participating transit systems, simply tap with a PRESTO card, credit or debit, or PRESTO in Google Wallet at every transfer point, and Ontario’s One Fare discount will be automatically applied to your payment method.
February 26, 2024
