CTV and CP-24 joined us at City Hall to call for lower fares for low income riders for the TTC. Check it out.
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Over 250 transit riders held a rally today at City Hall and then attended the
On May 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Greenwood station and announced the federal government is contributing $840 million over three years to the TTC.
This is good news because the TTC needs the money. The TTC has $2.8 billion in unfunded capital projects it has to complete in the next 10 years just to keep the TTC in a state of good repair. All while building a much needed new bus garage in Scarborough, and continuing to make the TTC more accessible by installing elevators at every subway station.
Next Tuesday, October 24 the Mayor's Executive Committee will be discussing advancing fare integration for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
This motion is asking for a
The Wynne government is right to develop an ambitious strategy to tackle catastrophic climate change and rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the province’s $7 billion plan does not invest enough in public transit.
Over a year ago the City, in response to our pressure, agreed to come up with a plan to make the TTC more affordable for low income riders. Now the report is returning to City Hall.
This is our chance to get free fares for people on social assistance, and $50 fares for people on low incomes.
TTCriders awarded its inaugural Transit Hall of Fame award to Helen Liu, community activist with the Toronto Chinese Seniors Association. We recognized her long-term commitment to advocating for lower fares for seniors.
The low income pass is a really big issue. City staff are returning to city hall on May 31 with recommendations for
providing
Over a year ago, the City of Toronto, in response to our pressure, agreed to develop a plan to make the TTC more affordable. We're waiting for the city to present their plan to the public, but it keeps getting delayed.
On May 31st, City Hall will vote on a Low Income Pass. We've been waiting all year for an opportunity to 'speak up' for lower TTC fares and we need to get active and get ready.
In preparation for the vote at City Hall, on Thursday, May 12th, we are hosting a Civic Engagement Training Workshop in Scarborough at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Road (Kingston and Markham) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. where you can:
By Suhail Barot
“It’s now 2019 and Metrolinx’ Fare Integration system has been in place for over a year, higher fares for rapid transit have pushed many low-income TTC users onto the cheaper bus system.