Bryann Aguilar of CP24 covers the motion to extend the deadline to use legacy fares on the transit system passed by the TTC board on December 3, 2024.
TTC extends deadline to use tokens, tickets
The TTC board voted unanimously to extend the deadline to use legacy fare like tokens, tickets and day passes. Dilshad Burman of CP24 with further details about the new deadline.
TTC tickets, tokens and day passes get reprieve: Controversial phaseout delayed until June
Many riders were surprised by the transit commission’s announcement in October that it intended to discontinue the fares as of Jan. 1. Patty Winsa of the Toronto Star covers the decision to extend the deadline.
"Protect door-to-door TTC Wheel-Trans Service", advocates say as report outlines inequities from planned restrictions
Rhianne Campbell of City News covers the report from TTCriders which shows planned changes to Wheel-Trans could disproportionately affect three of the city's low-income neighbourhoods.
TTC to get new $2.3 billion fleet of modern subway trains
Kimia Afshar Mehrabi, writing for BlogTO, covers the federal announcement of funding for new Line 2 trains and what this means for transit riders in Toronto.
TTC to get $758 million for a new fleet of modern subway trains
Kimia Afshar Mehrabi of the Daily Hive covers the announcement of new federal funding for the TTC. The the funding will be used for badly needed Line 2 trains, as the current models approach the end of their design life.
Ottawa announces $758M to help TTC pay for new Line 2 subway trains
The federal government announced funding for new Line 2 subway trains. The CBC's Rochelle Raveendran covers the announcement which comes just in time - the current Line 2 trains will start reaching the end of their design lives in 2026.
TTC proceeds with plan to end free public Wi-Fi, but is considering installing free internet at bus bays, street platforms
The TTC is continuing its plans to end free public Wi-Fi on subway stations, but has agreed to consider a pilot project to implement free internet on bus and street platforms and bays at stations.
Transit advocates urge continuation of TTC wifi program
A push is underway to keep free Wi-Fi service in place at TTC stations. CityNews reporter Brandon Rowe with why some insist the service can't be taken offline.
TTC moving ahead with decision to scrap free public Wi-Fi
The TTC board voted Tuesday to continue with its plan to end free public Wi-Fi at subway stations, although it did agree to study the possibility of putting internet zones into bus bays in the future.