just got one other day - it was 4 CAD not 6CAD for card itself I think.... also another important thing which we should not forget to mention is that you save a lot with a card instead of paying cash or bank cards, the fare itself is cheaper and on top you got savings and even free transfers (even when moving between cities like I did today using Go bus from Hamilton to Toronto and back)
It’s practical! And I like it being separate from my other payment cards/devices because it reduces the risk. In case I take out my presto and drop it, I only risk the loaded amount and can lock the card.
Great channel. ! I have a question - Is it safe on the TTC. ? I live in the UK and plan to visit your city in November.I read a newspaper article recently that said there has been a big rise in violence on the subway recently.
Thanks! There have indeed been a number of very concerning incidence. If you consider Toronto's baseline which is among the safest cities in the world, then yes, it does seem that violence has increased by a lot. But if you zoom out and look at it on a bigger scale, Toronto is still among the safest cities. I still feel it's safe enough to take the TTC, but with much more increased vigilence. E.g. never stand to close to the tracks, get a glimpse of any unusual activity before stepping into a subway train, etc. Hope this helps!
Hi, your videos are truly helpful! Thanks so much for sharing all the useful tips. I will be in Toronto mid Dec for 18 days. Do you think it is advisable to get a Presto card?
If you're planning to travel around the city a lot (let's say 3-4 trips per day), I think it's much more practical to use Presto. The charge for the card will be worth it. Thanks!
Will the Presto card work on other trains as well? Also does the extra $6 paid to get the card count towards your fare? For example if i paid $6 for the card and then put $20 on there to ride the train. Would i have $26 balance on the card or just $20?
You can also get it from the customer service outlets: www.prestocard.ca/en/find-an-outlet/customer-service-outlets Also Shoppers drug mart. I believe you can buy it online, but I don't recommend it because it will take time.
I am planning on coming to Toronto in about a week and google maps suggested getting the subway to my hotel after I get off the UP at Union. I was searching online and it seems I won't be able to bring my suitcase onto the subway, is that correct? Also, from what I've been reading from TTC, it seems they only allow luggage on the bus? Would be grateful if you could advise please.
Hello, dear! Thank you for the video 😊 Could you please make a video or advise how to add to the Presto card information about senior status in Toronto Pearson Airport in order to use it for low fares from the very begigning? So far I understood that in vending machines we can purchase only regular Presto cards. Thank you.
Thanks for your videos. Please let me know if I travel with my wife to Canada, do I need to buy two different Presto cards or we can use one card for both.? Also, how to get the senior rate when using it. Thank you. F.Gomez, Groveland, FL.
Yes, you would need one card each. To my knowledge, the presto fare is the same for adults/senior/students. Check this site out (scroll to the bottom): www.prestocard.ca/en/about/presto-on-the-ttc. Cheers!
Hi been watching your vlogs! Really helpful for someone who is moving soon to Canada. Thank you! BTW, can I ask, if I purchase monthly PRESTO card, will I be able to use that in GO trains / transit?
Glad that the videos were useful! The monthly pass is actually a TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) Monthly pass that is loaded to the Presto Card. Presto itself is just a means of payment. So to take the GO Train you would be charged another fare and would need to load some money on the card (there's a discounted price for using presto to pay for GO). I believe in some cases there's a discount applied when transferring from TTC to GO Train, but not sure if that applies to the monthly pass. Cheers! If anyone here has other information about whether there's a monthly pass for GO, please let me know!
Hope you had a change of plan since. Canada is turning into an unaffordable and unsustainable wasteland. Many people have left, especially Toronto area.
In that case you can just get a one-way fare from the vending machine at the subway station. Unless,,, you're planning to make more than 6 trips per day, in which case it might still be worth to get a Presto card, it's less hassle.
Hey! Just wanted to check, I already own my own card but I need one for my boyfriend who I will be picking up at the airport. Where would this PRESTO vending machine be? In the airport itself?
I'm sorry, I don't remember. I believe you just use it immediately. But not that this is different from registering. To register your card you need to open an account online. Doing this will protect you from losing your balance should you lose your card.
Great video. I checked out the website and I would like to have your opinion about the TTC 12 month pass. Any idea how it works, and would you recommend it? It says that the price is for 143 CAD which seemed a too good to be true, so what's the catch if any? Thanks.
I've never purchased that one before, but it does seem like a good deal, in general. Of course it really depends on how frequently you travel. E.g., as I only spend around $60/month on single fares using Presto (especially since the pandemic!), it would not be worth it for me to get the monthly or 12 month pass. I don't think there's a catch, I'd just recommend to calculate in detail whether it really turns out to be cheaper than just buying single fares.
There's no option for a disposable paper ticket to use the transit system there because I don't really want to spend 6 dollars on purchasing a presto card when I come down to Toronto for next month? Very informative video! thanks for sharing beautiful lady😘😘😘xox
There are single-ride, two-ride tickets, and also day-passes! . So you won't need to buy the presto card :)Maybe I'll make another video on that some time!
I helped someone at Pearson airport get a presto card + $10. Did exactly as you have done but with cash. Machine gave out the change but new card did not come out! 🙄 Told that person to take a picture of the machine number and call the service and explain. Oh well…
Thank you for this......This was soo clear and straight foward
Great to hear that, thanks!
Thanks you, really helpful for my upcoming trip to Toronto
Glad this was useful, cheers!
just got one other day - it was 4 CAD not 6CAD for card itself I think.... also another important thing which we should not forget to mention is that you save a lot with a card instead of paying cash or bank cards, the fare itself is cheaper and on top you got savings and even free transfers (even when moving between cities like I did today using Go bus from Hamilton to Toronto and back)
It’s practical! And I like it being separate from my other payment cards/devices because it reduces the risk. In case I take out my presto and drop it, I only risk the loaded amount and can lock the card.
Great channel. ! I have a question - Is it safe on the TTC. ? I live in the UK and plan to visit your city in November.I read a newspaper article recently that said there has been a big rise in violence on the subway recently.
Thanks! There have indeed been a number of very concerning incidence. If you consider Toronto's baseline which is among the safest cities in the world, then yes, it does seem that violence has increased by a lot. But if you zoom out and look at it on a bigger scale, Toronto is still among the safest cities. I still feel it's safe enough to take the TTC, but with much more increased vigilence. E.g. never stand to close to the tracks, get a glimpse of any unusual activity before stepping into a subway train, etc. Hope this helps!
@@LivinginCanada Thanks
What's the equivalent card called in your country, if any?
My city just uses disposable paper tickets for public transportation 😘😘😘xox
Octopus. Except the octopus can also be used in many stores and its widely used as a form of payment.
I got some problem with the active my presto card and with the Contact Centre PIN thingy
❤ Excellent explanation
Thank you!
Great as usual Thank's for sharing
Thanks for watching!
@@LivinginCanada love all your videos that you post
thanks for the informative video!
Hi, your videos are truly helpful! Thanks so much for sharing all the useful tips. I will be in Toronto mid Dec for 18 days. Do you think it is advisable to get a Presto card?
If you're planning to travel around the city a lot (let's say 3-4 trips per day), I think it's much more practical to use Presto. The charge for the card will be worth it. Thanks!
Will the Presto card work on other trains as well? Also does the extra $6 paid to get the card count towards your fare? For example if i paid $6 for the card and then put $20 on there to ride the train. Would i have $26 balance on the card or just $20?
Is there any tutorial
How to make monthly pass via pass
Thank you. I will try to find this machine near me. I just landed here 3 days ago. Where else can we buy it apart from these machines?
You can also get it from the customer service outlets: www.prestocard.ca/en/find-an-outlet/customer-service-outlets
Also Shoppers drug mart. I believe you can buy it online, but I don't recommend it because it will take time.
@@LivinginCanada I got it from Shoppers Drug Mart in Mississauga. Thank you. :-)
I heard that you can get a presto card on Apple wallet, is that feasible?
Really really good...thankyou
You're welcome!
I am planning on coming to Toronto in about a week and google maps suggested getting the subway to my hotel after I get off the UP at Union. I was searching online and it seems I won't be able to bring my suitcase onto the subway, is that correct? Also, from what I've been reading from TTC, it seems they only allow luggage on the bus? Would be grateful if you could advise please.
Can we purchase one presto card for me and my husband?
Hello, dear! Thank you for the video 😊
Could you please make a video or advise how to add to the Presto card information about senior status in Toronto Pearson Airport in order to use it for low fares from the very begigning?
So far I understood that in vending machines we can purchase only regular Presto cards.
Thank you.
You would have to open a presto account and register your card. There you should be able to configure those settings. Hope this helps!
I live in Toronto and I didnt even know you could buy a card at the black machines. I take bus all the time too.
So thank you
I bet many people don't know that either!
is there app for presto ! and can i used presto card in ottawa . i am coming for holiday
Hi,thanks for your video.Really helpful.Can I load day passes on the card when I get a new card.
Thank you! I'm not sure about day passes, sorry, I've never tried that before.
Thank you!
Welcome!
Thanks for your videos. Please let me know if I travel with my wife to Canada, do I need to buy two different Presto cards or we can use one card for both.? Also, how to get the senior rate when using it. Thank you. F.Gomez, Groveland, FL.
Yes, you would need one card each. To my knowledge, the presto fare is the same for adults/senior/students. Check this site out (scroll to the bottom): www.prestocard.ca/en/about/presto-on-the-ttc. Cheers!
Thank you for the information. Very helpful, Have a blesssed day. F. Gomez, Groveland,FL
Can I use one Presto card for multiple riders at once?
International students get discount for using the Presto card ? 😊
Post-secondary students can buy a discounted monthly pass (and that's loaded on to your presto card)
Hi been watching your vlogs! Really helpful for someone who is moving soon to Canada. Thank you! BTW, can I ask, if I purchase monthly PRESTO card, will I be able to use that in GO trains / transit?
Glad that the videos were useful! The monthly pass is actually a TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) Monthly pass that is loaded to the Presto Card. Presto itself is just a means of payment. So to take the GO Train you would be charged another fare and would need to load some money on the card (there's a discounted price for using presto to pay for GO). I believe in some cases there's a discount applied when transferring from TTC to GO Train, but not sure if that applies to the monthly pass. Cheers!
If anyone here has other information about whether there's a monthly pass for GO, please let me know!
the pass the school gave out can be used on oc transpo bus and the o train
Hope you had a change of plan since. Canada is turning into an unaffordable and unsustainable wasteland. Many people have left, especially Toronto area.
Hello😊 I have some questions about what kind of subway ticket should I get? I will travel in Toronto only 2 days. Thank you for your help❤
In that case you can just get a one-way fare from the vending machine at the subway station. Unless,,, you're planning to make more than 6 trips per day, in which case it might still be worth to get a Presto card, it's less hassle.
@@LivinginCanada If I have plans to go many places between one day card and presto which ticket is better?
Do we need to buy for each person this card or we can pay with one card for two person?
One person one card :) If you travel at the same time.
Hey! Just wanted to check, I already own my own card but I need one for my boyfriend who I will be picking up at the airport. Where would this PRESTO vending machine be? In the airport itself?
Yes that's right! It's at Arrivals, if not mistaken ground floor. Just follow the signs that say 'public transportation' once you arrive there!
@@LivinginCanada That’s amazing, thank you so so much
How can I activate my presto card?
I'm sorry, I don't remember. I believe you just use it immediately. But not that this is different from registering. To register your card you need to open an account online. Doing this will protect you from losing your balance should you lose your card.
Great video. I checked out the website and I would like to have your opinion about the TTC 12 month pass. Any idea how it works, and would you recommend it? It says that the price is for 143 CAD which seemed a too good to be true, so what's the catch if any? Thanks.
I've never purchased that one before, but it does seem like a good deal, in general. Of course it really depends on how frequently you travel. E.g., as I only spend around $60/month on single fares using Presto (especially since the pandemic!), it would not be worth it for me to get the monthly or 12 month pass. I don't think there's a catch, I'd just recommend to calculate in detail whether it really turns out to be cheaper than just buying single fares.
@@LivinginCanada Thanks for your insights. I'll keep that in mind.
Can i buy a presto card from the airport using cash?
I don't remember exactlyyyy, but I think you can use cash.
@@LivinginCanada thanks! Ur videos are so informative. Hehe
thank you very much!
You're welcome!
There's no option for a disposable paper ticket to use the transit system there because I don't really want to spend 6 dollars on purchasing a presto card when I come down to Toronto for next month? Very informative video! thanks for sharing beautiful lady😘😘😘xox
There are single-ride, two-ride tickets, and also day-passes! . So you won't need to buy the presto card :)Maybe I'll make another video on that some time!
Thanks beautiful lady😘😘😘 xox
@@LivinginCanada Is that the TTC tickets at video time stamp 1:25 - looking to buy day-pass for $13.50
Should i get a presto card if i am coming for 4 days?
You could, but you could also use credit/debit card (video on that coming up in about 2 weeks!)
@@LivinginCanada Thanks. I mean is it better to get presto card when I am coming only for 4 days? Or are there cheaper ways to take public transport?
I helped someone at Pearson airport get a presto card + $10. Did exactly as you have done but with cash.
Machine gave out the change but new card did not come out! 🙄
Told that person to take a picture of the machine number and call the service and explain. Oh well…
i got ome for free thats valid for whole school year😂 i can go wherever i want without begging my parents to drive me (and yes its unlimited use)
Does the presto card work for both TTC and the GO train?
yes
Perfect!
Thanks!
thank you very much
Idk if you guys knwo but if you go to any public library here you can get a free presto card by asking