The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is set to enhance bus service on 14 routes starting Sunday in North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough due to rising commuter demand. Mayor Olivia Chow announced this initiative, highlighting improvements like higher service frequency on weekends and weekdays, particularly on routes along Steeles Avenue W. and Wilson Avenue. These adjustments aim to alleviate bus bunching issues and decrease wait times, benefiting thousands of riders. Additionally, subway services on Line 4 Sheppard will be improved, ensuring better connectivity for over 40,000 daily riders.
"Today's service changes will also help stop buses from bunching, making the trips more reliable," said Chow. "I know that's an issue right here at Steeles and Weston, especially at the 165 Steeles bus, and we're going to fix that."
TTC interim CEO Greg Percy mentioned that changes will mean a 2.5 minute wait time decrease for weekend commuters taking 165 Steeles, as well as a higher frequency of service for commuters across the city especially on weekends, where demand is 'outgrowing capacity.'
Chow told reporters that this year's TTC Budget is funding 'more frequent, reliable, and affordable public transit that connects Torontonians to schools, jobs, and each other.'
The TTC will also increase subway service on Line 4 Sheppard, cutting wait times by up to two minutes and improving connection to Line 1 for over 40,000 daily riders on Line 4."
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