ADULT
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Payment Type |
Effective January 1, 2013 |
|
Cash (EXACT FARE) |
$2.55 |
|
Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse |
$2.00 (5 for $10.00) |
|
Monthly Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass |
$87.00 |
No form of identification is required when using an Adult fare.
STUDENT
This fare applies to STUDENTS who are 19 years of age or under as of September 1st of the given school year in regular full time (two credit minimum) day class attendance at a school administered by the Board of Education or the Separate School Board or any secondary school inspected and approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Persons attending such schools will be provided with a school photo ID card or can obtain an HSR Photo Identification Card. (These cards are provided during the school photo session free of charge, or at our Ticket Office for a fee of $3.00). Students can obtain the card application form from the school office.
|
Payment Type |
Effective January 1, 2013 |
|
Cash (EXACT FARE) |
$2.55 |
|
Elementary/
Secondary Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse |
$1.65 (5 for $8.25) |
|
Elementary/
Secondary Monthly
Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass |
$71.00 |
Important Note: Children who obtain a PRESTO card and have a Child Concession set on it, must come in to have the Concession changes to Student after their 13th birthday, otherwise the PRESTO card will revert to an Adult card and charge Adult fare.
2012 Summer Youth Pass - For the period from July 1 (Canada Day) through to and including September 3, 2012 (Labour Day) , the HSR is offering an HSR Summer Youth Pass for elementary / secondary students aged 19 years of age and under (as of September 1st of a given school year). This pass is valid from July 1 through to and including September 3, 2012 (Labour Day) and will only cost $71.00 for the summer period (a savings of more than $71.00). These HSR Summer Youth Passes will be distributed to HSR vendors in mid-June, at the time that regular Month Passes are usually available. They CAN NOT be purchased at the HSR Ticket Office. Secondary students must show a valid student photo ID card (expiry Sept./12) along with the Summer Youth Pass when boarding any bus. Mature looking elementary students should be encouraged to obtain a valid student photo ID card, otherwise elementary students are not expected to have school photo ID. Valid on regular service trips on all HSR routes.
2013 Summer Youth Pass – Watch here for updates!
SENIOR
|
Payment Type |
Effective January 1, 2013 |
|
Cash (EXACT FARE) |
$2.55 |
|
Adult Ticket |
$2.00 (5 for $10.00) |
|
Adult Pass (paper pass) |
$87.00 |
|
PRESTO Senior E-Purse |
$1.65 |
|
PRESTO Senior Pass (Month) |
$20.50 (not available from the 14th – 16th of each month) |
|
PRESTO Senior Annual Pass |
$205.00 per year (not available from the 4th – 7th of each month) |
Note: Seniors who do not obtain a PRESTO card for fare payment are required to pay Adult fare.
The PRESTO Senior Annual Pass, PRESTO Senior Month Pass and PRESTO Senior e-purse options are new. Cards may be obtained at the HSR Customer Service Centre at 36 Hunter Street East (8:00 am until 4:00 pm), Hamilton City Hall at 71 Main St. W. (8:30 am until 4:30 pm), or Dundas Municipal Service Centre at 60 Main Street Dundas (8:30 am until 4:30 pm). Proof of age is required. While these cards are already pre-registered by the HSR, seniors should update this registration information to their own information in case card is lost or stolen. HSR is not responsible for lost or stolen cards. Seniors do not require Senior ID when tapping a Senior PRESTO card, but must have proof of age if questioned by a bus operator. The new HSR Senior Photo ID can be purchased for $3.00 at the HSR Customer Service Centre only (this is only required for young-looking seniors who get questioned about using senior fares).
The Senior Annual Pass runs for 12 months and is valid starting in the month of purchase, if purchased by the 3rd, otherwise it is valid starting the following month and would be available after the 6th to the end of the month. Please note that Senior Annual Passes are not available from the 4th – 7th of each month. You must be 65 year of age or over to be entitled to use this pass and a resident of the City of Hamilton. Further information at 905-546-2424 ext. 1882 for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are renewing your Senior Annual Bus Pass and turn 80 years of age some time this year, you should purchase a Senior Month Pass on PRESTO each month until you turn 80 years old, at which time you can obtain the Golden Age Bus Pass for FREE.
SENIOR 80 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
The Golden Age Bus Pass is available for FREE at the HSR Ticket Office at the Hamilton GO Centre, 36 Hunter St. E. from Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm (except holidays) or call 905-546-2424 ext. 1882 for more information. Proof of age is required.
If you are renewing your Senior Annual Bus Pass and turn 80 years of age some time this year, you should purchase a Senior Month Pass on PRESTO each month until you turn 80 years old, at which time you can obtain the Golden Age Bus Pass for FREE.
CHILD
Any person 19 years of age or under as of September 1st of a given school year in full time day class attendance at any elementary school inspected by the Ministry of Education.
Children under five years of age, accompanied by a parent or other person having charge of them, are permitted to ride free of charge, provided they do not occupy seats to the exclusion of other passengers.
Groups of more than four children who are under five years of age accompanied by a parent or other person having charge of them are required to pay a child fare for any child in excess of the ratio of four children per one adult.
Children in elementary school grades 6-7-8 are not required to carry an HSR Photo Identification Card. However, mature looking elementary students are encouraged to obtain an HSR Student Photo ID Card as soon as possible. A photo ID card can be obtained from our Ticket Office, Monday - Friday 8:00 am until 4:00 pm (except holidays). The cost is $3.00.
|
Payment Type |
Effective January 1, 2013 |
|
Cash (EXACT FARE) |
$2.55 |
|
Elementary/
Secondary Ticket or PRESTO E-Purse |
$1.65 (5 for $8.25) |
|
Elementary/
Secondary Monthly Pass or PRESTO Monthly Pass |
$71.00 |
Important Note: Children who obtain a PRESTO card and have a Child Concession set on it, must come in to have the Concession changed to Student after their 13th birthday, otherwise the PRESTO card will revert to an Adult card and charge Adult fare.
SPECIAL DAY PASS!
HSR Day Passes may be used by any of the following:
- One rider, any age, all day.
- Two adults and up to four youths/children 19 and under, travelling as a group. There does not have to be any youths/children with the two adults.
One adult, and up to five youths/children 19 and under, travelling as a group. Again there does not have to be any youths/children with the adult.
All youths/children - up to six youths/children 19 and under, travelling as a group.
It is currently acceptable for 1 or 2 adults to use the pass without any youths/children as part of the group.
Cost: Effective January 1, 2013 $9.00
REMINDER
Please be certain that you carry and show the driver your required identification when using Student reduced fare. The operator has the right to ask you at any time to produce this identification. If you do not possess it at the time of being asked, it is required that you pay an adult cash EXACT FARE of $2.55
Seniors are not required to produce Senior ID when tapping a Senior PRESTO card, but must have proof of age available if questioned by a bus operator.
Presto Card - Initial Card Fee (card valid for 5 years) of $6.00
How do transfers work with the PRESTO System?
The transfer window is set to two hours from the time of boarding. When you tap on to the Fare Payment Device as you board, the system will write a transfer to your card, therefore a paper transfer is no longer required. When you tap on to the next bus the system will recognize the transfer and no fare will be deducted.
Can a Presto HSR customer transfer to a Burlington Transit bus?
Yes. Travel between HSR and Burlington Transit will remain the same. Burlington Transit will recognize the transfer written to your card, no additional fare will be deducted. PLEASE NOTE: If you are travelling using a PRESTO HSR Period pass (Adult / Student / Senior Month Pass, or Senior Annual Pass), there is no transfer written to your card, therefore ask the bus Operator for a printed paper transfer.
GO Integration Using PRESTO - The co-fare and fare subsidy will be applied on a trip specific basis. The card will calculate and deduct the appropriate discount for the local trip to or from an activated GO Train station. So, a GO Integration single ride using PRESTO will be $0.50 per trip for your returning HSR trip from GO Transit. When outbound from HSR to GO, a discount of a $1.50 will be applied when you transfer to the next portion of your trip. For example, when you travel on HSR and transfer to the GO Train, the fare you pay GO will be reduced by $1.50.
BURLINGTON TRANSIT Fare Integration
On payment of a regular HSR fare (cash-EXACT FARE, ticket, pass or transfer), when transferring onto the 11-Parkdale service or other services heading into the King/James area, please ask the operator for a transfer to connect to the Burlington service once you reach the Aldershot GO Station, Burlington Terminal or King & James. This transfer will be accepted by all Burlington Transit (BT) operators to continue your trip from your transferring point. If you need to make another connection once in Burlington, surrender your HSR transfer and obtain a Burlington Transit transfer from the BT operator. The same will apply when paying your fare to Burlington Transit. Obtain a transfer from the Burlington Transit operator and surrender it to the HSR driver at either the Aldershot GO Station, Burlington Terminal or at King & James. If you need to connect to additional HSR services, please ask the HSR driver for a new transfer.
McMASTER UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND MOHAWK COLLEGE STUDENTS
If you are a full time undergraduate or graduate student at McMaster University, or a full time student at Mohawk College, your bus pass is included in your student fees. The pass will entitle the holder to unlimited travel and is valid from September until April for McMaster Undergraduates / Mohawk College students and from September until August for McMaster Graduate students. You will obtain your validation sticker at time of registration and it must be placed on your Student Identification Card. When boarding, show the driver your Student Identification Card with the sticker attached to get to your destination.
Please Note:
Students are to affix only the valid HSR sticker to their Student Identification Card that was issued to them by the University / College. Each sticker has a serial number which identifies the user. Stickers are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Students found in possession of, or involved in the illegal sale or distribution of validation stickers will be subject to criminal charges in accordance with the Criminal Code of Canada and could also be charged under the Student Code of Conduct.
Please ensure that your card has the proper sticker visible. Mutilated, faded or illegible stickers will not be accepted. Operators will confiscate your student I.D. card when misused and students will be required to pay the full adult fare.
2012 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SEMESTER PASS
McMaster Undergraduate students have the option of purchasing a Summer Semester Transit Pass for students enrolled for the four (4) month summer semester, beginning May 1, 2012. This Pass may be purchased through the McMaster Students Union only for $284.00 for the four (4) month period May 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. The Pass must be presented to an operator along with your Student Identification Card, which has an HSR validation sticker expiring April 30, 2012. You must also be in possession of your McMaster green Summer Student sticker.
2013 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SEMESTER PASS – Watch here for updates!
2012 MOHAWK COLLEGE SUMMER SEMESTER STICKERS
Mohawk College students enrolled in the Summer Semester who are entitled to HSR privileges must acquire an HSR Summer Semester sticker from the Mohawk Students Association. This sticker is valid from May 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012.
2013 MOHAWK COLLEGE SUMMER SEMESTER STICKERS – Watch here for updates!