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.
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!
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.
John Rieti of CBC News reports on TTC's growth strategy. TTCriders stresses that riders cannot continue waiting for better service.
Ben Spurr of The Star reports on TTCs approval of a ridership growth strategy.
Codi Wilson of CP24 reports on TTCriders handing out 'relief kits' to commuters at King Station.
Jenny Yuen of Toronto Sun reports on TTCriders handing out 'overcrowding relief kits' on Yonge line.
Don Mitchell of Global News shares TTCriders plan to distribute "Overcrowding Relief Kits" to commuters at King Station.
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!).
City Council is moving at breakneck speed to freeze government spending in 2018. This will mean Toronto’s 1.8 million transit riders will be paying more for worse service next year. Again. The recommendation to freeze the TTC’s budget for 2018 will go to a full City Council vote on Wednesday May 24.