Comment 64443

By MyMy (anonymous) | Posted June 02, 2011 at 03:46:58

I didn’t see anything on the HSR site that mentioned doing away with tickets, monthly passes, etc. but that doesn’t mean we won’t all be forced to adopt the new system. Personally, I like the convenience of going to either of the two drug stores within walking distance of home to purchase my bus tickets and charge my credit card. If tickets are being phased out, it would appear individuals will still be able to get a reduced rate but you will need PRESTO E-Purse (assume the Presto fee also applies to this). This does not address the comment about groups buying tickets for low income people.

The following might answer some of the questions in prior comments and probably includes more information than most want. I haven’t included the HSR fares for children, those over 80 (Golden Age Bus Pass is available for FREE at the HSR Ticket Office) or the Special Day Pass as PRESTO does not work for them.

The site also includes information about

BURLINGTON TRANSIT Fare Integration
McMASTER UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND MOHAWK COLLEGE STUDENTS
2011 UNDERGRADUATE / MOHAWK COLLEGE SUMMER SEMESTER PASS

All information is from http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/Transit/Fares+and+Conditions/

FARE NEWS:
PRESTO & HSR - now available on all HSR buses.. read more! (decent info page on PRESTO, the HSR and transferring to GO)http://www.hamilton.ca/CityServices/Transit/Fares+and+Conditions/PRESTOHSR.htm


ADULT
Payment Type Effective January 1, 2011
Cash (EXACT FARE) $2.55
Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse $2.00 (5 for $10.00)
Monthly Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass $87.00


SENIOR
Payment Type Effective January 1, 2011
Cash (EXACT FARE) $2.55
Adult Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse $2.00 (5 for $10.00)
Adult Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass $87.00
Senior Annual Pass $205.00 per year


This pass runs from May 1 until April 30 of the following year. You must be 65 years of age or over to be entitled to use this pass and a resident of the City of Hamilton. This pass can be obtained from the Ticket Office at the Hamilton GO Centre, 36 Hunter St. E. from Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm (except holidays) or call 905-546-2424 ext. 1882 for more information. Seniors can pay the full amount up front, or complete Pre-Authorized Debit and have $18.00 per month debited from their bank account. Renewals will commence on Monday, April 11, 2011 and any time thereafter.


STUDENT
This fare applies to STUDENTS who are 19 years of age or under as of September 1st of the given school year in regular full time (two credit minimum) day class attendance at a school administered by the Board of Education or the Separate School Board or any secondary school inspected and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Persons attending such schools will be provided with a school photo ID card or can obtain an HSR Photo Identification Card. (These cards are provided during the school photo session free of charge, or at our Ticket Office for a fee of $3.00). Students can obtain the card application form from the school office.

Payment Type Effective January 1, 2011
Cash (EXACT FARE) $2.55
Elementary/
Secondary Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse $1.65 (5 for $8.25)
Elementary/
Secondary Monthly
Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass $71.00


2011 Summer Youth Pass - For the period from July 1 (Canada Day) through to and including September 5, 2011 (Labour Day) , the HSR is offering an HSR Summer Youth Pass for elementary / secondary students aged 19 years of age and under (as of September 1st of a given school year). This pass is valid from July 1 through to and including September 5, 2011 (Labour Day) and will only cost $71.00 for the summer period (a savings of more than $71.00). These HSR Summer Youth Passes will be distributed to HSR vendors in mid-June, at the time that regular Month Passes are usually available. They can also be purchased at the HSR Ticket Office. Students must show a valid student photo ID card (expiry Sept./11) along with the Summer Youth Pass when boarding any bus. Valid on regular service trips on all HSR routes.

REMINDER
Please be certain that you carry and show the driver your required identification when using a reduced fare. The operator has the right to ask you at any time to produce this identification. If you do not possess it at the time of being asked, it is required that you pay an adult cash EXACT FARE of $2.55

Presto Card - Initial Card Fee (card valid for 5 years) of $6.00

GO TRANSIT Fare Integration
When you purchase a GO Monthly pass from the Hamilton or Aldershot GO stations, you can purchase an HSR Sticker for $15.00 which entitles the bearer to unlimited use on all HSR routes. This ticket must be purchased at the same time as the GO Monthly Pass. Stickered GO Passes are valid only within the calendar month designated on the pass.
This sticker is applicable for the following passes:
the GO Adult Monthly Pass
the GO Student Monthly Pass
Each of the above GO passes is clearly marked with the valid month and must have an HSR sticker with the matching monthly designation in order to be valid for use on the HSR.

GO Integration Using PRESTO - The co-fare and fare subsidy will be applied on a trip specific basis. The card will calculate and deduct the appropriate discount for the local trip to or from an activated GO Train station. So, a GO Integration single ride using PRESTO will be $0.50 per trip for your returning HSR trip from GO Transit. When outbound from HSR to GO, a discount of a $1.50 will be applied when you transfer to the next portion of your trip. For example, when you travel on HSR and transfer to the GO Train, the fare you pay GO will be reduced by $1.50.

See also https://www.prestocard.ca/en/ Watch the video. For GO, if you haven’t set a default trip, you tap the card prior to boarding and when you get off to determine the fare.

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