Get Ready To Ride
We know getting to and from your classes and around the Hamilton area can be challenging. The MSA PRESTO Bus Pass is the solution you can count on!
All full-time students at Mohawk College receive a bus pass from the MSA for the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR). This pass comes in the form of a PRESTO card.
Activating your PRESTO card
Anywhere and anytime.
Ride the HSR throughout the city
It’s valid for each semester you are enrolled and allows you to ride the HSR anywhere and anytime.
Valid HSR U-Pass Dates for Each Semester:
- Spring/Summer: May 1 – August 31
- Fall: September 1 – December 31
- Winter: January 1 – April 30
Frequently Asked Questions
Presto! We Have An Answer
Yes, click the chat with us button. We’re happy to help!
Log into your MyMohawk account. Select the ‘Campus Life’ tab!
Nope! Visit ‘I Have a PRESTO Card’ to get started.
Have no fear, we got you.
Lost, stolen or damaged cards
To replace a lost, stolen or damaged card, visit the closest Customer Service Outlet near you to purchase a replacement:
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Fortinos
- GO Station
- MSA Front Desk
Do not register your new PRESTO card online or add a transit pass.
- Log into your account at and click on ‘Manage’ and then ‘Report Lost Card’.
- Select the lost or stolen card to block and transfer the balance/account details.
- Under ‘Transfer the balance of my lost/stolen/damaged care to’ select ‘a new card purchased’. Click ‘Next’ and follow the prompts.
- Wait 24 hours, and then tap your PRESTO card on a device to complete the transfer process.
The Do's And Don'ts Of PRESTO
Do’s:
- Check your email or MyMohawk for your voucher code.
- Follow these steps if you’ve lost your PRESTO card.
- Visit https://bit.ly/TransitPass for more info.
- Reach out to MSAReception@mohawkcollege.ca if you have questions.
Don’ts:
- Sell your pass or give it to someone else. The MSA PRESTO Bus Pass is non-transferable.
- Use your pass right after redeeming your voucher (wait 24 hours).
Get Ready To Ride!
We know getting to and from your classes and around the Hamilton area can be challenging. The MSA PRESTO Bus Pass is the solution you can count on!
All full-time students at Mohawk College receive a bus pass from the MSA for the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR). This pass comes in the form of a PRESTO card.
Activating your PRESTO card
Anywhere and anytime.
Ride the HSR throughout the city
It’s valid for each semester you are enrolled and allows you to ride the HSR anywhere and anytime.
Valid HSR U-Pass Dates for Each Semester:
- Spring/Summer: May 1 – August 31
- Fall: September 1 – December 31
- Winter: January 1 – April 30
Frequently Asked Questions
Presto! We Have An Answer
Yes, click the chat with us button. We’re happy to help!
Log into your MyMohawk account. Select the ‘Campus Life’ tab!
Nope! Visit ‘I Have a PRESTO Card’ to get started.
Have No Fear We Got You.
Lost, stolen or damaged cards
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Fortinos
- GO Station
- MSA Front Desk
Do not register your new PRESTO card online or add a transit pass.
- Log into your account at and click on ‘Manage’ and then ‘Report Lost Card’.
- Select the lost or stolen card to block and transfer the balance/account details.
- Under ‘Transfer the balance of my lost/stolen/damaged care to’ select ‘a new card purchased’. Click ‘Next’ and follow the prompts.
- Wait 24 hours, and then tap your PRESTO card on a device to complete the transfer process.
The Do's And Don'ts Of PRESTO
Do’s:
- Check your email or MyMohawk for your voucher code.
- Follow these steps if you’ve lost your PRESTO card.
- Visit https://bit.ly/TransitPass for more info.
- Reach out to MSAReception@mohawkcollege.ca if you have questions.
Don’ts:
- Sell your pass or give it to someone else. The MSA PRESTO Bus Pass is non-transferable.
- Use your pass right after redeeming your voucher (wait 24 hours)