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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.
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No snow tires on TTC buses: Riders at risk?
Imagine being on your way somewhere and the TTC bus you’re in is not moving, because it can’t get up the hill in the snow. That is exactly what happened to many passengers on Monday February 2, when at least one bus on York Mills Road east of Yonge Street was struggling to get up the hill, due to the 22 centimetres of snow that walloped Southern Ontario overnight Sunday and into the morning commute. The TTC buses do not use snow tires.
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Councillor says no connection between YRT and TTC hikes
A City of Vaughan councilor says York Region Transit fare increases are not tied to recent TTC fare hikes. The YRT website indicated YRT patrons will face a 25-cent fare increase in January of next year. This follows the recent announcement of fare increases at the Toronto Transit Commission. Ward 5 Coun. Alan Shefman denies there is a connection.
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York transit authority makes nice with embattled riders
Even though York Region's "aggravating" three-month transit strike ended last week, riders hoping to...
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York Region Transit drivers vote on contracts again as strike looms
York Region commuters should soon know if they will be facing a transit strike.
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York Region Transit workers reject tentative settlement
York Region Transit workers could potentially be on strike in Vaughan on Monday after their union rejected a tentative settlement with their contracted employers, Veolia Transportation.
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