FutureHeartsJunkie Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 ICAMI (In Case Anyone Missed It), PRESTO is piloting credit card payments on the UP Express (I posted the nearly same topic on the UP Express thread earlier): https://blog.metrolinx.com/2021/03/11/presto-contactless-payment-pilot-launches-on-up-express-allowing-customers-to-tap-on-with-credit-cards-and-mobile-wallets/ In addition, the UP Express will be the first to offer Interac Debit on the system. What remains to be seen is - how foreign-registered (and issued) credit cards (and mobile wallets) will play out on this new system.... (this reply was posted from my Galaxy S20 smartphone) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I had a normal load event today recorded in Presto app & site and I can see the $20 pending charge on VISA. So it seems to be working fine now, and I guess whatever happened last week was a one time glitch and I got $20 worth of fare free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted May 19, 2021 Report Share Posted May 19, 2021 Is Apple Pay no longer an option on the iOS Presto app to load funds? My credit card got skimmed somewhere, so I'm waiting for 7-10 business days for a new one, and my auto-load won't work. I am always hesitant to set up any sort of preauthorized payment directly to my bank account, so I figured I could just load my Presto card thru apple pay with my linked debit card, however I don't see that option when I click "Add Funds". I did this once last year (via credit card) but haven't done it since. Any suggestions or are the steps different now? I have queried my card via NFC in the app, and it shows the correct balance but no way to load via Apple Pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted September 24, 2021 Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 TTC Presto devices are being updated to show the transfer time expiry, how much remaining and validity of monthly pass. September 25th is when the update rolls out to surface vehicles. October 4th is when the fare gates will be updated and will take until at least mid-October to update all stations with the new setup. For those wondering why TTC didn't display balance, it was due to David Lepofsky who is a visually impaired lawyer who is well known for challenging barriers to people with disabilities. In the Presto case, it was due to how people with visual disabilities are not able to view their balance from a turnstile or reader when tapping their card unless announced with audio. Of course not being feasible which is why the ticket vending machines are available with an audio jack and braille for those who have visual disabilities. I remember when I would check my balance at a ticket vending machine when taking TTC before continuing my trip. I know other agencies that received the new Presto devices, it shows the time when the transfer expires versus how much time remaining. Especially if on a route that runs very limited service. http://www.ttc.ca/News/2021/September/24_09_21NR_presto_screens.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 New update rolled out today and already 4 people caught using child passes on my bus within the past 15 mins 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Kelvin3157 said: New update rolled out today and already 4 people caught using child passes on my bus within the past 15 mins What does the reader indicate? Is there a different sound or just something on the display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 minute ago, MK78 said: What does the reader indicate? Is there a different sound or just something on the display? Different sound, and it shows child pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I'm not even sure the use of children's Presto card on surface vehicles. It's useful at subway stations, with the fare gates. But I don't think I've ever used it on a surface vehicle, other than to test it (after tapping my own card), or to let a kid "play with it" - though that was easy enough by just letting them tap mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, nfitz said: I'm not even sure the use of children's Presto card on surface vehicles. It's useful at subway stations, with the fare gates. But I don't think I've ever used it on a surface vehicle, other than to test it (after tapping my own card), or to let a kid "play with it" - though that was easy enough by just letting them tap mine. It was to deceive the driver making think it's a usual student or senior concession when boarding through the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZümmyZüm Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Kelvin3157 said: It was to deceive the driver making think it's a usual student or senior concession when boarding through the front. I’m assuming your clever device unit now tells you on the top with that green bar what the fare type is? We’ve had it in Ottawa for ages and I find the amount of child/youth passed being used is insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, ZümmyZüm said: I’m assuming your clever device unit now tells you on the top with that green bar what the fare type is? We’ve had it in Ottawa for ages and I find the amount of child/youth passed being used is insane I don't think our CleverDevices shows that information By the way, it also shows YRT or MiWay logos when it crosses the fare boundary 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Kelvin3157 said: Different sound, and it shows child pass Nice. I'll try to pay attention next week. Is it rolled out system wide now or garage by garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 5 hours ago, MK78 said: Nice. I'll try to pay attention next week. Is it rolled out system wide now or garage by garage? Pretty sure it's system wide, it's just station rollout is slowly moving through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Kelvin3157 said: Pretty sure it's system wide, it's just station rollout is slowly moving through From the speed of implementation, it looks like they could simply press a button and upgrade the on-vehicle devices remotely. But have to go do the station ones manually somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Yeah saw it this morning on the 12D and 503 streetcar. Gotta say though, the information disappears way too quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Just noticed yesterday they finally rolled out the new version that shows monthly pass or transfer time remaining at subway stations. Seen at Union and Dundas. All stations should have it pretty soon if not already have the capability of showing the additional info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 It's at all stations and in all vehicles - started about 2 weeks ago. Best thing for me, is that it shows if you've already tapped on that vehicle - with an explanation of why one received a red X. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 hours ago, nfitz said: Best thing for me, is that it shows if you've already tapped on that vehicle - with an explanation of why one received a red X. It's amazing such a basic feature took so long to implement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 From a MiWay Transit operator: Contactless open payment is coming soon which the customer would simply tap their credit card on-board the payment device. No launch date yet. Here are the takeaways: The regular cash fare of $4 will be charged If Go Transit ever accepts open payment on their Presto devices, the co-fare will apply (free ride) Will only accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express both physical cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay and Google Pay) Debit cards will not work with the contactless open payment system yet The key takeaway is that the same payment method has to be retained to utilize the two hour transfer window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 9:10 PM, GTAmissions1 said: From a MiWay Transit operator: Contactless open payment is coming soon which the customer would simply tap their credit card on-board the payment device. No launch date yet. Here are the takeaways: The regular cash fare of $4 will be charged If Go Transit ever accepts open payment on their Presto devices, the co-fare will apply (free ride) Will only accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express both physical cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay and Google Pay) Debit cards will not work with the contactless open payment system yet The key takeaway is that the same payment method has to be retained to utilize the two hour transfer window. ICAMI (In Case Anyone Missed It), the Conactless Open Payment is finally live - albeit with GO Transit, Miway, Oakville Transit and Brampton Transit (at the time of writing). Right now, only Credit Cards are accepted. Debit is still available (only for the time being) on the UP Express. This new way is finally launched - in time for the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) in Toronto next Friday August 19th, 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said: ICAMI (In Case Anyone Missed It), the Conactless Open Payment is finally live - albeit with GO Transit, Miway, Oakville Transit and Brampton Transit (at the time of writing). Right now, only Credit Cards are accepted. Debit is still available (only for the time being) on the UP Express. This new way is finally launched - in time for the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) in Toronto next Friday August 19th, 2022. Just saw the press release, there is the 15 percent loyalty discount for using the same payment method starting with the first tap. Adult fares will be charged when using contactless or mobile payments. Presto is the better choice if needing to program a concession (fare discount) onto the card. Press release attached. https://www.gotransit.com/en/blog/tapwithcredit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Go/Metrolinx is releasing DC themed Presto cards at this years Fan Expo Edited August 25, 2022 by Oc4526 Fixed link 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin3157 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Finally, the TTC adapts the new readers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Kelvin3157 said: Finally, the TTC adapts the new readers Thanks for sharing. I know TTC is the last two remaining transit agencies with PNG (Presto Next Generation) that was supposed to handle open payments. Other one is OC Transpo in Ottawa, Ontario which they are replacing with their own version with similar features. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 What a waste of money if they have to replace all the readers within 7-8 years. ML should have done it right the first time since open payment did exist back in 2015. I guess it's okay since it's like a midlife refresh for the buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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