How to ride a Streetcar in Toronto

[@distantnative2478]

I love Toronto! I wish we had this in NYC along with the subway.

[@donalddodson7365]

Thank you for the orientation. I can hardly wait to visit! My travel plans have had some set backs, but 2023 will be the year, God willing.

[@usuc77]

Hope you had a good trip don!

[@Rick-C-117]

Hopefully you didn’t make it. We don’t want you here.

[@mr.person5209]

I ride the streetcar often, I don’t know why I’m watching this.

[@user-fi7ws6pb2c]

Will be travelling to Toronto next week. Useful info. Instead of Presto card, can we tap with our credit or debit card now?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

You currently can’t use your credit card to tap. But it was something they were hoping to have in place this summer.

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

Rumour is you might be able to tap with a credit card starting Tuesday, August 15th.

[@Rick-C-117]

@@VisitTorontoVideosdon’t encourage these people. We don’t want them here.

[@xiaoyan1625]

Thanks for the video. When doing transfers with a ticket, can I transfer to different streetcars or subways as long as I’m within the 2-hour window? Even riding in opposite direction, i.e. return trip, is also allowed?

[@rizwanmahai]

Yes

[@Neville60001]

@Xiaoyan, the 2- hour window's better when using a PRESTO card, but that's just me.

[@longdboc8145]

Thank you for your instruction! I would like to ask if I need to tap again when getting off the streetcar. Thank you!

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

No. Only getting on. You do get a 2 hour transfer so tap each time you board a new bus, streetcar or subway. You won’t be charged again until your 2 hours expire.

[@longdboc8145]

@@VisitTorontoVideos thank you!

[@xxgg]

I see button on the door outside, what are those for? On a non busy? Or non intersection stops driver doesn’t auto open all the doors? Is that what those buttons on the doors are for? To open the door to enter? Oh and to exit, push button to open door too?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

The doors will open at the stop. But sometimes they will close but the streetcar will be waiting for a red light. You can push that button to reopen the doors.

[@Canadapodda]

Thanks for this viedeo

[@Iliketrains1977]

I went to Toronto in winter

[@AlexR1821]

Some people say this, TTC streetcars are quiet, they have no horns just chimes, is this correct?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

The old streetcars were quieter. These new streetcars definitely have horns. I live beside a streetcar stop and they are constantly blowing their horns at cars that aren't stopping. It's just a really loud constant sound - think a ship blowing it's horn.

[@AlexR1821]

@@VisitTorontoVideos They actually sound very similar to regular car horns.

[@kovik2003]

Hi! when getting off , is it required to tap the presto or no need?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

No need to tap off.

[@timosha21]

Ding ding!!!

[@daproyaknow7056]

95% of people ride TTC Streetcars for free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@David-gh9ht]

How?

[@daproyaknow7056]

@@David-gh9ht Just walk in thru the back exit...same concept applies to TTC buses

[@omidghavamian4487]

I don't

[@VoidSpace9]

karma will hit them sooner or later

[@waltroskoh8650]

It's probably like 2.5%. But that's still a lot of people.

[@TheKnowledgeExpress]

does presto card monthly pass provides unlimited travel within toronto?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

Within Presto you can buy a TTC monthly pass for unlimited travel within Toronto. But Presto itself doesn’t have monthly passes. They oversee multiple transit systems. However the TTC monthly pass is very expensive and not always worth it.

[@Neville60001]

@@VisitTorontoVideos, the TTC Metropass is really only good if you're a visitor who's arriving in Toronto on the first day of the month, and will be staying for a week or two (the Metropass can be purchased up to the 14th of the month, IIRC.)

[@kovik2003]

Hello. If I'll buy ticket inside the streetcar, should I pay the exact amount in coins or it accepts paper bill as well? Thanks

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

It only accepts coins I think. They don’t always work. Alternatively you can use your tap credit card to pay, but each person needs a card. You would tap your credit card where you tap the Presto card.

[@reev9759]

What's stopping somebody without a ticket from getting on a street car?

[@gaveenweerasinghe2469]

Nothing does, but if you get caught by a fare inspector you would get a $425 fine

[@reev9759]

@@gaveenweerasinghe2469 so the light rail is the only mode of transportation where you can enter without confronting an associate directly?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

You don’t talk to anyone at the subway. You just go through a gate.

[@Neville60001]

@@reev9759, yes, the streetcars are like that, but as said above, if you enter without paying and a fare inspector does come onboard to check for fares and you haven't paid yours, you can be fined.

[@waltroskoh8650]

Unlikely that you'll get caught, but it did happen to me. I think the fine was about $200 after they went easy one me .. I said I was a poor student etc. There are certain spots where they linger and try to catch you though. Getting off the streetcar at Spadina used to be one of them, but I haven't seen them there in years.

[@KenanTurkiye]

I love them and I have a folder about them come take a ride! (at folder 2) :)) 🚅🚈🚞🚝🚂🚃🚄 trains, trams, aren't they all beautifull

[@dorothywhite9291]

How to get on and off with a walker if you are travelling alone.

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

If you can lift the walker the second door has a ramp that the driver will put out for you.

[@emilyv2728]

We call these ‘trams’ in Melbourne, Australia :)

[@joshdu9278]

We're North Americans 🇨🇦🇺🇲🦅🦅

[@Iikkxx35567]

Everyone calls it either trams or trolleys . America just like to be different

[@ngozi8704]

@@Iikkxx35567 its Canada? we're not America dude

[@Iikkxx35567]

@@ngozi8704 oops my bad😅

[@navintamilchelvam5761]

Tq ❤

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

DID you KNOW that These STREETCARS are Made In THUNDER BAY? TRULY! Yeppers!!! They're STILL Made In Canada and WORKING WELL!!!! ❤ 😅

[@teenaygoan4296]

How do you get on with a stroller

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

It is fairly low to the ground. Most people just lift up the stroller. However, if you don't feel that is an option, there is a ramp used for wheelchairs.

[@Neville60001]

@@VisitTorontoVideos, the ramp is only extended for handicapped passengers; anybody else has to lift the stroller onto the streetcar. It's not that hard to do.

[@lanardfletcher1422]

It’s so cool that you guys are still so vigilant about wearing masks. People have pretty much ignored C19 altogether here in the United States 😒

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

You won’t find many people wearing masks anymore. I carry one with me but only wear it in really crowded situations.

[@hakohito]

Well since everyone already got vaccinated covid will just hit you a little harder than common cold

[@liamlee8422]

do you need to tap again when getting off?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

No. It is a flat fare. But you do have 2 hours to go on and off the TTC from the first tap.

[@jojo1017]

Do they run 24/7?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

No, unfortunately they stop around 1:30am and start up around 6am, later on Sundays. Best to map your route on a map app

[@pianosbloxworld4460]

I think some have night service

[@Neville60001]

@@VisitTorontoVideos, most of them are 24/7-it's just the subway that isn't 24/7 (it shuts down at 1:40 AM for cleaning and maintainence.)

[@RaiRaiNav]

The 301, 304, 310 and 312 run late night in place of the 501, 504, 510 and 512.

[@FUNNYFARTS-yd4ms]

Nope, some special routes called blue night routes runs only in the midnight and later, but it's only for busses

[@nadasou]

Unreliable schedule especially in winter, very unaffordable too...

[@Humulator]

unreliable yes, thats ttc as a whole. unaffordable????? get a car spend about 10k a year, use ttc, spend only like 1k a year

[@Neville60001]

@@Humulator, neither you or Delta Martin is right, the TTC isn't perfect and has problems like most transit systems, but it isn't an unreliable system.

[@deadbol8090]

So if i get on with a friend do i have to tap twice for my friend aswell? Or can i just tap once?

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

You have to tap for yourself and your friend has to tap separately. Each person needs to be on their own card.

[@eddiew2325]

@@VisitTorontoVideoswhat if I don’t tap the card

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

There are enforcement officers on the streetcars that will ticket you. They come on and off the streetcars checking for fares.

[@eddiew2325]

@@VisitTorontoVideos thank u

[@thierryl7574]

'Streetcar', is US English an official language in Canada now?? In any way I boycott covid dictatures.

[@joshdu9278]

North American term

[@musicus11]

I live in toronto and HATE these slow contraptions - you don't mention that it's impossible to ask the driver directions because he or she is in an enclosed cab making communication impossible. Yet another way the TTC is totally dysfunctional...

[@topphatt1312]

Well they wouldn’t have to be separated if people didn’t harass them all the time.

[@topphatt1312]

Also there’s maps all over the streetcars, almost all of them drive in pretty much a straight line, and there’s dozens of transit apps you can use to get around. So if you can’t figure out where you’re going that’s really just a you problem.

[@Humulator]

the only thing you should need to have to ask the driver is if it short turning and it doesn't say where

[@Richard-nd8km]

@@topphatt1312What if a passenger happens to be a tourist needing clarification on a certain route? Or an elderly person not entirely comfortable with apps? Not all passengers are 25 year old Torontonians!

[@Neville60001]

@Richard, anybody can ask somebody on the streetcar/bus what they need to do and also ask for directions.

[@Kaisersozze]

You missed the most important part. The first thing you should have mentioned is what a Presto card is and how to get one. And other possible ways of payment and how to go about doing it. I've never been to Toronto and have no idea how to pay for the ride after watching this video. There's no need to explain that the door is for entering and seats are for sitting and the floor is for standing which is essentially what half the video is about. This video was like this episode of Curb your Enthusiasm.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX7NlpaAeJyZjqM&ab_channel=EigenvectorSeven

[@VisitTorontoVideos]

Everything you need to know about using a Presto Card: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joOQiaGOgpaYj68

[@Kaisersozze]

@@VisitTorontoVideos thanks

[@joshuafajardo5697]

🚊

[@picklepoppers8223]

Nothing has changed about this service. Slow as f$ck and so unreliable.

[@Neville60001]

According to who?

[@picklepoppers8223]

@@Neville60001 the angry faces at Spadina and various stn.

[@Neville60001]

@@picklepoppers8223, that's mostly because of automobile traffic, and not because of the streetcars themselves.

[@picklepoppers8223]

@@Neville60001 duh?! Also the outdated streetcar infrastructure

[@Neville60001]

@@picklepoppers8223, our streetcar infrastructure is _nowhere_ near as 'outdated' as you claim it is. Please tell me what streetcar systems have you been on in other parts of the world to be saying this?