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Free UP Express travel for veterans and CAF members

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members can travel free on UP Express.
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Nov. 11 – Starting Jan. 1, 2026, veterans and regular and reserve members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) can travel for free on UP Express.

Veterans and CAF members do not need to tap their PRESTO card. Simply present a valid form of ID to a fare inspector to access the service:

  • 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)

In March, Metrolinx launched free travel on GO Transit for veterans and CAF members. Metrolinx is proud to honour CAF members and veterans by expanding the initiative to UP Express.

To learn more about this program, visit upexpress.com/CAF. 

Accredited journalists can contact our media team at mediarelations@metrolinx.com.

For customers, please visit Metrolinx – Contact Us to contact the Community Engagement team.

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