Toronto Transit

• TTC tests out body cameras as part of new use-of-force policy

  The TTC is launching a nine-month pilot program that will see special constables and fare inspectors equipped with body cameras. Critics say the plan may not be effective.

  Politics

  Apr 12
  
• TTC accused of secrecy over Scarborough RT derailment report

  A report into last year's Scarborough RT derailment is prompting criticism. The TTC is being accused of quietly posting it to their website, instead of bringing it to the board.

  Politics

  Feb 22
  
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• Full fare integration is coming to Toronto. Here’s how it will work

  The Ford government has unveiled details and a launch date for its fare integration program, which officials are calling One Fare.

  Politics

  Feb 5
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• TTC sees rise in number of people seeking shelter in stations during cold snaps

  A spokesperson said TTC staff observe between 30 and 60 unhoused people per day in transit stations during cold weather months, compared to eight to 10 the rest of the year.

  Canada

  Jan 17
• Metrolinx unveils changes to UP Express, regional trains and buses

  The provincial transit agency is ramping up service on its airport line and tweaking both regional bus and train timetables as the new year approaches.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
• Construction in Toronto to impact 4 streetcar routes. Here’s how to get around

  The TTC said the impacted routes are the 501 Queen, 503 Kingston Road, 504 King and 508 Lake Shore streetcars.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2023
• New streetcars begin running on Toronto routes

  The first of the new vehicles ran along the city's 504 King Street route after a group of municipal, provincial and federal politicians gathered to mark the delivery.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
• Toronto fare integration delayed by overambitious timelines

  The province had promised it would roll out full fare integration across the Greater Toronto Area by the end of 2023 but has been forced to extend the delivery to February 2024.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
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• Advocate urges Ford government to hold TTC accountable for missed accessibility deadline

  The TTC was given two decades to make all of its subway stations accessible, but two years ahead of the deadline, its CEO admitted recently it will be unable to reach the target.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2023
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• Backed by Chow, Toronto transit safety plan proposes 178 new frontline staff

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is backing a transit safety plan to hire 178 new frontline staff, mostly by adding more customer service agents at transit stations. 

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023