Toronto City Council approved on Wednesday the installation of dedicated bus lanes on Dufferin Street and dedicated streetcar lanes on Bathurst Street—both of which will be located south of Bloor Street.
The new TTC CEO has said he will be riding the city’s transit system every day to identify issues, and many people are impressed.
In its infinite wisdom, the Toronto Transit Commission has renamed its fare inspectors Provincial Offences Officers, or POO for short.
TTC fare inspectors are sporting a new look — trading their familiar yellow jackets for grey shirts — as part of a rebranding effort aimed at boosting their authority. However, while the overhaul is intended to convey a more serious tone, critics argue that the updated uniforms and new job titles may have the opposite effect.
A Toronto transit rider has launched a website that tracks subway delays and disruptions on the TTC to make commuting on the system easier for riders.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening date may be delayed again.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s Executive Committee has approved a scaled-down plan to install priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets.
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.
The TTC is considering opening a physical merchandise store in an attempt to bring in non-fare revenue.
A plan proposed by TTC staff to go ahead with funding a pilot project that would have seen platform-edge safety doors installed at TMU (Dundas) station has been put on hold pending further discussion by board members.
