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pesto
New Member
Fun! 
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Presto Chango? How this TTC commuter turned a pass into a working magic wand that taps onto transit
A Toronto transit taker has weaved some magic into their Presto card nearly literally, as they transformed their physical pass into a pseudo-magic wand that can tap onto the subway or streetcar.
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hw621
Senior Member
I cancelled a lost card with senior fare type, and transferred the balance to another card with adult fare type. Then the fare type of the second card turned from adult to senior! What should I do?
nfitz
Superstar
I'd give the senior card to a senior, save it until your a senior. Or just pop into a Shoppers Drugmart or other outlet to get them to change it to an adult.
That should be the easiest change to ask for!
hw621
Senior Member
Or change my look to that of a senior lol
nfitz
Superstar
Well that too ... but if you aren't close to looking it, it's going to raise questions at the very first fare inspection!
That reminds me. I've always been confused about whether the Youth fare is for those 18 and under. Or under 18.
As my eldest just turned 18, I assume that it would take care of itself. And I recently realized she was still a Youth. But when I checked the expiry date - for some reason it's set to when she about 19 and a half! So clearly wrong. But will it be just wrong when she turns 19. Or is it wrong now, and I (she) needs to do something. Though the fare inspection wouldn't be tough, given she could pass for 17.
WB62
Senior Member
After a few years of collecting ive managed to get up to 33 different PRESTO card types. This year alone over 10 special designs were released:
Mind_the_gap
Active Member
Bump,
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I guess this is because of FIFA, but I hope these could be utilized for VIA Trains, UP Express, sporting event tickets, etc.
ImmenselyMental
Senior Member
I have noticed these QR code readers are being installed on fare gates across the system (particularly subway stations with high ridership); they were installed at Museum Station over the past week.Bump,
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I guess this is because of FIFA, but I hope these could be utilized for VIA Trains, UP Express, sporting event tickets, etc.
Mobile Presto readers, such as those on buses and streetcars, already have built-in QR code scanners, so it would make sense that they might be harmonizing the system.
When the TTC introduced Presto tickets with built-in NFC chips, one issue raised was that the chips would require used tickets to be thrown into the garbage, as opposed to being recycled. Some of the comments on the linked Reddit thread suggest they might be transitioning to QR codes for single-use tickets, or doing so for the FIFA World Cup.
McGillicuddy
Active Member
Or tattoos if you're really hardcore.
Mind_the_gap
Active Member
Bojaxs
Senior Member
You have to bow to the gate, and then it lets you through.