Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Overall, 1,000 pieces of street furniture will be removed for the purpose of "ensuring a safe G20 experience for everyone" during the summit.

The TTC reported 18 suicide attempts, 77 unauthorized entry into tracks and 14 accidental falls this year on its system.

After several mayoral candidates indicate that, if elected, they would look at privatizing the Toronto Transit Commission to cut costs, a local report examines Sweden’s privatized transit system.

The contract includes mobile data terminals and backup cameras on 110 new paratransit vehicles.

The "Transit City Bus Plan" is a long-term plan, with implementation over the next five years and beyond, adding an additional eight million trips per year.

Commission and Toronto Police Service will discuss safest way to board and exit streetcars, stroller safety, and some of the unsafe behaviors motorists practice, and the impact on passengers.

Contract represents the largest single order ever for light rail vehicles worldwide. Final assembly of the new vehicles will take place at production facilities in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Starting in July, all passes sold by the TTC and its authorized agents will carry a custom-designed hologram that is unique to the TTC.

Thirty-six additional officers will assist with traffic, safety and security.

The firm will provide program management and project management services to the TTC for Toronto’s Transit City Light Rail Plan.