Violent TTC incidents leave riders questioning safety of transit system

Guest: Lex Harvey, transportation reporter

There have been 10 high-profile, violent incidents reported on TTC vehicles and property in just over a week. With so many seemingly random attacks, passengers are on alert as authorities look for answers and ways to make the transit service safer. This comes after another wave of incidents last year, as ridership remains down after the pandemic and the TTC considers service cuts and a fare hike. With the transit system, Toronto police and Mayor John Tory weighing in, there are short-term solutions and long-term ideas to stop the disturbing trend.

This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Audio sources: CBC, Citytv and CTV News