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Can you exchange TTC tokens?

Can you exchange TTC tokens?

TTC tickets, tokens and passes are no longer available for sale in subway stations. Refunds will not be provided so you are encouraged to use your TTC tickets, tokens and passes.

Can TTC fare inspectors detain?

Under the bylaw, fare inspectors do not have the power or authority to detain evaders (those powers are restricted to transit enforcement officers).

Does TTC still take change?

TTC tickets, tokens and passes are no longer available for sale in subway stations. You can still use previously purchased TTC tickets, tokens or passes you have to pay your fare. Operators on buses and streetcars do not sell fares or carry change, so you must have a form of payment ready before you board a vehicle.

How does TTC 2 hour transfer work?

This transfer allows you to enter and exit the TTC as much as you’d like within a two hour period. Tap your PRESTO card on a reader each time you enter a subway station and when you board a bus or streetcar. As long as you’re within two hours from your first tap, you won’t be charged another fare.

Is fare evasion a criminal Offence NYC?

Fare evasion is the act of using public transportation without paying. In New York, repeat fare evaders can be arrested and charged with theft of services, a class A misdemeanor.

What happens if you get caught fare evading?

You can be asked to show your ticket at any time. You may be issued an on the spot fine of $200 for not having a ticket, or for using a concession ticket without a valid concession card. The maximum penalty for either of these offences is a $550 fine.

How much do TTC fare inspectors make?

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) Salary FAQs The average salary for a a Fare Inspector is CA$67,789 per year in Canada, which is 14% higher than the average TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) salary of CA$58,957 per year for this job.

Why do TTC buses have blue lights?

All buses in the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) use these blue lights. That means that the lights will only be on if the bus is on an accessible route. You can find accessible routes by locating the wheelchair symbol on the sign at the bus stop, though even on accessible routes, not all stops will be accessible.

Where do I Pay my Fare on the TTC?

Paying your fare on the TTC You can pay your fare by cash, ticket, token or by using a PRESTO card with money or a monthly pass loaded onto it. You can also use a one-ride, two-ride or day pass PRESTO Ticket, available from Fare Vending Machines at select subway stations, as well. Don’t get caught without paying your fare.

What is the fine for fare evasion on the TTC?

The fine for getting caught evading fare on the TTC is $425. A while ago somebody on here pointed out that TTC fare evasion is a $425 fine but if you park your car and don’t pay, the fine is $30. I think about this a lot, and I cannot think of a good rationale for the difference in penalties. Anna Jessup experienced a similar ordeal to Aydin’s.

Where can I buy a Toronto TTC pass?

Access our fare chart and find our how to buy fares and passes. PRESTO is an electronic payment system that eliminates the need for tickets, tokens, passes and cash. PRESTO works across local transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ottawa, making paying for your trip simple, convenient and secure.

Where does the money from fare evasion go?

The money collected also goes into city coffers, and not towards the TTC itself. The TTC said it also levies the $235 fine much more often than the $425 fine, though the TTC did not provide figures showing how often the most severe penalty is handed out.