The Affordable Transit Program (ATP), which launched as a pilot in 2014, is a partnership between the City of Mississauga and Peel Region. It provides a 50 per cent discount on MiWay adult monthly passes for eligible Mississauga residents. The City of Brampton also participates in the program and provides a discount to eligible Brampton and Caledon residents.
Starting April 1, the program will also offer a 50 per cent discount on PRESTO single fares for eligible youth and for adult riders. This will provide program participants with more ways to pay their fare on MiWay. And will make the transit more equitable for those who may not need a monthly pass for their travels in Mississauga.
Customers will need a PRESTO card to apply to the program. Add a digital PRESTO card to an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for free. Or purchase a physical card for $4 from a customer service outlet.
New to PRESTO? Learn more about why PRESTO is the easiest way to pay your fare on MiWay and other transit agencies in the GTHA.
Visit Peel Region’s website to view eligibility requirements and submit an application. People who live in the same household can apply together or individually. Peel Region processes applications within 10 to 20 business days.
Once enrolled in the program, visit a service location with a PRESTO card and personal identification. Service locations include the MiWay Fares Booth at the City Centre Transit Terminal and the Open Window Hub at the Hazel McCallion Central Library.
Residents wanting to apply to the program can now do so at Open Window Hub, which is located on the second floor of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Staff can assist with submitting applications and setting up the ATP discount on a PRESTO card for approved program participants.
The Open Window Hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library operates from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PRESTO also provides transit riders with free transfers via Ontario’s One Fare Program. This program delivers significant benefits for MiWay customers who want to transfer between MiWay and Brampton Transit, GO Transit and the TTC. The GO Affordability Pilot is also available for MiWay and Brampton Transit customers who are enrolled in the Affordable Transit Program.
Do you need assistance with planning your trip? Please contact Customer Service at 905-615-4636.
