Ontario’s London Transit Commission (LTC) is losing out on millions of dollars since it stopped collecting fares amid COVID-19 safety measures, but the commission says it will continue with its new protocols throughout the month of April. “These aren’t decisions we take lightly,” said Phil Squire, LTC chair and city councillor, “but right now I’m just hearing from so many people who view transit as a lifeline.
It’s a lifeline to do the things that they need to do to have really a safe and meaningful life right now so we’re going to continue doing it.” LTC announced on March 19 that a new policy would come into effect the following day that would see riders get on and off the bus through the rear doors, with an exception made for those with