Transit users in Toronto can tap into a new way to purchase Presto cards.
The reloadable electronic payment cards are now available at 10 Shoppers Drug Mart locations within the city, with more to come later this year.
In addition to purchasing new cards, users will also be able to top up existing cards or set up a senior or youth discount.
Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca made the announcement Monday outside a Shoppers location on King Street West, along with Trinity-Spadina MPP Han Dong, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) chair Coun. Josh Colle and officials from Shoppers and regional transit authority Metrolinx.
Del Duca said the deal between Metrolinx and Shoppers would provide more convenience for transit riders.
“We know that when we make transit more attractive to commuters, they’re more likely to actually use it,” he said. “And that’s a win-win.”
The multi-year Presto rollout is continuing across the TTC system, though the smart fare cards can now be used on board all surface vehicles and at least one entrance of each subway station.
Shoppers locations with Presto services:
Agincourt Mall – 2330 Kennedy Road
Eglinton and Dufferin – 1840 Eglinton Avenue West
Hudson’s Bay Centre – 20 Bloor Street East
King and Peter – 388 King Street West
King and Strachan – 901 King Street West
Queen and Carlaw – 970 Queen Street East
Queen and Bathurst – 524 Queen Street West
Queen Street West – 1033 Queen Street West
Weston and Lawrence – 1995 Weston Road
Westway Plaza – 1735 Kipling Avenue