Senior fares
The Senior monthly pass will increase to $58.25 on February 1, 2025. This is the same price per month as the EquiPass.
| Presto | |
|---|---|
| Every Wednesday and Sundays On all routes except Para Transpo |
Free |
| Single ride | $3.20 |
| Monthly Pass | $58.25 |
| *Make sure your card is set for the Senior discount to benefit from any of these offers. |
Free ride on Wednesdays and Sundays for seniors
Seniors 65+ can ride free on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train on Wednesdays and Sundays.
This offer does not apply to Para Transpo.
You may be asked for proof of age.
Riding the O-Train on a Wednesday or a Sunday
If you’re at an O-Train Station, you must use a Presto card set with the senior discount to go through the fare gates. Simply tap your card on the Presto reader to open the gate. No money will be charged to your card at a fare gate on a Wednesday.
Buying a Presto card with a Senior discount
You can buy a new card ($4.00) or set the Senior discount on an existing card at:
- The Rideau OC Transpo Customer Service Centre
- A participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore location.
If you buy your card at one of these locations, you can load it with as little or as much as you want.
Anyone can buy a Presto card with an age-based discount. You can buy it for yourself or on behalf of an eligible person. You must qualify to use the card with a discounted fare. You also need to carry proof of your age when you ride.
No fee is required to set the Senior discount on a card you have previously bought.
Where to buy your fare
| Locations | Buy a card | Load your card | Set your Senior discount | |
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| OC Transpo Customer Service Centres |
Rideau Centre |
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prestocard.ca 1-8-PRESTO-123 |
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ServiceOttawa Client Service Centres |
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Ticket Machines |
All O-Train stations |
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Vendors |
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