TTC crimes, cops and service cuts

Guest: Lex Harvey, transportation reporter

As TTC ridership is down, violent incidents are up. As the service still recovers from the pandemic, a spate of violent crimes on TTC vehicles and in and around stations is making many riders worry about their safety while riding the transit system. More security is planned to help the problem, along with a fare hike and service cuts in the proposed 2023 budget. Will the TTC get back to the days of its Red Rocket glory?

This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Audio sources: CBC and City of Toronto.