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Get around Toronto via by public transit, community transportation, cycling and walking. Find information about Driver’s Licence renewal and accessible parking. Toronto Public Transit. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) offers the following travel discounts and options to seniors: Seniors aged 65+ with valid ID can pay a discounted fare.
I took the TTC (subway, streetcars, buses) for years at all hours of the day. Like with anything, it always feels safer when it's busier than not and while most of the time I was perfectly comfortable there will always be the odd time where you'll benefit from being aware of your surroundings and trusting your gut.
- Is It Okay to Rest My Feet on A Bus Or Subway Seat?
- Can (or Should) I Talk on The Phone on The Subway?
- Can You Eat on The Ttc?
- Can I Put on Makeup Or Do My hair?
- What’s The Etiquette Around Talking to Strangers?
- What’s The Etiquette Around Backpacks?
- Can I Wear Rollerblades on The Ttc?
- What Should I Know About Using Presto?
- Where Are The bathrooms?
- My Train/Bus/Streetcar Is late. What Can I do?
A general rule of thumb to remember when it comes to public transit: This isn’t your home. However, in a Twitter poll, 69.8 per cent of NOW’s followers said no to feet on seats – while 27.1 per cent say if no one’s around, you’ve got a bit of a loophole. When in doubt, just remember: Would you want to stand up and walk off the train with a dirty fo...
Freedom Mobile customers are able to access wireless services underground on the TTC, and there is free WiFi service available at all stations. Is it rude to talk on the phone on the TTC? We asked NOW readers on Twitter: 69.7 per cent of respondents said “Yes – just keep it down,” and 30.3 per cent said “No.” Just keep in mind that everyone around ...
There’s nothing quite like eating a Caesar salad on a hot summer’s day – during rush-hour traffic on the streetcar. Or licking the Cheetos dust off your fingers, one by one, before clasping a subway pole. While countries with clean and orderly public transit systems ban food to minimize trash, Toronto has not banned the practice. There are valid re...
As long as it’s not super messy and there aren’t elbows flying, that’s fine. But never, ever should you trim or file your nails. And if you think the rogue nail clipper is just an urban legend, according to our Twitter poll, 57 per cent of respondents have witnessed someone in the act.
No matter what time of day or how busy, there’s always a Chatty Charlie on board. That said, you have no responsibility to engage with them. Plenty of meet-cutes take place on the subway, but be respectful. You could try to make eye contact or, for example, bond over what the person might be reading. But pay attention to social cues if someone igno...
Unless the streetcar/bus/subway is so empty you can sashay through without coming within two feet of another human, take off your backpack. When seated, keep it planted on your lap. When standing, hold it low by your legs so you’re not taking up body-space by clutching it at chest level. (Only if there are multiple vacant spots available should you...
In-line skates and skateboards are strictly prohibited on TTC property. So you’ll have to tote around a pair of shoes if you want to take your enthusiasm for in-line skating on transit.
In recent months, many riders have found the TTC’s fare-evasion campaign to be hostile – an unpopular move made more controversial by miscommunication over fare policy, a frequently malfunctioning PRESTO system, a fare hike and reports of inspectors violently handling riders. Frustrations came to a head when many began sharing their confusion on so...
There’s nothing worse than waddling off the train and making a beeline for the bathroom only to find that there isn’t one at the station. Or, if there is, the locks don’t work, the floor’s wet and there’s no TP. Such is the TTC bathroom-scape. First, here’s which few stations actually have them. On Line 1: Vaughan, Sheppard West, Wilson, Bloor/Yong...
Download a TTC tracker app so you can monitor just how delayed your ride is knowing how long you have to wait can ease a whole lot of stress. If you don’t have an app, you can text the code posted on your stop’s pole to the TTC text service (898882) to find out how far away your bus or streetcar is. If it’s still a lengthy (or unknown) delay, you c...
Aug 1, 2013 · However, new research shows that women can stay healthy and get stronger and mentally sharp as they get older. Whether you have specific goals to increase your physical stamina and mental clarity or just want to be more active and able to live life with energy and verve, here are some ideas for staying in shape.
- They’re called the golden years for a reason. Getting older has its perks. For one, you’re good at using what you’ve learned. This is called crystalized intelligence, and it keeps getting better, even when you’re 65 or 70.
- Turns out you might not be a grumpy old man (or woman), after all. You’ll probably get more agreeable as you age, at least through your 60s. You’re also likely to be happier and less inclined to get angry.
- You’re more in tune with other people’s emotions in your 40s than at any other time in your life. That insight into how others think and feel can make living with your loved ones easier and help you get along better with your coworkers, too.
- Older women may have sex less often than when they were younger, but apparently they make it count. In a study of women 40 and over, researchers found that sexual satisfaction improved with age.
Seniors Strategies & Plans. Learn what the City is doing for seniors and older adults. There are now more seniors in Toronto than children under the age of 15. Find City of Toronto services and programs for seniors.
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