I just bought my November metropass and they’ve raised the price by $10. That’s another $120 out of my pocket each year and another reason to just drive everyday. There are a few things that bother me about this:
1. Given global warming and our love for Al Gore, shouldn’t we be making it more convenient and cheaper to take public transit? This means *not* closing subway lines, *not* addressing cost issues with fare increases and maybe even introducing something like an oyster card from the London tube system.
2. Many other cities are able to offer monthly passes in the $30 area, why can’t Toronto structure the TTC’s finances and operations like these cities (I’d link to examples but I’m on the subway right now)? $110 a month is a lot! Even if you factor in the tax deductibility.
A world class city needs world class public transit which includes more subway lines and affordable fares.
Comments?
Don’t get me started on Toronto/Ontario mass transit. Holy crap I could go on for hours. The premier has a transit plan to inject some money into the ttc though. We’ll see what happens.