• Subscribe
News

Ontario, Toronto roll out one fare program for GTA

People in the GTA will soon only have to pay once when switching between GO Transit, TTC and other local transit, leading to annual savings of $1,600 per commuter.

Published Feb 5, 2024 at 4:58pm

Barbara Patrocinio
By
Barbara Patrocinio
Ontario, Toronto roll out one fare program for GTA
Mayor Olivia Chow and Doug Ford at today's announcement of the One Fare Program at Downsview Park Station. (Screengrab photo)

Starting Feb. 26th, transit riders will only pay once when transferring between GO Transit, the TTC and other regional transit agencies in the GTA.

Premier Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow announced the one fare program this Monday, which will integrate fare systems across the GTA, charging riders for just one transit trip regardless of how many buses, subways or streetcars they take.

“This program will be a game-changer for transit riders, it will provide people with more transit options and more convenience,” Ford said.

Read this for free.

Log in below to get access to this article. One free per week.

About QP Briefing

Queen's Park Briefing is a membership-based information source, covering all political and legislative movements at the provincial level. QP Briefing memberships are held by stakeholders, professionals, business leaders, and Ontario parliamentarians.

Our team provides deep analytic content for a wide array of high level decision makers standing at the intersection of private and public sector affairs. QP Briefing's in-depth coverage keeps our members at the forefront of complex policy issues, political advancements and private sector affairs.

QP Briefing is an invaluable information tool and is a passionate resource for members of the Ontario Public Service, Public Affairs Firms and Strategists, Government Agencies, MP's and all those claiming a stake in provincial politics.

Contact us

Subscriptions and Account Management
Partnerships and Events
Laura Pennell
Publisher
Editorial Inquiries