Brad Bradford: Toronto transit violence is rising — Mayor Chow can’t pretend otherwise |
Reported assaults on Toronto-area transit have risen by 160 per cent since 2015. Overall, violent incidents are up 127 per cent
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The most basic job of government, at all levels, is to keep citizens safe. That is twice as true when it comes to government-operated transit systems. Unfortunately, the latest national investigation into transit violence paints a troubling picture that reflects what riders in Toronto and across the country experience every single day. According to new data released in a CBC feature story, the number of reported assaults on Toronto-area transit has risen by 160 per cent since 2015. Overall, violent incidents are up 127 per cent.
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These aren’t one-off spikes or isolated events. This is a long-term trend, and it matches what parents, seniors, workers, and students feel when they step onto a bus or train: our transit system is not as safe as it used to be, and it hasn’t recovered from the pandemic years.
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