Starting Wednesday, TTC riders who receive social assistance through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program can start applying to ride the rocket at discounted rates. With the Fair Pass Discount program, single rides will cost $2 instead of the regular PRESTO card fare of $3 and monthly TTC passes can be bought for $115.50. - Peter Makanza, social workerAlso, the OW and ODSP discounts are just the first of what's supposed to be three stages of cost relief for low income riders. Social worker Peter Makanza says the discounted fares will make a huge difference to his clients. It's estimated the Fair Pass Discount program, which starts Wednesday will provide transit for approximately 150,000 eligible residents.

Source: CBC News April 03, 2018 19:07 UTC