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.
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Toronto police increasing TTC patrol after New York subway shooting
The TTC says police presence will be increased on public transit amid safety concerns after a shooting in a subway station in New York.
TTC ‘100 Years Of Moving Toronto’ in-person exhibit now open to public
After a delay due to COVID 19 last year, the TTC is finally opening its exhibit, 100 years of moving Toronto. This is in celebration as the TTC celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2021.
Snowstorm causes public transit delays in Toronto
Monday night was not a good night for anyone taking public transportation, with many commuters frustrated, tired, cold and stuck due to the snow.
TTC officials careful with language when describing suicides, service interruptions
Dealing with suicide – and the language used to describe it when informing passengers of service interruptions – has been an evolution for the TTC.
Local activist petitions TTC to pull an all-nighter
East York community activist Justin Van Dette wants the TTC to implement 24-hour service, and he has the signatures to back him up.
TTC hosts annual pizza fundraiser
The TTC is holding its annual pizza fundraiser in support of United Way every Wednesday at subway stations across the city.
UPX fares to be reduced
Starting March 9, ticket prices for the struggling Union-Pearson Express (UPX) train, will be reduced by almost 50 percent.
A silver lining for Danforth businesses
As the saying goes, there’s a silver lining in every cloud — and that silver lining could prove profitable for some local businesses.
One-person subway operation may jeopardize safety, critics say
By the end of 2016, new subway trains on the Sheppard Subway Line will have only one operator, but some critics question the safety of the system. The TTC board approved a pilot project that would have one TTC operator controlling both the doors and train movement, instead of two.