Metrolinx has saved millions for transit riders with their One Fare program

By Staff

April 22nd, 2025

BURLINGTON, on

Last year, the Ontario government and Metrolinx launched the One Fare Program, which has made taking transit from Brampton to Oshawa or anywhere in between, simpler, more convenient, and more affordable.

Transit riders now pay only once when transferring between the TTC and GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit.

During the first  year since launching in February 2024, One Fare has saved transit riders over $123 million, with over 38 million transfers made between local transit systems.

Transit riders now pay only once when transferring between the TTC and GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Durham Region Transit, MiWay and York Region Transit. Whether you tap your PRESTO card, credit or debit, Apple Pay or Google Wallet, the One Fare savings will automatically be applied.

• Transfers are valid for two hours for trips started on local transit and within three hours of the start of a GO Transit trip.
• If you begin your trip on GO Transit, then transfer to a local transit agency within the 3-hour window, cost of the local transit agency fare will be discounted from overall trip cost.

• For trips between TTC and local transit systems, the second portion will become free (the first payment will enable a two-hour free transfer across all systems).

• Just remember to tap on each time you travel on a participating transit agency and tap off when travelling on GO Transit, to ensure the savings apply.

Learn more about how One Fare is making transit more accessible and budget-friendly HERE.