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9/1/2020
To better handle an anticipated ridership bump as schools begin to reopen, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) recalled 150 of 450 train and bus operators who were temporarily laid off in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The TTC’s daily ridership now is 35 percent to 40 percent of pre-pandemic levels and is steadily increasing as the city of Toronto and region enter new phases of recovery, TTC officials said in a press release.
The recalls will help ensure that as schools reopen and more people return to work, the TTC can continue to deliver safe and reliable service in the city, with increased service on its busiest routes, Toronto and commission officials said.
“These have been difficult times for everyone at the TTC as we’ve been forced to respond to the pandemic by making some tough decisions to reduce expenses and revise service delivery,” said TTC Chief Executive Officer Rick Leary. “The good news is that things are turning around and we’re able to start bringing back operators and reinstating some of the service.”
The remaining 300 operators will be recalled when ridership reaches 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Prior to the COVID-19 breakout, weekday ridership averaged about 1.7 million rides.