Mayor Tory announces increase in TTC Budget: Local 113 President reinforces need to prioritize funding safety

Mayor John Tory announced that the TTC budget will increase by $53 million. Following his press conference, ATU Local 113 shared a statement that reinforced the need to allocate funds towards protecting transit workers.

Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, also spoke to media to advocate for our members and their safety.

News Coverage

Online/Print

Toronto Star: TTC fares, budget to increase as transit focuses on security | The Star

CP24: Toronto to increase TTC fares by 10 cents | CP24.com

Global News: Tory proposes $53M funding increase for TTC, fares to increase by 10 cents – Toronto | Globalnews.ca

CTV News: TTC fares to go up by 10 cents in Toronto | CTV News

CBC News: TTC fares going up 10 cents, more special constables coming in Tory’s budget plan | CBC News

Broadcast/Radio

NewsTalk 1010: TTC fares, budget to increase as transit system focuses on security (iheartradio.ca)