Fares

• Single trip PRESTO tap: $3.46
• Monthly PRESTO pass: $110.59
• Cash (exact change only) and Open Payment (debit or credit card): $4.85

Y10 Youth 10 (Y10) pass 

Start the school year off right with flexible and convenient transit.

Customers aged 13 to 19 can purchase a Y10 monthly pass for just $89.86 per month and enjoy unlimited travel on Durham Region Transit (DRT). That's more than $200 in savings over 10 months.

Y10 monthly passes are available each month from September 2026 to June 2027.

The savings continue all year long. Customers who purchase a Y10 monthly pass every month from September to June will save $20.73 per month, for a total savings of $207.30 over the school year.

Terms and conditions apply.

How to enrol in the Y10 program

Existing PRESTO cardholders (physical card or mobile wallet)

Step 1: Complete the Y10 Online Enrollment Form

Complete the Y10 Online Enrollment Form by September 10, 2026.

You must provide proof of age that includes the participant's date of birth. Student cards that do not display a date of birth will not be accepted.

Completion of the Y10 Online Enrollment Form is required to continue receiving the Y10 monthly pass each month.

Step 2: Redeem your Y10 discount voucher code

A Y10 discount voucher code will be emailed to you. Redeem the code through the PRESTO website at www.prestocard.ca.

Step 3: Purchase your September Y10 monthly pass

Allow 24 hours after redeeming your voucher code before purchasing your September Y10 monthly pass online or at a DRT PRESTO point-of-sale location by September 10, 2026.

Purchase online at:

·         www.prestocard.ca

Or visit one of the following locations:

·         DRT Customer Service, 110 Westney Road South, Ajax.

·         Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

·         Oshawa Centre Guest Services, 419 King Street West, Oshawa.

·         Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry.

Step 4: Continue purchasing your monthly passes

Participants who successfully register and complete the required monthly purchases will receive a Y10 discount voucher code by email each month from October 2026 to June 2027, as long as they remain eligible.

Participants are responsible for:

·         Redeeming their Y10 discount voucher code

·         Purchasing their Y10 monthly pass each month

After redeeming the voucher code, the Y10 monthly pass can be purchased online at www.prestocard.ca or in person at a DRT PRESTO point-of-sale location.

Customers purchasing a new physical PRESTO card

Step 1: Purchase your September Y10 monthly pass

Visit a DRT PRESTO point-of-sale location and present identification showing the participant's date of birth. Purchase your September Y10 monthly pass by September 10, 2026.

Locations include:

·         DRT Customer Service, 110 Westney Road South, Ajax.

·         Region of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

·         Oshawa Centre Guest Services, 419 King Street West, Oshawa.

·         Township of Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry.

Step 2: Complete the Y10 Online Enrollment Form

Complete the Y10 Online Enrollment Form by September 10, 2026.

Completion of the Y10 Online Enrollment Form is required to continue receiving the Y10 monthly pass each month.

Step 3: Continue purchasing your monthly passes

Participants who successfully register and complete the required monthly purchases will receive a Y10 discount voucher code by email each month from October 2026 to June 2027, as long as they remain eligible.

Participants are responsible for:

·         Redeeming their Y10 discount voucher code

·         Purchasing their Y10 monthly pass each month

After redeeming the voucher code, the Y10 monthly pass can be purchased online at www.prestocard.ca or in person at a DRT PRESTO point-of-sale location.

Important information

Y10 monthly passes, like all monthly passes, can be purchased from the 21st of the previous month to the 15th of the pass month. For example, a September Y10 monthly pass can be purchased from August 21 to September 10.

Late enrolments and late pass purchases cannot be accepted after the monthly pass sales window closes.

Follow DRT on social media for monthly reminders throughout the school year. Remember, if you miss a monthly purchase, you may not be eligible for future Y10 savings.

Y10 Terms and Conditions (2026 to 2027):

1. Y10 monthly pass availability

Y10 monthly passes are available on physical PRESTO cards and Mobile Wallet PRESTO cards.

Y10 monthly passes are not available through the PRESTO E-Tickets app.

2. Program requirements

To participate in the Y10 program, customers must:

i. Complete the enrolment form by September 10, 2026 (see Section 3).

ii. Redeem their Y10 discount voucher code each month (see Section 5).

iii. Purchase their Y10 monthly pass by the 15th day of each month (see Section 6).

iv. Purchase a Y10 monthly pass every month from September 2026 to June 2027 (see Section 8).

If a Y10 monthly pass is not purchased during any month of the program, the Y10 discount will no longer apply. The PRESTO card will return to the Adult fare category.

No exceptions will be made for missed or late purchases. All purchases must be completed by the 15th day of each month.

3. Enrolment required

The online enrolment form must be completed to continue receiving Y10 monthly pass pricing and save more than $20 per month or approximately $200 over the 10-month program.

Existing PRESTO cardholders

Existing cardholders must complete the enrolment form by September 10, 2026. This allows time for DRT to process enrolments and send Y10 discount voucher codes before the September monthly pass sales window closes on September 10, 2026.

New PRESTO cardholders

Customers purchasing a new PRESTO card and requesting a September Y10 monthly pass at a point-of-sale location will receive the discount at the time of purchase.

To continue receiving Y10 pricing from October 2026 to June 2027, customers must:

·         Purchase the September 2026 Y10 monthly pass.

·         Complete the online enrolment form by September 10, 2026.

Customers who do not complete the enrolment form will not be eligible for Y10 pricing in future months.

The email address provided during enrolment will be used to send program information and monthly Y10 discount voucher codes. Communications will be sent from DRTHelps@durham.ca. Please check your email settings to ensure messages are not delivered to your junk or spam folder.

Parents or guardians may provide their contact information on behalf of a participant.

DRT cannot make exceptions for missed purchases.

For questions about the Y10 program, submit a customer comment form or call 1-866-247-0055.

4. Pass validity period

All DRT monthly passes are valid for the calendar month for which they are purchased.

Monthly passes become active at 12:00 a.m. on the first day of the month and expire at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month.

Monthly pass prices are not prorated based on the purchase date.

5. Voucher redemption

Participants are responsible for redeeming their Y10 discount voucher code each month from September 2026 to June 2027.

Redeeming the voucher code provides access to discounted Y10 pricing. Participants must still purchase the Y10 monthly pass after redeeming the voucher.

Y10 discount voucher codes are emailed to eligible participants between the 16th and 20th day of each month from DRTHelps@durham.ca.

Voucher codes:

·         Can only be redeemed once.

·         Can only be used on one PRESTO card.

·         Cannot be replaced if redeemed on the wrong card.

Customers with multiple PRESTO cards should ensure the voucher is redeemed on the correct card.

More information about voucher redemption is available on the PRESTO website.

Changes made to a PRESTO account after voucher redemption may take up to 24 hours to appear.

Participants should redeem their voucher well before the 15th day of the month to ensure enough time to purchase their pass.

Once the concession appears in the PRESTO account as Adult 20: Y10 Concession, the Y10 monthly pass can be purchased online or at a DRT PRESTO point-of-sale location during the monthly pass sales window.

The "Adult 20" portion of the concession reflects PRESTO's system setup and is used by other transit agencies. The Y10 concession remains a DRT-specific product.

6. Monthly pass sales window

All DRT monthly passes can be purchased from:

The 21st day of the previous month to the 15th day of the pass month.

Example:

A September monthly pass can be purchased from August 21 to September 10.

Monthly passes cannot be purchased from the 16th to the 20th day of any month while the PRESTO system transitions to the next sales period.

There are no extensions to monthly pass validity. All monthly passes expire at 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the month.

7. Autoload and autorenew

PRESTO allows customers to automatically load funds and renew monthly passes.

Customers using Autorenew must redeem their Y10 discount voucher code before the monthly renewal occurs.

If the voucher code is not redeemed before the renewal transaction, the monthly pass will be purchased at the regular fare category associated with the card.

More information about Autoload and Autorenew is available on the PRESTO website.

Questions about Autoload or Autorenew should be directed to PRESTO Customer Service at 1-877-378-6123.

8. Consecutive monthly pass purchases

Customers must purchase a Y10 monthly pass every month from September 2026 to June 2027 to maintain their discounted pricing.

If a Y10 monthly pass is not purchased before the sales window closes on the 15th day of any month, the Y10 discount will no longer be available for future months.

No exceptions will be made.

9. PRESTO card registration

Registering a PRESTO card helps protect monthly passes and stored funds if a card is lost, stolen or damaged.

PRESTO card registration is separate from Y10 enrolment and must be completed directly through PRESTO.

If an unregistered card is lost, monthly passes, voucher redemptions and stored funds cannot be recovered. Replacement voucher codes cannot be issued.

More information is available on the PRESTO website.

10. PRESTO card balance transfers

Registered PRESTO cardholders can transfer monthly passes and stored funds to a new PRESTO card through the PRESTO website or by calling PRESTO Customer Service at 1-877-378-6123.

Balance transfers:

·         Deactivate the original card.

·         Move all eligible products and funds to the new card.

·         May take up to 24 hours to complete.

A balance transfer is required to recover an active Y10 monthly pass or a previously redeemed Y10 voucher.

Replacement voucher codes cannot be issued.

If a card is lost, stolen or damaged before a voucher code is redeemed, the voucher may be redeemed on a replacement PRESTO card.

Participants with unregistered cards cannot recover active passes, voucher redemptions or stored funds. This will end participation in the Y10 program.

More information is available on the PRESTO Lost or damaged card page.

11. Participant eligibility

The Y10 program is available to customers aged 13 to 19 years inclusive.

Proof of age is required during enrolment and/or at the time of first purchase.

Accepted identification must include the participant's date of birth. Student cards that do not show a date of birth will not be accepted.

Examples of accepted identification include:

·         Driver's licence

·         Passport

·         Ontario Photo Card

·         Other government-issued identification showing the participant's date of birth

Customers who turn 20 during the program year may continue using the Y10 discount through the month of their 20th birthday.

For example, if a participant turns 20 in February 2027, they may purchase and use a Y10 monthly pass for February 2027 but will no longer be eligible for the discount beginning March 2027.

• Using PRESTO: Free when you tap and connect to or from a GO Train or GO Bus.

• Paying cash: Free when you show a valid GO single-ride ticket or day pass when you board.

You can travel on DRT for free when connecting to or from GO Transit.

Ontario's One Fare Program allows riders to pay only a PRESTO single fare when transferring between DRT and participating GTHA transit agencies (GO Transit, TTC, Brampton Transit, MiWay, and York Region Transit).

You must use one of these payment types:

• PRESTO card (e-purse, monthly pass)
• PRESTO mobile wallet card
• PRESTO open payment (debit or credit card)

If paying with cash, tickets, or e-tickets, an additional fare will be required when transferring to a neighboring transit agency.