Feeling unsafe on the TTC? Here's how riders are protecting themselves
The Toronto Transit Commission has seen a slew of violent incidents in recent months, leaving many passengers with their guard up every time they step foot on a city bus, subway or train. Here's how some are keeping themselves safe aboard the TTC.
The TTC has been the scene of violent incidents the past few months
The Toronto Transit Commission has seen a slew of violent incidents in recent months, leaving many passengers with their guard up when they walk into a station or set foot on a city bus, subway train or streetcar.
The TTC says it moves hundreds of millions of riders every year without incident, and has its own list of safety tips for passengers. But seemingly random attacks, including stabbings, assaults and harassment have passengers taking their own measures to be ready for every scenario.
Here's what riders are doing to keep themselves safe while on transit.