nfitz
Superstar
No it isn't. Look at GO - it doesn't use fare gates. Though it won't happen anytime soon, given the equipment requirements and implementation cost.
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11th
Senior Member
I am sure they can figure out something for that - likely they will still need a children presto card to enter, just that it won't be deducted when riding the TTC. But then, that doesn't have to be tied into any tap out requirement. It's a whole different topic.
Isn't the trend going to be cash-less eventually? It isn't like giving out temporary cards just for the sake of making everyone tap out, but rather enabling that to happen, whether it's for distance-based fare or not.
nfitz
Superstar
That's already happening. When there's a line-up at the attendant, my 7-year old uses their Presto card to tap through the turnstiles, which records a transaction on her card, but the charge is $0.
It is indeed.
There's got to be a way to pay cash after full implementation. Either the current system, or using vending machines similar to what is on the new streetcars at some stops.
NotMathematical
Active Member
Osgoode is now PRESTO Enabled. 6 stations left for implementation.
prosperegal
Senior Member
Then they'll have to work on the Bloor line (oops, I mean Line 2) and everyone else.
MetroMan
Senior Member
The closest TTC boarding locations for me are Spadina and King streetcars, and St. Andrew subway station. Now that St. Andrew is PRESTO enabled, King is the remaining outlier. I recall a change of plans being announced where old streetcars would get PRESTO instead of waiting for the new ones. Is this true for King St.? What's the timeline?
TOareaFan
Superstar
Napoleon
Active Member
An interesting quirk I find is that the platform boxes on Spadina don't have Presto enabled. I mean they're kind of the weirdest thing ever in that they only accept coins or tokens. I've noticed they have a credit/debit icon with a slash through it on them, so maybe they're planning that enhancement at some point.
Does anyone know how much modification would be required for them to accept Presto? I have to say Presto certainly seems like a no-brainer.
Does anyone know how much modification would be required for them to accept Presto? I have to say Presto certainly seems like a no-brainer.
nfitz
Superstar
NotMathematical
Active Member
The machines on platforms make great balance checkers .Trust me I tried 
nfitz
Superstar
Do they? That's actually quite useful. Also means they'd push a pending credit/authorization then.
NotMathematical
Active Member
You'll get an X but it displays your balance either way, indeed its useful.
nfitz
Superstar
Hmm ... though I wonder if it's just reading the info on the card, and not able to push loads to the card.
NotMathematical
Active Member
That's what I thought as well. It could not even be hooked up to the PRESTO central at all.
torontojays
New Member
Is it safe to buy unregistered presto cards off others?