"Everyone needs access to cell service on the TTC, not just 911 service, but access to texting because it's about safety and also about navigating the system, getting real time updates if there's a security incident or just a delay," says TTCriders spokesperson Shelagh Pizey-Allen.
No basis for CRTC to intervene in TTC wireless dispute: Rogers
Cell service is coming across the TTC subway, but not all riders may be able to access it! A consortium of 10 civil society organizations, including TTCriders, a group that represents the subway system’s riders, is calling on the CRTC to ensure that Rogers does not delay access for other carriers.
TTC receives ‘B’ grade for service and reliability, but how accurate is the ranking?
The Toronto Region Board of Trade recently gave the TTC a 'B' grade for reliability. TTCriders calls for a reversal of service cuts and more transit-only priority lanes for buses and streetcars to improve reliability across the TTC.
First steps: Here is what Olivia Chow can do right now to tackle the TTC
Mayor Chow can prioritize public transit in Toronto by tackling these key issues: service, reliability, the Scarborough RT closure, Wheel-Trans accessibility and overall funding through a commercial parking levy.
Commuters in Toronto’s east end say TTC is leaving them ‘stranded’
A nearly 1.5 hour commute to travel seven kilometres? East end commuters are calling out the TTC for several service interruptions as the 503 Kingston Streetcar remains suspended.
The next mayor of Toronto needs to be a transit champion
A column by TTCriders in the Toronto Star explains why Toronto's next mayor needs to be a transit champion, and why actions speak louder than words.
Shelagh Pizey Allen from TTC Riders joins The Morning Zoom with Sam & Jane
TTC advocacy group ‘TTC Riders’ is holding an election debate of a different kind. Executive Director Shelagh Pizey Allen joined Sam and Jane to tell us why this debate will actually get more decided than other debates and why having NO candidates present is actually a good thing.
Transit advocates take temperature of mayoral hopefuls on key TTC issues
A group of TTC users is raising concerns about the public transit platforms of some leading contenders to be Toronto's next mayor, urging voters to parse their key promises — or lack thereof — before casting a ballot.
Survey shows some mayoral candidates falling short on transit commitments: TTCRiders
A local transit advocacy group is warning TTC customers about “red flags” in the policies of four of the top-polling mayoral candidates.
Wheel-Trans re-enrollment could impact access for thousands of users
TTCriders raises concerns regarding the Family of Services program, with our new report "Wheel-Trans Users Need Choice!". Riders with disabilities may face various barriers when needing to appeal their "conditional" status in addition to having only 30 days to begin the process. Adam Cohoon says “(We) cannot and should not be forced onto crowded streetcars, subways, and buses. TTC vehicles are crowded most of the time because service was reduced, and there isn’t enough room for me to get on,”.