TTC riders don’t feel increased police presence, continue to ride with caution

One day after the police announced they were increasing their presence on Toronto’s transit with 80 officers, many riders on the busiest TTC lines said they hadn’t noticed much of a difference. Damira Pan, a transit user, said she has witnessed violence on transit in the past, and having extra officers at subway stations made her feel safer. Seungbin Yoo, another commuter, said a visible police presence on transit could prevent violence, including potential hate crimes. Jaime Wilson, a transit rider, said having more police in the system doesn’t help address potential underlying causes of violence, including homelessness and mental health issues. There’s been a 20 per cent increase in TTC violence over the past year.