TTCriders attended a packed Town Hall with Ontario Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca. Our transit minister has refused to meet with us, despite repeated requests.
A key issue that many attendees present brought up was the issue of the controversial Union Pearson Express train, which is running virtually empty at just 12% capacity. That comes as no surprise because it costs $27.50 to board the train one way.
Despite overwhelming demand and need for the Union Pearson train to be turned into a true public transit line with TTC level fares, Steven Del Duca "We have no intention of changing the service model or fares for the UPX anytime in the near future." What a travesty.
Many residents in attendance also brought up Metrolinx's proposal to build a 1.6 km bridge through the west end of Toronto. We don't know a lot about this issue yet, but here's link to MP Andrew Cash's letter about the super bridge, and we recommend you contact the Options for Davenport organizing group to find out more. They can be contacted at [email protected].
Media Coverage
Advocacy group wants UP Express train fare lowered, CTV Toronto
TTCriders questions transportation minister on empty UP Express at Town Hall, CTV
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July 16, 2025
Toronto, ON — TTCriders, a membership-based transit advocacy organization, is celebrating a victory today as, after hearing a marathon six hours of speakers, with most voicing support on the issue, the Executive Committee approved RapidTO dedicated transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin Streets. This would not have been possible without transit riders standing up and speaking in favour of this common-sense solution.
RE: EX25.4 - RapidTO: Transit Priority on Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto — Transit riders gathered this morning at Dufferin Subway Station alongside TTCriders, the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), and Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) to call on Toronto City Council to implement long-promised dedicated transit lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst streets.