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TTC Considers Fare Cap to Boost Ridership and Affordability

8/30/2025

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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is exploring a fare capping system to replace monthly passes, offering free rides after a specified number of trips.
Proposed fare cap options include 47 rides (resulting in a $10 million revenue loss), 44 rides ($19 million loss), and 40 rides ($35 million loss), potentially increasing ridership by 17 million trips annually.
Transit advocacy groups support the initiative for its affordability, particularly for low-income users. The TTC's Strategic Planning Committee will review the proposal on September 4.

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Story summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is exploring a fare capping system to replace monthly passes, offering free rides after a specified number of trips.
Proposed fare cap options include 47 rides (resulting in a $10 million revenue loss), 44 rides ($19 million loss), and 40 rides ($35 million loss), potentially increasing ridership by 17 million trips annually.
Transit advocacy groups support the initiative for its affordability, particularly for low-income users. The TTC's Strategic Planning Committee will review the proposal on September 4.