While the TTC makes efforts to control congestion, bus riders are urged to stagger their work schedules to allow for better distancing and reduced risk of COVID-19 exposure.

"Our buses are overcrowded. We need more TTC service now," said Austin Jafri of TTC Riders.

A non-profit Toronto transit advocacy group is mobilizing its followers in the hopes of convincing three levels of government to fund a Line 1 subway relief line to tackle overcrowding.