Monday, December 9, 2013

So about that extra penny in fare...

GO Transit gave me an explanation that remains unacceptable (through no fault of theirs I want to add) re: Presto's penny-skimming off my morning fare for the past 10 months based on my bus-train tap sequence.

I have been assured this method of rounding up because the software can't calculate 1/2 of a cent based on the Presto card discount is expected to be resolved by February 2014's fare increase.

How nice. 

I've also been encouraged to apply for a credit in February for the pennies collected. The onus is up to each GO Transit customer to make a request. No one plans on contacting you if you're affected by this software conundrum. 

I still have to ask, what happens to the money collected that no one asks for back?

Well, Presto?

5 comments:

  1. Michael SuddardDecember 9, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Wouldn't it be nice if they just simply fixed the problem and refunded the money to your Prestocard without asking?

    Bonus: A nice little note to your Presto account saying "Sorry, we goofed, here's a small refund with a little interest."

    If Presto can charge you an "overdraft" fee, why can't you charge the same fee each time they take too much money?

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  2. C.J. SmithDecember 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    OH MY GOD. THAT WOULD BE TOO SIMPLE!!!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Its simple. Once a month I dont bother tapping and hope for the best and it has worked for me all the time.

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  4. TomWDecember 10, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Presto shoudl just round down. Doesn't matter if it's x.95 or or x.05. It's not worth the hassle to round up half the time.

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  5. JeNNy the JetDecember 27, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    This may not make you feel any better, but presto is "skimming" money from the drivers as well.. Unless one keeps track it's been upwards of 30$ in one day.

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