I am a student and would like to watch you go through the process so I can see how to do it. I will be using the monthly as I go to school 5 days back and forth.
Thanks for the video!! Getting to know Toronto through your videos!!! It has been only a month since I came, so still a lot to learn . I will try getting on the bus for the first time this week. Wish me luck!! :)
I’m an American planning to visit Toronto next month and I hear about the Presto card. Can I use the presto card on both go transit and the TTC the same card??? I think go transit has a Day Pass that you can use between specific zones. I plan on riding go transit Lakeshore line and getting on and off at a number of stations. I am a railroad enthusiast! Also if I tap in at a GO train station,is there a time limit as when I have to tap out at another station? I have traveled on the manila transit systems in the Philippines and they don’t have Day passes but they are extremely cheap. Rather slow and crowded unfortunately
Yes you can use presto for TTC as well as GO transit. The 2-hr free transit is only for TTC. GO transit has a weekend day pass (also 2-day weekend day pass) which allows unlimited rides, I have a video on that which you can find in the transportation playlist. I’m not aware of a regular weekday pass, although that might exist.
@@LivinginCanada Driving from Pennsylvania and as far as sight seeing just the major touristy spots, the cn Tower, Nathan Phillips square, casa lomo, and possibly a trip to Niagara if we have time.
If you're going to Toronto and Niagara and you're here only for a short time, I would say driving would make more sense (the connection from Toronto to Niagara is not as convenient yet, it's a combination of GO Bus and GO train and will take you around 2.5 per way.). But if you were to just stay in Toronto, I would say public transportation is more practical (or uber) as you won't have to look and pay for expensive parking spots.
Very informative video! Thank you so much. We are visiting Toronto this month and needed a quick download of everything about public transit in the area.
In Toronto you only need to tap when you get on the bus/subway/streetcar. But for GO transit, I believe you have to tap off - perhaps others in can share in this thread as I haven't used my presto card for GO so far.
@@LivinginCanada Yes For GO Transit You Will Need to Tap Off Either if its Bus Or Train You will need to tap off at the stop you get off at because it Charges you By Distance, And not by a Fixed Fare like the TTC.
Thank you so much for your informative video. 🙏 One question: I am a student and activated a "PS1" PRESTO card. I used my card with YRT (VIVA) for a single ride and it cost me $3.88. According to the VIVA's website, this fee is for adults and it does not mention anything about student fare. I think $3.88 is too much for a single ride with student fare. Although the fee of $2 for a single ride for students that you mentioned is for Jan 2021, I think a raise of $1.88 after a year is not reasonable. I was wondering maybe my card is not activated for the student fare. Thanks!
I know the terminology is so confusing. You can check out this website here: www.prestocard.ca/en/about/using-presto so ‘student’ apparently refers to this age category (‘student/youth’) and not student as in college student. College/uni students can buy a monthly pass at a slightly discounted price. I’m not sure how much it is now. But depending on how many trips you make it can be worth it! You can also get it at shoppers drug mart. All the best!
I have a question! My roommate told me that when I tap a card and get on the bus, the driver will give me a little slit that I can show the driver when I come back so that I dont need to tap a card again within two hours…?? She came here a month before me so maybe she was wrong?? Do I just need to tap a card everytime I get on the bus and they will automatically count my hour??
I never heard about that before😁. I just always tap when I transfer/get on the next bus, since the presto card registers the exact hours and taps, and no interaction with the bus driver is needed. Hope that helps!
There are bus stops where the bus would stop. But in areas that are quieter I sometimes make it obvious that I’m waiting for that bus that’s approaching. For ttc buses in toronto you just tap on, but on GO buses you usually need to tap off as well so it can calculate your fare. Otherwise (if you forget tapping off) it will assume a certain fare which is likely more expensive.
Hi! Quick question; I just moved to Caledon, and I want to travel from Caledon to Brampton to my college. Can I used PRESTO Card for the buses here? or is it only for traveling within Toronto?
On Go transit (GO buses) you can use presto. I am not sure if you can use it locally though. Presto is basically just the carrier, a card, on which you can load money and various passes, so you would need to check out on your city's public transportation website if the fare payments are supported by presto.
Hi mam I once again told you You are gorgeous .. I choose georgian college in barrie for Automotive Business course . Andmy past study was non medical . Can you tell me about my course plz plz plz.. 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I don't have any information about that course, as I haven't studied it and did not go to that college either. It's best to go to the website to check out the details, all the best!
@@LivinginCanada Mam you did not go to any college why .. I want to know You deserve more education because your videos all totally educational... Btw you are charm and gorgeous..
Canada got nice buses, and their payment system is relatively modern, but their bus routes are one of the worst I have ever seen! -Very few busses -takes forever to go from one place to another as they take long routes -same place you can reach by car in 15 mins with the bus it will take 1 hour 15 mins -expensive than so many countries
Compared to other systems in North America excluding Mexico City and New yorks transit system, The TTC has one of the best and reliable systems in North America. But compared to a place like japan or london or somewhere else in Asia, the TTC are like baby size 😂
@@transportationland6395 I couldn't agree more. The transit in Singapore and Japan is excellent. In Germany, where I lived for a long time it's also robust and very densely connected (and on time, at least back then). In terms of punctuality, nothing can beat Japan 😂, and that's my only issues with the TTC, skipped buses, bad delays at times. But as you implied, there are so many transits around the world that are so much worse (Indonesia for example!). All in all, I'm glad to have the TTC.
I am a student and would like to watch you go through the process so I can see how to do it. I will be using the monthly as I go to school 5 days back and forth.
Just arrived in Toronto and your video was super informative and helpful. Thanks!
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
This is great explanation about presto and TTC, better than the Govt
Thank you!
Yes I completely agree.
Are you thinking of coming to Canada to live, work, study, or just to travel? Let me know in the comments
thanks for the tips! going to Toronto in 2 weeks
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Thank you!
Thanks for the video!! Getting to know Toronto through your videos!!! It has been only a month since I came, so still a lot to learn . I will try getting on the bus for the first time this week. Wish me luck!! :)
Glad if the videos were useful, and welcome!!
Hello
Well Explained and informative. Keep it up
Thank you!
really helpful video! hope you share more soon! just subscribed!
Thanks for watching, yes more videos will be coming soon!
I’m an American planning to visit Toronto next month and I hear about the Presto card. Can I use the presto card on both go transit and the TTC the same card??? I think go transit has a Day Pass that you can use between specific zones. I plan on riding go transit Lakeshore line and getting on and off at a number of stations. I am a railroad enthusiast! Also if I tap in at a GO train station,is there a time limit as when I have to tap out at another station? I have traveled on the manila transit systems in the Philippines and they don’t have Day passes but they are extremely cheap. Rather slow and crowded unfortunately
Yes you can use presto for TTC as well as GO transit. The 2-hr free transit is only for TTC. GO transit has a weekend day pass (also 2-day weekend day pass) which allows unlimited rides, I have a video on that which you can find in the transportation playlist. I’m not aware of a regular weekday pass, although that might exist.
I will be driving to Toronto this summer to visit for a weekend. Do you recommend driving or taking public transportation?
Where are you driving from, and what kind of vacation are you planning (a lot) of sight seeing or fewer destinations)?
@@LivinginCanada Driving from Pennsylvania and as far as sight seeing just the major touristy spots, the cn Tower, Nathan Phillips square, casa lomo, and possibly a trip to Niagara if we have time.
If you're going to Toronto and Niagara and you're here only for a short time, I would say driving would make more sense (the connection from Toronto to Niagara is not as convenient yet, it's a combination of GO Bus and GO train and will take you around 2.5 per way.). But if you were to just stay in Toronto, I would say public transportation is more practical (or uber) as you won't have to look and pay for expensive parking spots.
Will I have a 2 hour free transit if I change my transit system for example from TTC to GO transit within 2 hours?
The 2-hr transit is applicable to TTC only.
Very informative video! Thank you so much. We are visiting Toronto this month and needed a quick download of everything about public transit in the area.
So do I have to tap on the TTC buss and then tap it again once
I leave the buss, or is that only for the subway?
In Toronto you only need to tap when you get on the bus/subway/streetcar. But for GO transit, I believe you have to tap off - perhaps others in can share in this thread as I haven't used my presto card for GO so far.
@@LivinginCanada You are right. You have to tap off on the GO busses.
@@LivinginCanada Yes For GO Transit You Will Need to Tap Off Either if its Bus Or Train You will need to tap off at the stop you get off at because it Charges you By Distance, And not by a Fixed Fare like the TTC.
@@ttc_flaw7964 Thanks for chipping in!
Thank you so much for your informative video. 🙏
One question: I am a student and activated a "PS1" PRESTO card. I used my card with YRT (VIVA) for a single ride and it cost me $3.88. According to the VIVA's website, this fee is for adults and it does not mention anything about student fare. I think $3.88 is too much for a single ride with student fare. Although the fee of $2 for a single ride for students that you mentioned is for Jan 2021, I think a raise of $1.88 after a year is not reasonable. I was wondering maybe my card is not activated for the student fare. Thanks!
I know the terminology is so confusing. You can check out this website here: www.prestocard.ca/en/about/using-presto so ‘student’ apparently refers to this age category (‘student/youth’) and not student as in college student. College/uni students can buy a monthly pass at a slightly discounted price. I’m not sure how much it is now. But depending on how many trips you make it can be worth it! You can also get it at shoppers drug mart. All the best!
@@LivinginCanada Thank you for the response and helpful information.
I have a question! My roommate told me that when I tap a card and get on the bus, the driver will give me a little slit that I can show the driver when I come back so that I dont need to tap a card again within two hours…?? She came here a month before me so maybe she was wrong?? Do I just need to tap a card everytime I get on the bus and they will automatically count my hour??
I never heard about that before😁. I just always tap when I transfer/get on the next bus, since the presto card registers the exact hours and taps, and no interaction with the bus driver is needed. Hope that helps!
Very useful!! Thanks a lot!
Glad it was useful!
do you need to hail the bus when you want to use it? and do you need to tap on & tap off or just tap one time?
There are bus stops where the bus would stop. But in areas that are quieter I sometimes make it obvious that I’m waiting for that bus that’s approaching. For ttc buses in toronto you just tap on, but on GO buses you usually need to tap off as well so it can calculate your fare. Otherwise (if you forget tapping off) it will assume a certain fare which is likely more expensive.
@@LivinginCanada thank you so much for the information!! 😁
Info is helpful
Glad to hear, thanks!
Thank you, very helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Hi! Quick question;
I just moved to Caledon, and I want to travel from Caledon to Brampton to my college. Can I used PRESTO Card for the buses here? or is it only for traveling within Toronto?
On Go transit (GO buses) you can use presto. I am not sure if you can use it locally though. Presto is basically just the carrier, a card, on which you can load money and various passes, so you would need to check out on your city's public transportation website if the fare payments are supported by presto.
@@LivinginCanada Alright, thanks.
my gosh ur amazing
Hello
How do you register?
If you mean where to buy, you can get the presto card at fare vending machines at stations or places like Shoppers
Is that a student card? It oooks different
No it's a regular card.
All the same. Just the black card design is the newest design of the Presto card.
Hi mam I once again told you
You are gorgeous .. I choose georgian college in barrie for Automotive Business course . Andmy past study was non medical . Can you tell me about my course plz plz plz.. 🙏🙏
Unfortunately I don't have any information about that course, as I haven't studied it and did not go to that college either. It's best to go to the website to check out the details, all the best!
@@LivinginCanada Mam you did not go to any college why .. I want to know You deserve more education because your videos all totally educational... Btw you are charm and gorgeous..
What I meant was that I didn't go to that particular college. I went to university in Germany and got a Master's degree there, hope that clarifies!
@@LivinginCanada Ok ok just chill Mam why are you angry on me ... Now I get my answer .
Canada got nice buses, and their payment system is relatively modern, but their bus routes are one of the worst I have ever seen!
-Very few busses
-takes forever to go from one place to another as they take long routes
-same place you can reach by car in 15 mins with the bus it will take 1 hour 15 mins
-expensive than so many countries
I agree it could be much more efficient!
Compared to other systems in North America excluding Mexico City and New yorks transit system, The TTC has one of the best and reliable systems in North America. But compared to a place like japan or london or somewhere else in Asia, the TTC are like baby size 😂
@@transportationland6395 I couldn't agree more. The transit in Singapore and Japan is excellent. In Germany, where I lived for a long time it's also robust and very densely connected (and on time, at least back then). In terms of punctuality, nothing can beat Japan 😂, and that's my only issues with the TTC, skipped buses, bad delays at times. But as you implied, there are so many transits around the world that are so much worse (Indonesia for example!). All in all, I'm glad to have the TTC.