The transit agency says it expects to see a slight increase in ridership in the coming weeks and is ramping up services to meet demand.
The TTC says ridership has been in the 55 to 60 percent range all summer, but current models predict a further 10 to 15 percent jump in the coming weeks and months, barring any pandemic restrictions.
“As students return to school and more people return to office work after Labor Day, we know ridership will increase as it typically does in September,” TTC CEO Rick Leary said in an Aug. 30 news release. “This year is different from previous years for obvious reasons. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to me that the TTC is fully prepared to welcome everyone back to a safe and clean system with services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The TTC previously said ridership was down to 37 percent of the pre-pandemic norm during the initial Omicron wave in January, but has been steadily increasing since then.
In preparation for increased demand this fall, the TTC says it has focused on increasing service on many routes, hiring more front-line employees, boosting cleanliness and renewing its focus on safety, including adding more Special Constables.
Service changes effective from Sunday 4 September include:
Restoration of three-minute train service on Lines 1 and 2 Increased service on 29 bus routes and two tram routes Restoration of seasonal post-secondary services across the network On all operations, in addition, unscheduled vehicles will be available to fill gaps created by unscheduled delays or outages
The TTC says it plans to provide details on more changes and improvements to its operations in late fall.
“This includes deploying the Automated Train Control signaling system across Line 1, expanding the Wi-Fi pilot program on buses, and introducing a modernized fare inspection and revenue protection model,” the TTC wrote.
Last week, the TTC said it would begin cracking down on fare evasion this fall after a pause due to the pandemic.
TTC spokesman Stuart Green said evasion accounts for 3% of all streetcar riders and 5% among streetcar riders specifically.
Those caught towing without paying will face a $425 fine.
title: “Ttc Service Increase Starting Sunday Klmat”
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date: “2022-12-18”
author: “Shirley Anderson”
The transit agency says it expects to see a slight increase in ridership in the coming weeks and is ramping up services to meet demand.
The TTC says ridership has been in the 55 to 60 percent range all summer, but current models predict a further 10 to 15 percent jump in the coming weeks and months, barring any pandemic restrictions.
“As students return to school and more people return to office work after Labor Day, we know ridership will increase as it typically does in September,” TTC CEO Rick Leary said in an Aug. 30 news release. “This year is different from previous years for obvious reasons. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to me that the TTC is fully prepared to welcome everyone back to a safe and clean system with services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The TTC previously said ridership was down to 37 percent of the pre-pandemic norm during the initial Omicron wave in January, but has been steadily increasing since then.
In preparation for increased demand this fall, the TTC says it has focused on increasing service on many routes, hiring more front-line employees, boosting cleanliness and renewing its focus on safety, including adding more Special Constables.
Service changes effective from Sunday 4 September include:
Restoration of three-minute train service on Lines 1 and 2 Increased service on 29 bus routes and two tram routes Restoration of seasonal post-secondary services across the network On all operations, in addition, unscheduled vehicles will be available to fill gaps created by unscheduled delays or outages
The TTC says it plans to provide details on more changes and improvements to its operations in late fall.
“This includes deploying the Automated Train Control signaling system across Line 1, expanding the Wi-Fi pilot program on buses, and introducing a modernized fare inspection and revenue protection model,” the TTC wrote.
Last week, the TTC said it would begin cracking down on fare evasion this fall after a pause due to the pandemic.
TTC spokesman Stuart Green said evasion accounts for 3% of all streetcar riders and 5% among streetcar riders specifically.
Those caught towing without paying will face a $425 fine.
title: “Ttc Service Increase Starting Sunday Klmat”
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date: “2022-10-23”
author: “Olga Turner”
The transit agency says it expects to see a slight increase in ridership in the coming weeks and is ramping up services to meet demand.
The TTC says ridership has been in the 55 to 60 percent range all summer, but current models predict a further 10 to 15 percent jump in the coming weeks and months, barring any pandemic restrictions.
“As students return to school and more people return to office work after Labor Day, we know ridership will increase as it typically does in September,” TTC CEO Rick Leary said in an Aug. 30 news release. “This year is different from previous years for obvious reasons. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to me that the TTC is fully prepared to welcome everyone back to a safe and clean system with services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The TTC previously said ridership was down to 37 percent of the pre-pandemic norm during the initial Omicron wave in January, but has been steadily increasing since then.
In preparation for increased demand this fall, the TTC says it has focused on increasing service on many routes, hiring more front-line employees, boosting cleanliness and renewing its focus on safety, including adding more Special Constables.
Service changes effective from Sunday 4 September include:
Restoration of three-minute train service on Lines 1 and 2 Increased service on 29 bus routes and two tram routes Restoration of seasonal post-secondary services across the network On all operations, in addition, unscheduled vehicles will be available to fill gaps created by unscheduled delays or outages
The TTC says it plans to provide details on more changes and improvements to its operations in late fall.
“This includes deploying the Automated Train Control signaling system across Line 1, expanding the Wi-Fi pilot program on buses, and introducing a modernized fare inspection and revenue protection model,” the TTC wrote.
Last week, the TTC said it would begin cracking down on fare evasion this fall after a pause due to the pandemic.
TTC spokesman Stuart Green said evasion accounts for 3% of all streetcar riders and 5% among streetcar riders specifically.
Those caught towing without paying will face a $425 fine.
title: “Ttc Service Increase Starting Sunday Klmat”
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date: “2022-11-16”
author: “Jennifer Ponzi”
The transit agency says it expects to see a slight increase in ridership in the coming weeks and is ramping up services to meet demand.
The TTC says ridership has been in the 55 to 60 percent range all summer, but current models predict a further 10 to 15 percent jump in the coming weeks and months, barring any pandemic restrictions.
“As students return to school and more people return to office work after Labor Day, we know ridership will increase as it typically does in September,” TTC CEO Rick Leary said in an Aug. 30 news release. “This year is different from previous years for obvious reasons. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important to me that the TTC is fully prepared to welcome everyone back to a safe and clean system with services that meet the needs of our customers.”
The TTC previously said ridership was down to 37 percent of the pre-pandemic norm during the initial Omicron wave in January, but has been steadily increasing since then.
In preparation for increased demand this fall, the TTC says it has focused on increasing service on many routes, hiring more front-line employees, boosting cleanliness and renewing its focus on safety, including adding more Special Constables.
Service changes effective from Sunday 4 September include:
Restoration of three-minute train service on Lines 1 and 2 Increased service on 29 bus routes and two tram routes Restoration of seasonal post-secondary services across the network On all operations, in addition, unscheduled vehicles will be available to fill gaps created by unscheduled delays or outages
The TTC says it plans to provide details on more changes and improvements to its operations in late fall.
“This includes deploying the Automated Train Control signaling system across Line 1, expanding the Wi-Fi pilot program on buses, and introducing a modernized fare inspection and revenue protection model,” the TTC wrote.
Last week, the TTC said it would begin cracking down on fare evasion this fall after a pause due to the pandemic.
TTC spokesman Stuart Green said evasion accounts for 3% of all streetcar riders and 5% among streetcar riders specifically.
Those caught towing without paying will face a $425 fine.
