The number of players became such a problem that the city petitioned the game’s developer , Niantic, to reduce the number of stops. The area around the ferry has seen an influx of Pokemon Go players after the mobile game exploded in popularity during its release in June. Over half of the Pokestops at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal are no more, after some personal intervention by Mayor John Tory. William Zhou, who plays occasionally at the ferry terminal, said he understood why Tory wanted the stops reduced, but he still lamented their loss. Tory said he still supports players, and wants to partner with Niantic to do some Toronto-specific events with the game.

Source: thestar August 25, 2016 09:00 UTC