Riding the bus
- Plan your trip. Find your route, the nearest stop and bus times using our trip planner.
- Go to your stop. Arrive at your stop five minutes before your bus is scheduled to leave.
- Board the bus.
- Pay your fare.
- Be kind to your Operator.
- Ride safely.
- Request a stop.
- Exit the bus.
What to use to pay for public buses Mississauga?
Ways to pay your fare
- Cash – $4 fare.
- Open payment (starting Aug. 11, 2022) – $4 fare.
- PRESTO card – the best way to pay your fare on MiWay.
Are busses free in Mississauga?
You’ll need to pay the exact amount. Pay your TTC fare when you board in Toronto and pay your MiWay fare (cash fare $4.00 or MiWay special purpose ticket) when you exit in Mississauga. The TTC Transit Operator will issue a special transfer.
Does Mississauga use PRESTO card?
PRESTO Service Locations – where you can buy a PRESTO card or load funds – are now available across the Greater Toronto Area, including 29 Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Mississauga.
Can I use my debit card on buses?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Can cash be used on buses?
People should always have a means of payment for their bus journey and we are happy to accept cash or contactless card payment.
How do you pay for the bus in Ontario?
You need a PRESTO Card, one-ride, two-ride or day pass PRESTO Ticket, TTC ticket, token, day pass, transfer, or exact cash to pay your fare on the TTC. Operators on buses and streetcars do not sell fares or carry change, so you must have a form of payment ready before you board a vehicle.
How much is a bus pass in Ontario?
Passes
| 1 day | $11.25 |
|---|---|
| 3 days | $27.75 |
| 5 days | $44.50 |
| 7 days | $52.75 |
| Monthly | $125.50 |
Does Mississauga have public transit?
The official transit service for the City of Mississauga.
Is it cheaper to pay with PRESTO?
Adult Fare with PRESTO – Save 15%+
If you do not take the exact same trip each time you travel on GO within a calendar month, your first 35 rides on GO will be 15.7%** off the single-ride adult fare. For trips 36 and onwards, your discount will be based on the value of the trips you’ve taken that month.
Can I tap my credit card instead of PRESTO?
You can now tap a physical credit card or the cards on your phone or smart watch for a convenient and easy payment option on transit. Here are a few key reminders for customers considering this new option to pay their transit fare.
Can you pay for PRESTO with cash?
Buy adult PRESTO cards with cash, debit or credit card. Load funds or adult passes instantly with cash, debit card or credit card. Check your balance and transaction history. Buy PRESTO Tickets.
Do you have to put your hand out for a bus?
The answer is no, you don’t need to stick your arm out.
What are 2 methods of public transportation?
Check out these 8 public transportation examples to learn more about the massive impact of public transit:
- Buses.
- Light Rail.
- Subways.
- Commuter Trains.
- Streetcars & Trolleys.
- Vanpool Services.
- Ferries.
- Water Taxis.
What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
What cards can be used for bus?
All contactless-enabled credit cards can be used at MRT and bus gantries, with no need to register the card beforehand.
Do you have to tap in and out on buses?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
Do buses in Canada take cash?
Cash Fare. If you aren’t using a fare product such as a pass or ticket, you’ll need to pay with cash. Please pay the required fare with correct change. Operators do not have a float.
When did busses stop taking cash?
The removal of cash fares will deliver £130m savings to 2022/23 and this will be reinvested in improving transport in the capital. Cash fares will not be accepted from 04:30 on Sunday 6 July, the start of TfL’s next fare charging period.
Can I pay cash on TfL buses?
London bus fares
On the buses there are flat fares whether you go one stop or to the end of the route. It is not possible to pay for London bus fares in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card, or use a bus pass.
Do buses do card payments?
Use a contactless card or mobile device for adult rate pay as you go travel on all our transport services.