Metrolinx announced that, beginning September 8, 2026, the penalty for a first‑time fare‑evasion offence on its transit services in Toronto will be $200. The increase applies to any rider who is found without a valid ticket or pass for the first time on a Metrolinx‑operated vehicle.
The new $200 fine is limited to first‑time violations and will be enforced on all Metrolinx‑run transit routes serving the city of Toronto, Ontario. Riders who incur the penalty will be required to pay the amount as stipulated by the agency’s fare‑evasion policy. The change is specific to first‑offenders; repeat violations are not addressed in this announcement.
Metrolinx indicated that the adjustment takes effect on September 8, 2026, and will be applied uniformly across its network in Toronto. The agency’s statement clarified that the fine applies only to first‑time fare‑evasion incidents on services it operates. No additional details about the previous fine amount or the enforcement process were provided.