Despite recommendations from the City to stay indoors as coronavirus cases rise, not everyone in Toronto has the privilege of working from home, meaning the TTC is still in full effect.
Public transit across the city is still 100 per cent functional, though the thought of barrelling through a tunnel in a public train (ergo, a germ-covered rocket) doesn't sound like a great idea right now.
I took the subway and bus today. Figured y'all would have to make some adjustments. pic.twitter.com/guXXum6CML
— AMW (@AllMediaWriter) March 17, 2020
According to the TTC, ridership is way down. But for those who must ride the TTC during these COVID-19 times, look on the bright side: at least you'll be guaranteed a jostle-free ride.
Trains are so empty during rush hour. That means Torontonians are listening. #TTC #COVID19 #Covid19Canada #COVID19Toronto 🦠🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/spVhzm4mtN
— Jorge Kaog Wa (@jorgekaogwa) March 17, 2020
Yes, even during rush hour. You win some, you lose some.
Arriving at CORONA STREET. 🦠😱 I am going to die. ⚰️☠️😛 #TTC #Toronto #Canada #COVID19 #COVID19Toronto 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/3LQCQVB8AV
— Jorge Kaog Wa (@jorgekaogwa) March 17, 2020
Of course, riding past Corona Street on the Lawrence Ave. West bus is bound to put some people in their feels.
But on a more serious note, riders weren't happy to discover that fare inspectors were still being deployed across the system to hand out fines this week.
@TTChelps This isn't social distancing.
— Nicholas Fitzpatrick (@N_FitzpatrickTO) March 17, 2020
Do fare inspectors really need to be present on streetcars? Hopefully they aren't approaching people!#TTC #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/0FZR3zcPr6
However it was announced today that fare inspectors will no longer be walking around vehicles with hand-held taps, and will instead be stationed by the card readers.
ttc is fighting to continue fare inspection, fines, & arrests. latest plan includes having inspectors leave a vehicle once more than 50 riders (they'll keep a running count?)
— negro frolics (@DesmondCole) March 17, 2020
meanwhile the provincial court that deals with ttc tickets IS CLOSED #freetheTTC https://t.co/XRyJS83CZ1
They'll also leave the vehicle if there are 50 people on board in order to adhere to the rules of social distancing, as recommended by health officials.
I bet when this Covid wave crests the TTC will announce the Eglinton crosstown is delayed another year
— “𝕋𝕙𝕖” 𝔻𝕠𝕞 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕖 (@dpare) March 17, 2020
That still leaves a slew of concerns surrounding the TTC, including whether or not we'll be able to freeze monthly Presto passes, why TTC workers aren't allowed to wear face masks, and whether this will cause yet another potential delay in the Eglinton LRT. At this point anything is possible.
by Tanya Mok via blogTO
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