TTC riders can tap their credit, debit cards for payments starting August 15th

[canada-man]

TTC users will finally be able to tap their credit and debit cards to pay for fares.

The long-awaited feature will go into effect on August 15th and includes cards added to a smartphone or smartwatch.

“Giving people the option of paying with their debit or credit cards makes it easier for people to choose the TTC to get to work, school or anywhere else,” Olivia Chow, the Mayor of Toronto, said in a press release.


The launch comes after years of requests from customers. Similar options are available on several other transit routes, including Metrolinx, which piloted the project in 2021.

“Adding the option to tap a debit and credit card on Presto devices across the TTC is another way for customers to have more choice in how they pay their fares as they travel throughout the region,” Phil Verster, the president and CEO of Metrolinx, said.

The Ontario government says it’s working with Metrolinx to create a virtual Presto card through mobile wallets. The feature will become available “in the coming months.”

TTC riders can tap their credit, debit cards for payments starting August 15th (msn.com)

 

[JackBurton]

TTC users will finally be able to tap their credit and debit cards to pay for fares.

The long-awaited feature will go into effect on August 15th and includes cards added to a smartphone or smartwatch.

“Giving people the option of paying with their debit or credit cards makes it easier for people to choose the TTC to get to work, school or anywhere else,” Olivia Chow, the Mayor of Toronto, said in a press release.


The launch comes after years of requests from customers. Similar options are available on several other transit routes, including Metrolinx, which piloted the project in 2021.

“Adding the option to tap a debit and credit card on Presto devices across the TTC is another way for customers to have more choice in how they pay their fares as they travel throughout the region,” Phil Verster, the president and CEO of Metrolinx, said.

The Ontario government says it’s working with Metrolinx to create a virtual Presto card through mobile wallets. The feature will become available “in the coming months.”

TTC riders can tap their credit, debit cards for payments starting August 15th (msn.com)

I was in Vienna in 2007 and they had parking meters, vending machines and the metro all set up to use a credit or debit card.

Congratulations TTC, why are you 16 yrs late?

Not thatI’d ever ride the subway anymore, it’s too dangerous.

 

[tml]

About friggin time.
They were interviewing riders on the news about this. I was surprised how many were skeptical due to secutity concerns.

 

[oakvilleguy]

But will they? Or will they continue to scam the system by riding for free?

 

[drstrangelove]

Something for students and seniors to remember, by tapping your debit/credit card, you won't get the discount that you are entitled to.

 

[Ceiling Cat]

 

[Dartman]

But if your a senior and you use a debit card you end up paying regular price and not senior price < So that part is flawed