What happens if you forget to tap off at the GO station?

If you forget to tap off, at the end of the day your card will be charged a fare for the longest trip on the transit system you used. To avoid paying a higher fare, make sure you always tap off at the end of your trip with the same contactless payment method you used to tap on with.

What happens if I forgot to tap my PRESTO card?

As you leave the bus:Tap your card off to the Fare Payment Device as you exit the bus. The PRESTO system will debit or credit your card for the balance of that trip. Remember to always tap off. If you forget to tap off, you will be charged to the end of the route, as PRESTO will not know where you got off.

How much is the default fare for an incomplete trip?

If you're riding a bus: The default bus fare is $4.71. If you're riding a ferry: The default fare is $7.51. If you're riding the light rail: You'll cop a default fare of $3.66. If you're riding the train: Your default fare is $8.69.

Can you tap PRESTO twice for 2 people?

Can more than one person use the same PRESTO card? PRESTO cards can be shared, but can only be used by one person to travel at a time. When using someone else's card, be aware of the fare settings they may have, i.e. senior or youth. You can't use a card with a fare type for which you are not eligible.

What is the minimum balance on the go card?

When your go card balance falls below $5, it will automatically top-up with the amount of your choice. You'll never have to worry about waiting in line to top-up your go card or running out of money on your card again. The minimum auto top-up amount is $20.

What to do if you forget to tap off go card?

What is a fare break?

fare break point. 1. The destination where a given fare begins or ends.

What happens if you tap in with one card and tap out with another?

You could be charged the maximum fare on both cards so make sure you touch in and out with the same card, whether that's your Oyster card, your contactless Barclays debit card, Barclaycard or other bank's contactless card. Try to keep these cards separate to avoid the wrong one being read.

Is it cheaper to tap or get ticket?

You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

Can 2 people use 1 PRESTO card?

Can more than one person use the same PRESTO card? PRESTO cards can be shared, but can only be used by one person to travel at a time. When using someone else's card, be aware of the fare settings they may have, i.e. senior or youth. You can't use a card with a fare type for which you are not eligible.

Do you have to tap off with PRESTO?

Q: Do I need to tap off when I exit the subway or a TTC or YRT bus? A: No. However, if you are transferring from the subway to a TTC, YRT or GO bus/train, you will need to tap on when you board the bus or train. You only need to tap off when you are riding a GO train or GO bus as their fares are determined by distance.

Do I have to tap off PRESTO GO train?

Remember to tap off at your destination using the same card, phone or watch that you tapped on with as your fare is based on the distance of your trip. This avoids being overcharged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route because the PRESTO system doesn't know where you've travelled to.

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