This is partly why I started ignoring them when they ask for my Presto card at subway stations. A couple of weeks ago, I was on crutches and they asked me to let them scan my Presto Card at Union at 11 pm after I got off my delayed VIA Rail train. They then asked me for my Student ID which was in my backpack (which I couldn't reach). I asked for a bench or something so I could sit down and get it from my backpack. They pretty much said no, so I proceeded to the platform where there was a bench (they never followed me, but they did yell after me and made a scene). Reported the last presto card lost and paid $6 to get a new one.
This is partly why I started ignoring them when they ask for my Presto card at subway stations. A couple of weeks ago, I was on crutches and they asked me to let them scan my Presto Card at Union at 11 pm after I got off my delayed VIA Rail train. They then asked me for my Student ID which was in my backpack (which I couldn't reach). I asked for a bench or something so I could sit down and get it from my backpack. They pretty much said no, so I proceeded to the platform where there was a bench (they never followed me, but they did yell after me and made a scene). Reported the last presto card lost and paid $6 to get a new one.
Now, I just roll my eyes and ignore them. Most of the time they just yell at me, one chased after me onto the platform and kept on pestering/threatening me. Kept giving her the silent treatment, she tried blocking me but I managed to get on the train (I'm still on crutches), she never ended up following me.
I probably should so that I notionally get my $6 back. Regardless, unreasonableness by fare inspectors causes people to want to piss them off. This, in turn, creates the culture of fare evasion we see.You sound like a fare evader.
Put your PRESTO card into a card holder. DO NOT PUNCH A HOLE IN THE CARD. Attach to a lanyard. Don't have to hunt for your PRESTO, if it is around your neck.
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It wasn't the card it was student ID they were looking for. At Western University your student card is your bus pass on London transit. And you have to tap your card on the card reader just like with PRESTO (it's the same model of reader btw). I had both card in the same holder once, and the reader didn't respond in London or in Toronto. Also it's not like you can have more than two cards in that card holder anyways, so what are you supposed to do when they ask for a driver's license and you're on crutches. It's honestly much easier just to ignore them because they don't seem to have any power to stop you from simply walking away.Put your PRESTO card into a card holder. DO NOT PUNCH A HOLE IN THE CARD. Attach to a lanyard. Don't have to hunt for your PRESTO, if it is around your neck.
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PRESTO Tickets | Cost |
One-ride | $3.25 |
Two-ride | $6.50 |
Day pass | $13.00 |
At Western University your student card is your bus pass on London transit. And you have to tap your card on the card reader just like with PRESTO (it's the same model of reader btw). I had both card in the same holder once, and the reader didn't respond in London or in Toronto.
The apps on both cards are probably very similar if not the same since PRESTO and London Transit both chose Scheidt & Bachmann as a vendor. The card reader was probably trying to query my student card thinking that it was a PRESTO card when it wasn't. The software on the readers on London Transit is exactly the same as the ones on OC Transpo. Anyways, this probably belongs in the PRESTO discussion thread.Such BS. The ISO-14443A protocol that the Mifare chips in these cards are based on gives each card a unique ID (this UID is akin to an Ethernet interface's MAC address) and provides a way to identify multiple cards in the read field and query them independently using their UIDs. There's no reason other than a shoddy software implementation that the reader can't say "Well, the app I want to engage with isn't on card 1, so I'll query card 2..."
With the current system, I don't think there is a way to tell when you start using the 2nd ride of your 2-ride ticket oppose to using a transfer from the first ticket. This is such a downfall as ticket users are not likely used by regular riders and would have difficult checking their ticket status.However, PRESTO TICKETS will be available.
From link.
PRESTO TicketsOne-ride, two-ride and day pass PRESTO Tickets are available at all TTC subway stations. You can also purchase PRESTO Tickets at all Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Toronto.PRESTO Tickets are great for people who don't use the TTC regularly, or visitors to the city. Each person over the age of 12 is required to have their own PRESTO Ticket. This also applies to the day pass PRESTO Ticket. A group/family day pass PRESTO Ticket is not available.
PRESTO Tickets Cost One-ride $3.25 Two-ride $6.50 Day pass $13.00
- Note: PRESTO Tickets expire 90 days after purchase.
- PRESTO Tickets are eligible for the two-hour transfer
PRESTO cards still provide customers with the lowest fare. You can purchase one for $6 and load it with money or a monthly pass at all stations, any Shoppers Drug Mart location, online at prestocard.ca and at the TTC Customer Service Centre above Davisville Station.Using a PRESTO Ticket
You must tap your PRESTO Ticket every time you enter a subway station and whenever you board a bus or streetcar. Your tapped PRESTO Ticket is your Proof-of-Payment. You must keep it with you while travelling on the system and be prepared to show it to a TTC fare inspector upon request. Once your fare(s) have been used and your transfer or day pass has expired, you must purchase another ticket or pay by cash. PRESTO Tickets are not reloadable. PRESTO Tickets can only be used to pay your fare on the TTC. They are not accepted on any of the other transit agencies that use PRESTO.Visit the FAQ page for more information.For seniors and students, you should use the PRESTO card to get the discount.
With the current system, I don't think there is a way to tell when you start using the 2nd ride of your 2-ride ticket oppose to using a transfer from the first ticket. ...