The pandemic has changed the way we think about public services like the TTC. Transit doesn’t just get us from A to B, it is a lifeline that connects us to essential jobs, health care, and groceries.
It's more important than ever for transit riders to have a voice and share our vision. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is creating a 5-year plan for transit fares. Without input from riders like you, the new plan won't reflect our needs.
On March 17, 2020 the City of Toronto quietly stopped processing new applications to the Fair Pass TTC discount program.* Some current Fair Pass holders have been unable to renew.
This is completely unacceptable! Especially during a pandemic, when people are relying on the TTC for essential trips to access medical care and food. This change has caused confusion regarding who is still eligible to receive discounted fares.
The TTC and Metrolinx held a public forum on the transition to Presto on December 11, 2018, thanks to the advocacy of the Fair Fare Coalition.
The TTC and Metrolinx will be introducing a paper Presto ticket to replace tokens. But concerns remain, including:
Tokens will be phased out by the end of 2019 and the Fair Fare Coalition is concerned that the paper Presto tickets that will replace them will cause more barriers to accessing transit. This is our chance to ask the TTC and Metrolinx about their plans and raise questions and concerns.
Dec 18th rally has been RESCHEDULED FOR JAN 10th
Can't make it on January 10th? Download a Welcome Card and we'll deliver your message to the TTC Board! Send it to us at 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4 or email [email protected].
Do you receive OW or ODSP? Please complete our survey about the Fair Pass transit discount program before November 15th.
Information from this survey will be used to understand how well the City of Toronto Fair Pass Program is working. We will advocate for changes to the program and its implementation based on our findings. We will also advocate for what is necessary to ensure people, especially those living on low income, can afford to ride the TTC and can get where they need to go.
More than forty agencies and community groups submitted a letter to Metrolinx’s Board Meeting today, warning that the Presto ticket that will replace tokens by the end of 2019 will create barriers to accessing transit.
The transit Fair Fare Pass has arrived! After years of organizing by the Fair Fare Coalition, last week the City of Toronto officially launched transit discounts for people on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program. Single fares will cost $2 and monthly passes will cost $115.50 for people who qualify.
Members of the Fair Fare Coalition got together this week to celebrate a major victory: the first phase of the low income transit pass will roll out this April!
The first phase of the Fair Pass will be available to eligible people on OW
Thanks to months of organizing together — holding rallies, educating and mobilizing transit riders, making deputations, and calling and sending emails to our elected officials — TTCriders, the Fair Fare Coalition, and our allies have won some major transit victories in the 2018 City Budget!