This weekend’s TTC chaos after the Blue Jays game was not just an inconvenience, it was a failure of planning and coordination that left thousands of Torontonians stranded late at night, waiting in overcrowded stations. For a city that prides itself on being world-class, what we saw on Saturday was anything but.
A Better City Toronto joins councillors from across the city in calling this what it is: unacceptable. Transit should be a reliable backbone of our city, not a gamble that collapses when a major event ends. Toronto plays host to many large-scale gatherings, from concerts to playoffs, but the job only gets done when we all play our roles., For the TTC, this means being prepared with the staff, service levels, and communication plans to handle it. On Saturday, that preparedness was nowhere to be found.
We are watching closely to see what comes out of the TTC meeting today. Riders deserve accountability and a clear plan to ensure this never happens again, not excuses or deflection. The TTC leadership must explain how this breakdown occurred, what safeguards failed, and what concrete steps are being taken to restore public trust.
Toronto’s economy, safety, and reputation depend on a transit system that functions, not just during rush hour, but every time the city comes alive.
A Better City Toronto will continue to push for a transit system worthy of the city it serves.
