# PRESTO E-Tickets > Digital transit tickets for specific transit agencies, activated via smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by Metrolinx.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto-e-tickets/id1525026782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Metrolinx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881) - Category: Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 110 MB - Languages: American English, Canadian French - Released: 2020-08-31 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto-e-tickets/id1525026782/reviews.md ## What is PRESTO E? PRESTO E-Tickets, a new convenient and touchless way to pay your transit fare, are now available for Durham Region Transit (DRT), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and Oakville Transit customers. PRESTO E-Tickets are digital tickets that can be conveniently purchased on your smartphone before boarding transit – there’s no more need to worry about finding the correct change before you hop on the bus. Open the PRESTO E-Tickets app, choose an E-Ticket for the transit agency you are using, activate the E-Ticket and then scan the QR code on the barcode reader at the station or on the bus. An activated and scanned PRESTO E-Ticket on your smartphone is your proof-of-payment, so make sure you have it ready in case of fare inspection. PRESTO E-Tickets are ideal for occasional riders and visitors or those who may have forgotten their PRESTO card. They can also be used for group travel as multiple tickets can be purchased, activated and displayed for payment by one individual on one smartphone. PRESTO E-Tickets are currently available on Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Oakville Transit. They are valid for travel on a single transit agency and do not count towards any loyalty programs, discounted transfers or co-fares that may be in place for PRESTO card or paper ticket users. We recommend always having the latest version of your OS installed to make sure you get the best experience with the PRESTO E-Tickets app. ## Key features - Digital ticket purchase - Smartphone activation - QR code scanning - Contactless fare payment - Group travel support - Proof-of-payment ## Recent user reviews (10 of 58) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto-e-tickets/id1525026782/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good *2026-01-03, version 4.140* Easy to use ### 1/5 — Omg *2025-09-07, version 4.095* So glitchy and hard to use ### 1/5 — Pathetic excuse for an app *2025-07-26, version 4.095* Freezes every time you go to plan a trip ### 1/5 — Why cant they develop one app with all the features? *2025-07-05, version 4.095* Multiple apps but still i had to use web to buy tickets. ### 1/5 — Do not use *2025-06-30, version 4.095* Their activation process is abysmal and there is no way to cancel activation or to import pre purchased tickets. There is a meaningless 5 minute timer in which you can not even cancel activation ### 1/5 — Account *2025-03-31, version 4.095* So, you need a presto account to use the app. So I made one on the Presto app. Then you find out you need this app to get tickets. Then all of a sudden the account you made before doesn’t work and it gives you an error. So you make another but you need a new email. So now you have to delete your account and wait for a confirmation email a few days later just because this app can’t figure out that you have an account. Pure garbage, in 2025 this app is pathetic for a government organization that makes you use it to get on any bus in the GTA ### 1/5 — Can’t use TTC *2024-12-29, version 4.095* this app sucks because it lacks TTC access ### 1/5 — Cannot sign in *2024-11-27, version 4.095* I can sign in with browser but cannot sign in with the app, please fix it. ### 4/5 — It works *2024-10-03, version 4.090* Pretty much all the time, and good security ### 1/5 — E *2024-09-30, version 4.090* I can’t even buy a ticket even tho I have money on my account ## Frequently asked questions about PRESTO E ### What is PRESTO E-Tickets? PRESTO E-Tickets are digital tickets that can be purchased and activated on your smartphone. They offer a convenient and touchless way to pay transit fares for specific transit agencies like Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, and Oakville Transit. ### How do I use PRESTO E-Tickets? Open the app, select an E-Ticket for your transit agency, activate it, and then scan the QR code on the barcode reader when boarding. The activated and scanned ticket on your smartphone serves as your proof of payment. ### Is PRESTO E-Tickets free to use? The PRESTO E-Tickets app itself is free to download and use. You only pay for the cost of the E-Tickets you purchase for your transit rides. There are no additional fees for using the app. ### Which transit agencies are supported by PRESTO E-Tickets? Currently, PRESTO E-Tickets are available for Durham Region Transit (DRT), Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), and Oakville Transit. Tickets are valid for travel on a single transit agency and do not integrate with loyalty programs or discounted transfers for PRESTO card users. ### Can I use PRESTO E-Tickets for group travel? Yes, you can purchase, activate, and display multiple tickets on one smartphone for group travel. This allows one individual to manage fare payment for multiple people. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.140 — 2025-11-25 bug fix ### 4.095 — 2024-11-05 New Transit Agency: York Region Transit ### 4.090 — 2024-02-08 Bug Fixes ### 4.072 — 2023-07-06 Accessibility improvements Bug fixes Improved French translations Introducing an account deletion feature ### 4.039 — 2022-01-20 Security updates New Transit Agency: Oakville Transit Colour updates for DRT E-Ticket products ## More apps by Metrolinx - [PRESTO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presto/id1437927882) All apps by Metrolinx: https://appshunter.io/developer/1437927881 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*