About this episode
Torontos TTC faces a challenging future with lower ridership, weaker revenue, and soaring costs. Despite ridership at 82% of pre-pandemic levels and fare income at 92%, operating expenses have surged to 137%. The TTCs ridership growth plan for 2026-2028 aims to boost passengers but warns of a potential $500 million shortfall by 2027. Board members debate funding priorities, emphasizing the need for speed, reliability, and government support. Staff propose solutions like transit signal priority, fare capping, improved station signs, and long-term streetcar goals. However, routes like Jane Street struggle with slower bus services, requiring additional vehicles at a cost of nearly $2 million per year.
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