TORONTO, ON – As of March 5, 2025, Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members (Regular and Reserve) can ride for free year-round on GO Transit. Veterans and CAF members can hop on GO Transit for free with identification, such as a Veteran’s Service Card, a Canadian Military Service ID or Temporary National Defence ID Card.
Add it to PRESTO
While a PRESTO card is not required to unlock this free service, those with a PRESTO card can add this fare type to their card and tap as usual.
How to register
Registering for this fare type is easy and allows riders to take advantage of both One Fare and PRESTO Perks. To add the Veterans/CAF members fare type, simply speak to a Station Ambassador at any GO Station.
Customers can visit the Find A Station or Stop page on the GO Transit website to check staffed GO Station hours.
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