Dealing with a Fine
Dealing with a Fine
Fines are increasing for fare evasion on GO Transit and UP Express, starting Sept. 8, 2026, as part of Metrolinx’s updated graduated fare enforcement approach.
Customers travelling without valid fare will face the following fines:
- First offence: $200
- Second offence: $300
- Third offence: $400
- Fourth offence: $500
- Fifth offence: A Provincial Offence Notice with a set fine established by the Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice
- Sixth offence and subsequent offences: A court summons, with fines of up to $1,000 upon conviction
Fare evasion affects everyone. Increasing fines helps protect a transit system that’s reliable and sustainable for all riders.
Pay your fare before you board to avoid fines. Learn the ways to pay on GO Transit before travelling by visiting the website.
Did You Get a Fine?
Did you get a Notice of Violation? Here’s what you need to know.
Did you get a Parking Infraction Notice? Here’s what you need to know.
If you were issued a Provincial Offence Notice or Summons, see the reverse side of that Notice or summons for your options.
Provincial Offence Notice
If you received a Provincial Offence Notice in a region other than Toronto and wish to make a payment, please visit www.paytickets.ca. Otherwise, you may contact the court directly for dispute options.
If you received a Provincial Offence Notice in Toronto and wish to make a payment, please visit www.toronto.ca/services-payments/tickets-fines-penalties/
Compliance Services Information
To schedule an in-person appointment, please contact our Office by e-mail at compliance.services@metrolinx.com or by phone at (416) 202-4000. Our business hours are from Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please use our online services available if you received a Notice of Violation or a Parking Infraction Notice. If you have requested a Review of your Notice of Violation or Parking Infraction Notice, your ticket will be placed on hold until a Review has been completed. Please be sure you check your email (including your junk/spam folder) regularly. You may also request a Review for Notices of Violation or Parking Infraction.