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.
What’s in the Ontario Budget for TTC riders?
Yesterday's provincial budget had good news and bad news for transit riders. Here’s the short story: The Liberal government is promising new transit and GO discounts, but TTC riders won’t see better service. There was also a troubling announcement that has us worried about transit privatization.
Thanks for coming on our Sardine Ride to Queen's Park!
Thank you to everyone who joined us today for a Sardine Ride to Queen's Park! We had lots of fun despite the rainy weather.
Dozens of us traveled on the TTC from City Hall to Queen's Park, where we held a rally of more than 100 people. Thanks to our speakers from the Fair Fare Coalition, Amalgamated Transit Union - Canada, Scarborough Transit Action, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty, and the Toronto Chinese Seniors' Association!
#CantGetOn - Transit Day of Action
On January 30, 2018, TTCriders organized our biggest Transit Day of Action yet.
Volunteers converged at more than a dozen TTC stops and stations across Toronto, to mobilize riders and educate them about the transit issues at stake in the City Budget.
3 things transit riders should know about the TTC's growth strategy
John Rieti of CBC News reports on TTC's growth strategy. TTCriders stresses that riders cannot continue waiting for better service.
TTC approves ridership growth strategy
Ben Spurr of The Star reports on TTCs approval of a ridership growth strategy.
TTC riders handing out 'overcrowding relief kits' to commuters on Line 1
Codi Wilson of CP24 reports on TTCriders handing out 'relief kits' to commuters at King Station.
TTC riders group says commuters need 'overcrowding relief kits' on Yonge line
Jenny Yuen of Toronto Sun reports on TTCriders handing out 'overcrowding relief kits' on Yonge line.
‘Relief kits’ to be handed out amid TTC board meeting to address crowding on subway
Don Mitchell of Global News shares TTCriders plan to distribute "Overcrowding Relief Kits" to commuters at King Station.
Overcrowding Relief Kit Launch
Riders need relief
On Thursday, January 18, we launched our “Overcrowding Relief Kits” to commuters on the Yonge line.We handed out breath mints, transit-themed crossword puzzles, and step-by-step instructions on how to relieve overcrowding (hint: it involves calling John Tory and Kathleen Wynne to fund the Relief Line and better TTC service!).