Back to school on the TTC

The TTC is excited to welcome students, parents, and teachers back to transit, with the school year beginning next week.

 

Starting Tues., Sept. 3, the TTC will be restoring more than 100 extra scheduled bus trips and make route adjustments to facilitate students boarding at multiple locations surrounding schools.

 

Children 12 and under ride the TTC for free. All other students can pay their TTC fare using several methods of payment, including:

 

PRESTO single fares

 

$2.35 for youth 13-19

 

$3.30 adult

 

PRESTO Monthly Pass

 

$128.15 for youth 13-19 and for post-secondary students with a Post-Secondary Monthly Pass

 

Debit / Credit

 

$3.30 adult

 

CASH

 

$2.40 for youth 13-19

 

$3.35 adult

 

Two-hour transfers

 

When you pay your fare on the TTC using a PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket, PRESTO in Google Wallet, debit or credit card, you get a two-hour transfer that allows you to enter and exit the TTC as much as you’d like within two hours.

 

Proof-of-Payment

 

All customers must have valid Proof-of-Payment (POP) such as a tapped PRESTO card, PRESTO Ticket, debit or credit card, or paper transfer when travelling on the TTC.

 

Students and parents are reminded that PRESTO cards are set to deduct an adult fare. If a youth fare is required, the PRESTO card, along with government-issued identification, should be taken to a Shoppers Drug Mart or to the TTC Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station to change the setting.

 

Post-secondary students enrolled full-time at a recognized institution in Toronto are eligible for a discounted monthly pass on PRESTO. They must have a TTC post-secondary student photo ID to set their PRESTO fare type, and purchase and use their post-secondary monthly pass on PRESTO The TTC Post-Secondary Photo ID card can only be obtained at the TTC Photo ID Office at Bathurst Station. The post-secondary fare type can be set at any Shoppers Drug Mart or at the TTC Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station.

 

Remove backpacks

 

The TTC asks all students, as a courtesy to others, to remove their backpacks and place them on their lap if seated or on the floor between their feet if standing. Students are also reminded to remove their headphones or reduce the volume when appropriate to hear important announcements.

 

Safety

 

The TTC would like to remind everyone about some important safety tips as the school year begins.

 

Drivers: As the streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks get busier for back-to-school, please be extra vigilant while commuting. Please yield the right-of-way to TTC vehicles and slow down to allow buses to re-enter traffic after servicing stops.

 

Pedestrians: Please don't run alongside or in front of a bus or streetcar. It's always safer to wait for the next vehicle, which will be along soon.

 

Cyclists: Sometimes streetcar tracks can be slippery. When cycling near streetcar rails, be aware of the track conditions and always cross streetcar tracks at an angle to avoid tires getting caught.

 

Subway riders: Always stand behind the yellow line on the platform when waiting for a subway train. Never descend to track level for any reason. If you drop something, such as your cell phone, leave it and tell a TTC uniformed employee who will arrange to retrieve it.

 

Streetcar riders: Be sure to check that traffic has stopped before exiting a streetcar.

 

Bus/streetcar riders: When on board, always be sure to stand behind the white line at the front of the vehicle and stand clear of the doors.

 

Reduced subway speed zones

 

The TTC is advising customers travelling on several portions of Line 1 Yonge-University and Line 2 Bloor-Danforth of reduced speed zones, which may result in longer than normal travel times along certain sections of the subway.

 

As a safety precaution, the TTC reduces speed along sections of rail where maintenance is required, allowing trains to run safely during service hours while minimizing disruptions to customers. They also protect workers who may be required at track level to conduct routine or emergency inspections.

 

Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and consider the additional time they may need for their trips. A complete list of current reduced speed zones can be found on the TTC website at: https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service/Reduced-Speed-Zones.

 

The TTC looks forward to welcoming customers back to the system as the new school year begins and reminds commuters that they can plan their trips at www.ttc.ca/trip-planner, or use transit apps.

 

The TTC is committed to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service, as well as alternate route options. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on X or sign up for eAlerts.