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.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s Executive Committee has approved a scaled-down plan to install priority transit lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin 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.
The TTC has hired a new chief executive who said he hopes to get the city’s buses, subways and streetcars moving more efficiently.
Some Toronto residents are pushing back against proposed rapid bus lanes on Bathurst street after an online petition raised more than 1,400 signatures.
City staff said more than 35,000 TTC riders use the 7-Bathurst bus and 511 Bathurst streetcar. However, both modes often arrive late as they mix with vehicles sharing the road. “People on Bathurst are facing overcrowded buses, streetcars and unpredictable wait times,” said August Puranauth, with TTC Riders. “It’s not just transit riders impacted by this, but drivers as well.
