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TTC report finds a problem with banning e-bikes and scooters

The TTC board asked for a report on the equity impact of a proposed seasonal ban on low-income people and racialized groups.
www.thestar.com

A TTC policy that aligns with the E-bike Policy developed by Metrolinx could improve safety on the system, while also ensuring clarity for gig workers who rely on public transit to earn income. By taking a similar approach as Metrolinx, the TTC could address legitimate safety concerns while preserving the socio-economic benefits that ebikes offer to users and business owners.
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Like yea, just do what MX did.
 
goodcitywhenfinished said:
Are these line 2 trains 100% going to be metal cattle cars again or could we get fully painted bodies like the rest of the civilized world? (And Montreal)
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Apparently the tried painting the H5's but changed their minds
evandyk said:
Of all the things to complain about with respect to the TTC, the colour/finish of the subway trains seems pretty minor?
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As "minor" as it seems go to Japan and each station has it's own door closing chime (that you can stitch together into a song!)

It's very rare in my life a service or company that cares about "minor" things doesn't also do an amazing job at the "core" issues.
 
Or maybe they're playing a sick game of musical chairs with Rick Leary going to Metrolinx, and Verster going to the TTC.

Nothing would surprise me in the mess of a system that we have.

(To be clear i'm joking about the above, Verster would never take a step down to the TTC. Leary on the other hand...)
 
JBR said:
Not your mistake at all. Freeland herself said they will be built in ThunderBay which was odd since the tender is still out. Other bidders could technically sue for unfair tender practices (already decided Alstom without going thru the proper channels).
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TTC CEO Greg Percy says there are 4 bidders for subway cars replacement. But Freeland says cars being built in ThunderBay (Alstom). Hmmmmmm
 
JBR said:
TTC CEO Greg Percy says there are 4 bidders for subway cars replacement. But Freeland says cars being built in ThunderBay (Alstom). Hmmmmmm
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Either a politician is clueless, or the tender will be written in such a way as to give the illusion of a fair competition but will actually exclude all other bidders but Alstom from getting it.

Both seem like reasonable assumptions.
 
What's the chance of one or more of the bidders suing TTC to force a contract with TTC as some kind of compensation? Where TTC might get two suppliers as a result of this predetermined decision?

With politicians saying that Alstom is getting the contract without it being a sole sourced process. I would assume that opens TTC up for some kind of legal action? But then again, it's not TTC saying their getting Alstom.

We've seen a similar situation in Montreal were Alstom sued STM and forced their way to be involved in that order.

Mind you, I'm kinda dreaming, but kinda seriously asking as well.
 
Admiral Beez said:

TTC approves sweeping ban of e-bikes, e-scooters on public transit system

The ban on e-bikes and e-scooters during the winter months is effective immediately.
www.thestar.com
Paywall free: https://archive.is/XdBGx

The claim of undue harm to racialized gig workers was ridiculous. People of all races deserve to be safe. If Uber, Skip, etc. want to use the TTC as part of their business model, well too bad.
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Yes, one would have thought that the safety issue should always have been foremost. If an e-bike is likely to self-ignite (which appears to happen, occasionally) it hardly matters to others in the vicinity or on the train if it belongs to a white millionaire or an immigrant gig worker.
 
Admiral Beez said:

TTC approves sweeping ban of e-bikes, e-scooters on public transit system

The ban on e-bikes and e-scooters during the winter months is effective immediately.
www.thestar.com
Paywall free: https://archive.is/XdBGx

The claim of undue harm to racialized gig workers was ridiculous. People of all races deserve to be safe. If Uber, Skip, etc. want to use the TTC as part of their business model, well too bad.
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As an ebiker. Thats just wrong.

If youre worried about safety then only say higher quality batteries are allowed like MX does.
If you dont want to see ebikes on the transit system straight up. ban ebikes entirely.
Simple as that.
 
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