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‘One Fare’ program met with praise among students
The Ontario government announced at a press conference on Feb. 5, in front of...
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Candidate clicks: Capturing the journey of Toronto’s mayoral byelection
The race for mayor was full of twists and turns and many, many candidates. We snapped some of the memorable moments
Crime
Toronto needs a mayor who supports public transit-system safety, advocates say
What will happen when public transportation safety become one of the focuses of election?
News
Everyone’s talking about violence on the TTC. Here’s how you can stay safe
We talked to some experts about how you can protect yourself while on the TTC, which has been plagued with high-profile violent incidents of late.
Cost of Living
Vehicle costs and public transportation are pressing concerns for Scarborough youth
A sudden rise in gas prices and auto insurance has left Scarborough residents questioning if driving is still affordable.
COVID-19
Toronto’s public transit must up frequency, lower fares post-pandemic, advocate says
While public health workers work towards a COVID-19-free future, others are fighting to make public transit more efficient and accessible.
Education
Recent back-to-school plan divides Ryerson University community
%%excerpt%% Ryerson University is in the midst of bringing classes back to campus, but not everyone is happy about the plan. Some students and staff would prefer to stay online for the rest of the semester.
Business
Relieved of a second snowstorm, Danforth shops still upset over snow removal
Snow plowing in East York is making the Danforth less accessible for many. A month after the snowstorm, foot traffic continues to dwindle
News
Snowstorm exposes needed improvements to Toronto’s public transit system
For people that use transit, the storm on Jan. 17 caused major delays, but it also showed ways the TTC can improve in the future.
News
Toronto ranked top Canadian city for transit in 2019
Social media is buzzing after a recent Transit Score ranking conducted by Redfin real estate brokerage revealed that Toronto was the best city for Canadian transit in 2019.
News
Transit union fighting Metrolinx cannabis ban
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Canada since October, yet just this past week, Metrolinx banned the use of cannabis while off-duty for several "safety-sensitive" positions.
News
TTC projections indicate ridership will decline for third year in a row
TTC projections show ridership is on track for a third year of declining numbers.
News
2016 federal budget: transit, housing, seniors, Bombardier
On March 22, the new federal Liberal government released its first budget. The Toronto Observer’s Bradley Dobson, Daniel McKenzie, Cherry (Changhong) Liu and Amy McNeill take a look at what’s in store for Ontario’s public transit, social housing, old age security and Bombardier.
News
TTC to hike fares in 2016
If cash or tokens are your method of payment for the TTC, be prepared for lighter wallets come January.
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