Transit News

Family in shock after teen killed in Keele subway station stabbing

16 year-old Gabriel Magalhaes was the victim of a random, unprovoked attack at Keele subway station. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries, leaving his family shocked and devastated. Andrea Magalhaes, Gabriel's mother states that "Something needs to change," and asks "When is it going to – this senseless violence?". With these random violent attacks occurring on the TTC dominating the news, many riders have grown concerned about safety on the TTC, Andrea said that this issue isn't one with a short-term solution, emphasizing the importance of social services.

Transit advocates protest TTC service cuts outside subway stations in 'day of action'

Members of TTCriders distributed flyers to let commuters know cuts mean longer wait times. They also encourage people to phone Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to urge them to provide the TTC with more funding.

Calls for action after 16-year-old killed in 'random' TTC attack

There is renewed outrage and calls for change after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in what police are calling an unprovoked attack on the TTC. Tina Yazdani with why advocates say the wrong steps are being taken to address safety issues.

Transit users call on Ottawa to save TTC from more service cuts

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Transit users call on Ottawa to save TTC from more service cuts

Volunteers stationed at 18 TTC stops distributed flyers to commuters about service cuts that came into effect over the weekend. The flyers inform transit users how much longer they will be waiting for their bus, subway or streetcar and encourage them to phone Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford for urgently needed TTC funding. 

Concerns TTC Cuts Will Compound Safety Issues

CTV News reporting on concerns that budget cuts to the TTC will compound safety issues

 

TTC reduces service on 39 routes, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities

The TTC has implement service cuts on 39 transit routes which will disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Monica from TTCriders states that these service cuts will only lead to a decrease in ridership, ultimately resulting in more cuts and poor service and affirms that adequate funding is needed from the government. Concerns regarding safety on riders' commutes has also grown with increased waiting times. 

Outreach workers to help support unhoused people on TTC in year-long pilot project

Outreach workers to help support unhoused people on TTC i year-long pilot project

Outreach workers will be providing more support for unhoused people on the TTC with new partnership between the City of Toronto, TTC and community organization, LOFT Community Services. Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie states that this partnership is to push safety. Monica Mason from TTCriders says that this program is a "good first step" but more resources and investment are needed.

TTC announces one-year pilot to better support unhoused people in the transit system

TTC earmarks new rapid transit corridor along Jane Street

CityNews reporting on the TTC and city of Toronto earmarking a new rapid transit corridor along Jane Street

Attention TTC passengers: The delay you’re experiencing on the subway is longer than ever. Here’s why

The Toronto Star reporting on the various causes behind recent subway delays

TTC to resume ticketing fare evaders late next month to combat 'lawlessness,' chair warns Social Sharing

CBC reporting on TTC's decision to resume ticketing fare evaders late next month