Toronto Transit Commission

• Toronto transit ridership sputters, failing to hit projections or 2024 totals

  The TTC has frozen fares for three years, slowly ramped up service and opened a new rapid transit line, but ridership is still lower than in 2019 and falling below expectations

  Canada

  Dec 23
  
• Weather-related issues force Finch West LRT to briefly shut down Thursday morning

  Service across the entire Finch West LRT was briefly paused just after 7:30 a.m. due to 'weather-related switch issues' on the new line. 

  Politics

  Dec 11
  
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• Toronto transit to offer free rides next year under new fare-capping program

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new "fare-capping" program that will let TTC riders travel for free after making 47 paid trips in a month. The program launches in September.

  Politics

  Dec 8
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• Temporary signage marks renaming of Dundas Station in Toronto

  On Tuesday, the temporary signs reading 'TMU: Dundas Street' could be seen around the station, part of a rebrand to name it after Toronto Metropolitan University. 

  Canada

  Nov 18
• TTC, Metrolinx defend transit confusion after Toronto Blue Jays loss

  Toronto Transit Commission Chair Jamal Myers apologized for a social media post that urged riders to scramble to make the last subway trains while the Jays were still playing.

  Canada

  Nov 3
• Toronto’s Finch West LRT on course for public opening on Dec. 7: sources

  The news comes as the TTC prepares to take full control of the route from provincial transit agency Metrolinx after the route completed 30 days of operational testing unscathed. 

  Politics

  Oct 24
• Fire at TTC yard doubles subway wait times for Monday commuters

  In a social media post on Monday afternoon, the TTC said a 2 p.m. electrical fire at its Wilson Yard had interrupted its commuter operations.

  Canada

  Feb 10
• Toronto transit fares to be frozen as subway, streetcar frequency improves

  On Tuesday, the TTC unveiled its proposed 2025 budget with new spending, increased frequency across the network and a promise not to raise the cost for riders.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• Toronto transit agency deploys fare inspectors in plain clothes to curb fare evasion

  The Toronto Transit Commission says fare inspectors in plain clothes are now patrolling the system and issuing tickets as part of its efforts to curb fare evasion.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2024
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• TTC ending free public Wi-Fi service in subway stations at end of the year

  The decision comes as Rogers continues its installation of 5G cellular service throughout the subway network, enabling passengers to call, text or use their data.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2024