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Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Toronto@lemmy.ca ·
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Toronto is considering raising parking fees and lowering transit fares during concerts and sports games to encourage people to take public transit rather than their car

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Toronto is considering raising parking fees and lowering transit fares during concerts and sports games to encourage people to take public transit rather than their car

www.blogto.com

Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Toronto@lemmy.ca ·
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TTC considering lowering fares during certain times
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The TTC hasn't touched the standard cost to ride a subway, streetcar or bus in Toronto since its last fare increase in 2023, but riders could actuall…
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  • dermanus@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    100% they should do this. If you’re buying GO fares for more than 2 people it’s often cheaper to buy parking.

    And all the major stadiums are steps from Union station.

  • observantTrapezium@lemmy.ca
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    How about raising parking fees and lowering transit fares in general, not just during certain times?

    • chuckleslord@lemmy.world
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      Or removing free street parking and making all transit free?

  • miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    Buy a ticket to an event, free transit across all GO, Metrolinx, TTC, Presto, UP express…

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    As a Dutch citizen I’m jealous.

    • iegod@lemmy.zip
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      The Netherlands has a far more advanced and accessible network of public transit than anything the TTC has on offer. You’ve zero reason to be jealous.

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      Can you explain why, I’m living in the Netherlands and the transit here is amazing?

      • monogram@feddit.nl
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        Price it’s so expensive

  • Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    Hey I’ve done this exact move in my citi skylines game

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