York Region Transit Fare Capping Program
December 05, 2023
Earn free rides by paying with PRESTO
Starting January 1, 2024, travellers can ride York Region Transit (YRT) for free after 40 trips for adults, 39 trips for youth or 28 trips for seniors and children in the calendar month, using PRESTO.
This new fare capping program will replace monthly passes. The last day to purchase a YRT monthly pass is December 14, 2023.
How it works
- You must have a PRESTO card or PRESTO mobile wallet (Google Wallet)
- Tap your PRESTO card on the YRT bus or PRESTO machine at the vivastation or terminal before boarding a Viva bus
- Each time you pay a YRT fare with your PRESTO card, it will track the number of trips. It will automatically stop charging you a fare after you’ve reached the trip caps below:
| Concession | Description |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free travel after 40 trips in the calendar month |
| Youth | Free travel after 39 trips in the calendar month |
| Senior/Child | Free travel after 28 trips in the calendar month |
- PRESTO fare payment on any YRT, Mobility On-Request or TTC route in York Region will count towards your monthly trip cap
- Transfers from other transit agencies and Ride to GO does not count towards your monthly trip cap, with the exception of TTC routes in York Region
- YRT monthly passes will no longer be sold
Benefits
- All travellers of any age category can take advantage of fare capping
- You can still enjoy all the benefits of a monthly pass without having to pay in advance!
Visit YRT's Fare Capping page for more information.
