Cash Fares
The Midland Transit is an exact fare system. When using cash for payment, the fare will need to be paid in the exact amount. Change is not provided by the drivers.
Cash Fare Amounts
| Rider Type | Fare | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $3.00 | March 15, 2023 |
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Senior**
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$2.50 | March 15, 2023 |
| Students (ages 7 to 17) | $2.50 | March 15, 2023 |
| Child (6 years and under) | Free | March 15, 2023 |
| Free | March 15, 2023 |
Reloadable Smart Cards
A Smartcard is a physical reusable plastic card that will make paying your fares faster, easier and more secure. Smartcards are the same size as a driver's license or credit card. The smartcard has many benefits, including saving money on fares, the convenience to add value on your card in person or online, balance protection when registered to ensure your money is safe if your card is ever lost or stolen and auto load features to suit your needs.
Smartcards can be purchased at our Town Hall. Payment methods include: Cash, Debit, Visa, and MasterCard.
There is a one time fee of $3.75 for each Smart Card and can be reloaded up to a maximum of 50 rides.
The one-time fee is non-refundable.
| Card Type | Price | Cost Per Trip | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $45.00/20 rides | $2.25 | March 15, 2023 |
| Senior (65 years and over) |
$40.00/20 rides |
$2.00 | March 15, 2023 |
| Students (ages 7 to 17) | $40.00/20 rides | $2.00 | March 15, 2023 |
| There are two types of cards Adult or Student/Senior. Ensure you have the appropriate card. | |||
| Where can I purchase my reloadable Smart Cards? |
| Reloadable Smart Cards can be purchased at the following locations:
Midland Municipal Office - 575 Dominion Avenue North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre - 527 Len Self Boulevard Midland Public Library - 320 King Street * Please note the Midland Public Library is currently not processing transit payments or SmartCard reloads * Penetanguishene Municipal Office - 10 Robert Street West Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Penetanguishene Public Library - 24 Simcoe Street |
| How long does it take for my card to be updated with a new pass for stored value? |
| If you load a new pass or stored value on your card at a location with a point of sale terminal, your card will be updated immediately. If you load a new pass on your card online, you should allow 24 hours for your card to be updated. This delay is due to the required time for the online transaction to be communicated to the devices on all Mid-Pen Transit vehicles. To be absolutely sure your pass will be functional, please load your stored value a few days in advance of needing it. |
| Why does it take up to 24 hours for my online load to appear on my card? |
| If loading your card online you should allow yourself at least 24 hours to allow communications between your back-office system and the readers in the buses. The on-board readers are updated only when buses return to the Mid-Pen Transit location. NOTE: To load a Smart Card immediately, visit a Mid-Pen Transit location. |
| What if I do not load my Smart Card in time and run out of stored value? |
If you tap your Smart Card and the following exists:
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| What is stored value? |
| Stored value allows riders to load an amount on their Smart Card and then the balance declines as it is used to ride. Stored value fares will reflect that of ticket prices - Fares are in accordance to the Town of Midland's Composite Fee Schedule. |
Registering your Smart Card
If you lose your Smart Card, it will be easier for us to get it back for you if we find it. Also, we can de-activate your lost card and move the balance of fare products over to a new card.
| How to Register your card |
Online
The new online transit portal allows users to:
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| Benefits of registering your Smart Card |
| Registering your card allows you to secure your balance in case your card is lost or stolen. Report your card lost or stolen as soon as possible and your card will be deactivated. Your balance will be protected, and can be transferred to a replacement card. A fee for replacement may apply.
Replacement cards are available at the following locations:
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| Replacing your card |
| Once your card has been blocked, it cannot be used again. You will have to get a replacement card and transfer any stored value to a new card. Replacement cards could be subject to an issuing fee. You will need to provide proof of identification in order to transfer your balance to a new card. |
Once you have your Adult or Senior/Student Smart Card, you can load funds onto your card by either in person or online. Transit money loading can either be done with cash or through the Mid-Pen Transit Payment Portal.
After funds have been loaded to the card, you're ready to ride.Tap and Hold your card on the SmartCard reader when boarding the bus. Each time you tap your card, the system deducts Mid-Pen Transit Fare, with the discount applied from the balance stored on your card. The type of card you have determines how much will be deducted from your card.