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The Toronto Transit Commission is probing a video showing a bus taken for a joyride at its North Queen Yard, with the TTC noting trespassing and potential criminal charges. The incident drew safety concerns after the bus struck a signpost.
On September 28, 2026, the Toronto Transit Commission ( TTC) announced an investigation into a video that appeared to show a TTC bus being taken for a joyride at the North Queen Yard in Etobicoke.
The footage, circulating online, shows the bus circling the storage lot several times before striking and knocking over a sign post. The incident, which occurred earlier this month, has prompted the TTC to investigate the trespassing at its facility and to consider criminal charges against those involved. In a statement, the TTC noted: Needles to say, in addition to being criminal, this is incredibly irresponsible and dangerous behaviour that puts the individuals involved and potentially others at risk.
TTC Investigates Joyride At North Queen Yard
The agency confirmed it was aware of the incident and that the investigation is ongoing, with those involved subject to prosecution if the facts support it. The video, claimed to have been filmed around 3:14 p.m. EDT on September 28, 2026, has not yet identified any persons driving the bus or how the vehicle was accessed. The TTC also did not disclose whether the bus sustained any damage from the collision with the signpost.
The agency remains tight‑lipped about further details, including the identity of the driver and whether any charges are likely to be filed. The incident is part of a broader pattern of security concerns at the TTC's facilities. Earlier in the year, Toronto police and transit officials addressed other incidents of vehicle access at storage yards and parking lots, highlighting the need for increased surveillance and stricter security protocols.
North Queen Yard is one of the TTC's key storage sites, where transit buses are parked when not in service. It is a relatively secure premises with restricted access, and the video raises questions about how the bus was able to enter or leave the yard. The TTC said it would review its security procedures and consider additional measures to prevent repeat incidents. The TTC's investigation into the joyride is ongoing.
Security Concerns Prompt Safety Review
While the agency stressed that no charges have been issued at this time, it has warned that trespassing and damage to property could lead to criminal prosecution. The incident has also sparked conversations about the safety and operational risks of unauthorised access to transit vehicles. Residents and commuters in Etobicoke-and across Toronto-have expressed concern. Social media reactions to the video ranged from outrage over the recklessness of the driver to empathy for the TTC's employees, who were not injured.
The TTC has pledged to provide updates as the investigation progresses and to collaborate with law enforcement to ensure accountability.
CP24 
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