TORONTO– All 230 Toronto streetcars will accept PRESTO card by the end of December. The Toronto Transit Commission and Metrolinx made the announcement Thursday morning.
There are currently 100 streetcars that are PRESTO enabled. The TTC says all streetcars, busses and subway stations will equipped with PRESTO machines by the end of 2016.
“Along with TTC’s many transit improvements, the roll out of PRESTO demonstrates our commitment to customer service,” said TTC chair Josh Colle.
“We are working with our partners to create better transit for Toronto.”
Minister of Transportation Stephen Del Duca says PRESTO gives commuters transportation options.
“Toronto residents lead busy lives and commuters need to know they have travel options that are convenient, safe and reliable, that will encourage them to leave their cars at home and take transit instead ” Del Duca said.
“PRESTO will launch on 10 to 15 more streetcars each day until all 230 legacy streetcars are PRESTO enabled.”
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