TTC fares go up Sunday; 2-hour transfer rule clarified after social media uproar

By News staff

Starting Sunday prepare to drop some more change during your commute.

The TTC said adults riding the red rocket will still pay $3.25, but anyone under 19 years old and seniors will now pay $2.30 – a 10 cent increase.

These changes will also apply to Presto payments, and the cost of monthly passes will increase across all fare types.

At the end of the month, say goodbye to the discount program for trips between GO Transit and the TTC.  The popular program was cut by Ford Government in August.

This the ninth fare hike since 2009.

TTC clarifies two-hour transfer policy

The TTC also released a clarification regarding the two-hour transfer window Sunday.

Over the weekend, social media users pointed out that if a user is on transit for more than the allocated two hours, they could risk getting fined by TTC fare inspectors and special constables for not paying.  The problem with this policy, some twitter users said, is some riders could have transferred to a TTC vehicle literally minutes before the two-hour window ends, risking fines. Other Twitter users said a rider could be on the system for more than two hours due to service disruptions, traffic or other issues.

There’s also no way for a user to know if their transfer has expired some social media users said, especially with the Presto card system.

On Sunday, the TTC said users don’t have to worry if their transfer window has expired, and are working with Metrolinx to introduce a new “transfer screen” to show much time is left.

“If your transfer expires while you are on a vehicle you do NOT have to tap until you transfer again – at that point you would be charged another fare,” the TTC tweeted Sunday morning. “If your card is checked by a TTC Fare Inspector or Special Constable, they will see that your trip is still valid.”

 

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