Fare change takes effect January 1
OC Transpo fares are changing on January 1, 2021. All fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent to keep pace with inflation and the cost of providing transportation. There is no increase to EquiPass, Community and Access Pass prices. Fares were set by City Council in the City’s 2021 budget.
Fares effective Jan. 1
Per ride
| Rider | Presto & ParaPay |
Cash or ticket machine* |
|---|---|---|
| Adult & Youth Ages 13+ |
$3.60 | $3.65 |
| Seniors Ages 65+ |
$2.70 | $2.75 |
| Children Ages 6-12 |
$1.80 | $1.85 |
| EquiPass Eligibility |
$1.75 | n/a |
| Community Eligibility |
$1.75 | n/a |
| Children Ages 5 & under |
No charge | No charge |
| *Ticket machines accept cash, debit and credit. | ||
Per month
| Rider | Presto & ParaPay |
|---|---|
| Adults Ages 20+ |
$122.50 |
| Youth Ages 19 & under |
$94.50 |
| Seniors Ages 65+ |
$46.75 |
| EquiPass Eligibility |
$58.25 |
| Community Eligibility |
$43.25 |
| Access (for OC Transpo routes) Eligibility & conditions |
$43.25 |
Per Day
| All riders | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $11.00 | |
| 3 days | $27.00 | |
| 5 days | $43.25 | |
| 7 days | $51.50 | |
On weekends and specified holidays, use a 1-day DayPass as a Family Pass!
Other prices
| Para Transpo rural fare | $9.75 |
|---|---|
| Para Transpo discounted fare with Access Pass | $2.45 |
| Regular parking permit | $27.25 |
| Gold parking permit | $61.50 |
Don't have a Presto card?
Buy your Presto card for $6.00 online or at an OC Transpo Customer Service Centre, participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Real Canadian Superstore location.
Family DayPasses
For 2021, the Family DayPass will be available for April Break, July and August, and during the Christmas holidays. Families or groups of up to six people, with a maximum of two adults, will be able to ride at the price of one $11 DayPass any day during these periods.
The Family DayPass offers super value for families and groups riding transit with unlimited rides all day. Additionally, the Family DayPass can be used on any weekend throughout the year and all statutory holidays. DayPasses can be purchased at any ticket machine, or on a bus by simply asking the operator.
