Toronto Fair Pass Transit Discount

OntarioTransitChecked October 23, 2026

The Fair Pass Transit Discount Program gives low-income Toronto residents a discount on TTC fares and passes. It is run by the City of Toronto and is separate from the federal and Ontario benefits.

How much

A discounted monthly TTC pass. The discount depends on your income and the pass you choose.

When it's paid

Passes are bought at the discounted rate each month; the program is not a cash payment.

Who qualifies

You live in the City of Toronto (postal code starting with M)
You are between 20 and 64 years old (people 65 and older use the TTC Senior Fare Discount)
Your net annual family income is below 75% of the Low-Income Measure (After Tax) threshold
You already receive Ontario Works, ODSP or the Toronto child care fee subsidy, which removes the need to prove income

How to apply

Get a PRESTO card, because the application cannot be completed without a PRESTO card number
Apply online at toronto.ca/transitdiscount, or call the City's Application and Support Centre at 416-338-8888
Provide proof of address and income unless you already receive one of the listed programs
Renew when the City asks you to; active clients are reviewed again from August 2026

What to have ready

PRESTO card number
Proof of Toronto address
Proof of income for the household, unless you receive Ontario Works, ODSP or child care fee subsidy

Add to a printable checklist with other benefits

Common mistakes to avoid

Applying without a PRESTO card number
Assuming the program is open to seniors; people 65 and older are steered to the TTC Senior Fare Discount
Not renewing when the City reviews the file

Still being confirmed: The income limit is set as a share of the Low-Income Measure; check the City page for the current figure before applying. Annual reviews resume from August 2026. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on October 23, 2026.

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