Metrolinx and Lyft are making it easier for riders to get to and from GO Stations through a six-month pilot program. Starting July 15, GO Customers will be able to benefit from a new partnership with ridesharing company Lyft. By starting or ending a trip with Lyft at certain GO Stations, new and existing customers will … Continue reading Grabbing a Lyft to GO
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Ask away during Metrolinx Town Hall in Durham Region
Our popular town hall event comes to Durham Region this week, giving customers and residents the chance to ask transit questions in-person and online. We know you’re wondering about it. So just go ahead and ask. As Ontario’s largest public transit agency, we have a lot of wheels turning – from GO Transit expansion across … Continue reading Ask away during Metrolinx Town Hall in Durham Region
Metrolinx lowering fares for short-distance GO trips by more than $1
Metrolinx is reducing PRESTO fares on short-distance GO Transit trips in the Greater Golden Horseshoe by more than $1 starting April 20. The fare for GO trips that are about 10 kilometres or less is being reduced to $3.70 — a 21 per cent reduction from the lowest PRESTO fares of $4.71. This new, lower … Continue reading Metrolinx lowering fares for short-distance GO trips by more than $1
Kids travel free on GO Transit just in time for March Break
Starting March 9, kids 12 and under can ride free on all GO trains and buses. Among the largely Toronto-bound office workers on the early morning Kitchener line, Lucas Andrade and his siblings stand out. Dragging school bags, and rubbing sleepy eyes, they’re about half the size - and a great deal younger - than … Continue reading Kids travel free on GO Transit just in time for March Break
Metrolinx world in black and white photography chronicling public transit
Images capture the story of Greater Golden Horseshoe in motion. Before the break of dawn, on a Kitchener line GO train headed eastbound toward Union Station, Ayush Bharbwaj quietly sat and stared down at his phone. A student, he was headed to an appointment at a downtown hospital – his image, in prayer-like deep thought, … Continue reading Metrolinx world in black and white photography chronicling public transit
PRESTO app launches today
Positive PRESTO change has also come to machines in TTC subway stations. A smart update is now available for your phone. Starting today, the official version of the PRESTO app is available for download. Metrolinx initially launched a beta version of the app last December to a limited group of users to get feedback. The … Continue reading PRESTO app launches today
All Aboard! Weekday GO Trains now service Niagara Region
Metrolinx launches regular morning and evening train service to St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. As Joanne McKee taps her PRESTO card in St. Catharines, $18.07 is deducted from her account. But in her mind, McKee isn`t paying to get to her job in downtown Toronto – she`s actually investing in something much more valuable: time … Continue reading All Aboard! Weekday GO Trains now service Niagara Region
PRESTO is the new home of TTC Monthly Pass
Switching to PRESTO offers benefits including balance protection, automatic pass renewals, discounts on attractions and other special features to make sure you’re never caught short on your transit fare. Let’s take a trip to see how easily you can make the switch. This is about you. And how your transit journeys around Toronto – and … Continue reading PRESTO is the new home of TTC Monthly Pass
Top ten tips for safe travels during the holidays
Ring in New Year’s Eve 2019 on a safe note Just pause for a moment. Because we get it - you have a lot on your plate this time of year. The holiday season means the lives of many of our customers turn into military-like campaigns, with dozens of objectives and nonstop troop movements. But … Continue reading Top ten tips for safe travels during the holidays
Be one of the first beta PRESTO app users
The PRESTO app is here to make it easier for you to manage and load your card on the go. Starting today, Metrolinx is making a beta version of the app available to a limited group of users to get feedback on their experience before launching the official version. The PRESTO app gives users the … Continue reading Be one of the first beta PRESTO app users
