Do you tap off streetcar Toronto?

Q: Do I need to tap off when I exit the subway or a TTC or YRT bus? A: No. However, if you are transferring from the subway to a TTC, YRT or GO bus/train, you will need to tap on when you board the bus or train. You only need to tap off when you are riding a GO train or GO bus as their fares are determined by distance.



No, you do not tap off when exiting a Toronto streetcar or bus. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) operates on a "flat-fare" system within the city limits. In 2026, you simply tap your PRESTO card, credit card, or mobile wallet once on the reader when you board the streetcar. This single tap grants you a two-hour transfer window, during which you can enter subways or board other buses/streetcars for free without being charged again (as long as you tap each time you enter a new vehicle). If you were to tap off when exiting, the system might mistakenly record a new journey or charge you twice if your two-hour window has expired. The only transit system in the Greater Toronto Area that requires you to "tap off" is the GO Transit (trains and buses) and UP Express, as those fares are distance-based. For the red-and-white TTC streetcars, it's strictly "tap on and you're gone."

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There are several reasons why you might want to tap out:
  1. You're injured and can't continue the match.
  2. You don't want to injure your opponent any further.
  3. You're exhausted and can't continue the match.
  4. You've been submitted and there's no way to escape.


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How do I use the Tap on Tap off service? When you board the bus, use your contactless card or device to 'Tap on' at the ticket machine next to the bus driver. Once you've reached your destination, 'Tap off' the bus using the reader attached to the pole on the left hand side as you exit the bus.

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With easy-to-navigate subways, buses and streetcars, getting around the city is a snap. GO Transit is Ontario's inter-regional bus and train service. It links Toronto with outlying areas of the Greater Toronto and beyond. GO Trains and buses depart from Toronto's Union Station at regular intervals throughout the day.

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