The TTC is planning to catch up to other transit systems like those in New York City and Chicago by bringing a credit or debit card system to let riders pay their fare, the Toronto Star reports.
TTC Chair Adam Giambrone told the Star that the transit commission will put out a request for proposals in early August, and the system could be in place in 2011.
Riders would pay at the turnstiles by tapping their credit card, debit card or cell phone.
Those without a credit or debit card will likely be able to use a Presto or similar card to tap or swipe for entry, the Star reports.
Toronto mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi, however, says he would scrap the plan and instead move ahead with the Presto card system which would be heavily subsidized by the province.
