The TTC's first fare hike since 2020 comes as ridership is still recovering from the pandemic, prompting questions of timing. JoshMatlow | Toronto transit TOpoli farehike
While a 10-cent increase may not be a deterrent for most Toronto riders, the recent violence on the TTC very well may be — at least for those with the option not to take transit. It’s no secret that the TTC has been riddled with random attacks as of late, with incidences that range from people pushing others onto the tracks, to riders getting stabbed, and even fatally set on fire.
Matlow highlights that the crisis didn’t happen overnight, but was the consequence of years of neglect of the mental healthcare system. “Having a uniformed and armed police officer to a call on the TTC isn’t the solution,” he says. “That person needs someone who can de-escalate the situation before the worst occurs; and, at very least, get them the care they need for themselves and society. It would be better to send someone who has the skills in mental health to manage that situation.
SmartTrack, originally proposed as a rapid transit service that would encompass 22 stations along commuter rail corridors, was gradually reduced to just four stations by January 2021, but with a price tag of $1.46B.
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