Free GO, UP Express transit for veterans on Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day, Metrolinx is providing complimentary transit services to veterans, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and family members of deceased veterans across the GO and UP Express transit network.   

Metrolinx says throughout the year, veterans and CAF members can already travel for free year-round on GO Transit and UP Express with valid ID.  

The transit agency says forms of ID to show during a fare inspection include:

• A permanent Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
• A Canadian Armed Forces Veteran Service Card (NDI 75)
• A Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10)

Metrolinx says immediate family members of deceased veterans should also carry something to identify their relationship to the late veteran, including service papers or an identification card.

Also beginning on Wednesday, the CAF or veterans’ fare type currently available on UP Express will also be available on UP Express. 

Metrolinx says eligible customers can set the CAF Members and Veterans fare type on their PRESTO card online or in person with the help of a station ambassador.

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