stevensontransit
Active Member
So indeed the one fare program is mentioned in the fall economic statement: https://budget.ontario.ca/2025/fallstatement/chapter-1b-costs.html#section-5
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GTHA Transit Fare Integration
- Thread starter RedRocket191
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stevensontransit
Active Member
YES!!!! The one fare is officially being extended!: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/...ne-fare-to-keep-transit-costs-down-for-riders
Northern Light
Superstar
As I said it would, some months back:
GTHA Transit Fare Integration
As mentioned in the upcoming metrolnx board meeting for June 26th, the one fare program has been an overwhelming success: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/about-us/the-board/board-meetings/meeting-2025-06-26
Unfortunate that none of the enhancements they were looking at are moving forward at this point, that means they will likely be deferred to at least 2027.
But not surprising as the enhancements they were looking at would have driven ridership, much higher, particularly on GO.
Northern Light
Superstar
Further note, I have now confirmed that the renewal is for 2 years, so no improvements are likely til March 2028.
afransen
Senior Member
Would this have effectively reduced GO fares?As I said it would, some months back:
GTHA Transit Fare Integration
As mentioned in the upcoming metrolnx board meeting for June 26th, the one fare program has been an overwhelming success: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/about-us/the-board/board-meetings/meeting-2025-06-26urbantoronto.ca
Unfortunate that none of the enhancements they were looking at are moving forward at this point, that means they will likely be deferred to at least 2027.
But not surprising as the enhancements they were looking at would have driven ridership, much higher, particularly on GO.
Northern Light
Superstar
I'm not sure what you're asking.
The existing program did result in a fare rebate if you use both the TTC and GO, but renewing it doesn't change anything.
There were several different augmentations under discussion, none of which are going forward right now.
nfitz
Superstar
Would those have effectively reduced GO fares?
I can't see much else that would cost money or provide benefit, other than expanding the base fare ($3.70 with Presto) to encompass more (if not all) of the city.
afransen
Senior Member
Presumably to significantly boost GO ridership, effective GO fares would have been substantially reduced.
drum118
Superstar
Sandpit
Active Member
I don't get why the extension is for two more years and not permanent. When it was first introduced for two years, I thought it was a due diligence policy where there would be a report after two years which would recommend making the program permanent as a next step.
RapidTransit
Active Member
I would like to see more one seat rides on cross border routes between Toronto and surrounding regions. Seamless travel, similar to the routes TTC had prior to TYSSE. Even if they last two years, they appear to really attract customers.
Some progress on Miway taking over some TTC routes in the west. And TTC taking over some routes from YRT crossing Steeles to the north. I'm sure you can still have the same operating funding model agreement between TTC and other transit agencies.
Some progress on Miway taking over some TTC routes in the west. And TTC taking over some routes from YRT crossing Steeles to the north. I'm sure you can still have the same operating funding model agreement between TTC and other transit agencies.
stevensontransit
Active Member
It could be permanent if it’s proven popular and increasing ridership on routes between cities.
Sandpit
Active Member
They've had two years to prove this (which is what I expect an official report to do). I suppose it could be to match the gas tax cut, which (IIRC) was extended once before being made permanent. Now they can claim to treat drivers and non-drivers equally..