Voltz
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An out of context and incomplete phone video that goes viral and causes outrage.
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TTC: Other Items (catch all)
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Monarch Butterfly
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Plus the CCTV from the vehicle's cameras (plural).
yrt+viva=1system
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This evening a person was smoking meth openly in my train car. All the way from Finch to Bloor without anyone triggering the alarm. I’m starting to think that we are on the cusp of much more problematic issues that will be arising soon.
Northern Light
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Non-snark question; if that greatly concerns you, and I understand why it would, why did you not press the alarm?
yrt+viva=1system
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I’m just pointing out the brazeness that people are becoming. I did not feel unsafe at any point of my time aboard.
I’ll be honest, the selfish answer is that I was running late for an appointment already.
Would you press the alarm?
Natika33
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If you witness something similar again, you might want to consider texting the "TTC incident report" line at 647-496-1940
Northern Light
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The honest answer; maybe.
If it was before 10'ish at night; making that exact trip; I think I would probably phone TTC; just before Rosedale, tell them what car I was on, direction, location, and ask for Special constables to meet the train at Bloor. Then, I'd exit at Bloor and go about my business.
Somewhat selfish, I admit, but it would satisfy my desire not to be held up, and making sure someone did something.
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I recall seeing something similar a few months back, except the person(s) in question were at Wellesley, on the platform and I was on a NB train and could see them through the window.
I chose not to press the alarm at that moment, instead, when exiting at Bloor, I found a TTC supervisor and told them what I saw and they immediate radio'd for the constables, thanked me, and I went down to Line 2 to continue my trip.
drum118
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People have become wimps to the point they close their eyes to things going on around them that is wrong or illegally as they don't want to get involved in it or do something about it. Yet, these folks will be first ones rising hell over x in a public form or the news media.
I have stepped in a number of times on things to the point I have been a witness against the person that has been charge over the matter. Been on buses/subway where the driver stop it and wouldn't move until the person got off the bus. They have contacted control as well over it. That person either has gotten off themselves or has been removed by staff or enforcers
As long people refused to get involved, the offenders will keep on doing it and taken more advantage doing so. Yes, you need to watchout for yourself and others when doing something as they end up causing a greater risk to every one and why you need to inform someone or call 911
TTC keeps saying "See something, report it". So unless you report it or hitting that stripe, not helping the safety of riders on the system.
I have stepped in a number of times on things to the point I have been a witness against the person that has been charge over the matter. Been on buses/subway where the driver stop it and wouldn't move until the person got off the bus. They have contacted control as well over it. That person either has gotten off themselves or has been removed by staff or enforcers
As long people refused to get involved, the offenders will keep on doing it and taken more advantage doing so. Yes, you need to watchout for yourself and others when doing something as they end up causing a greater risk to every one and why you need to inform someone or call 911
TTC keeps saying "See something, report it". So unless you report it or hitting that stripe, not helping the safety of riders on the system.
Monarch Butterfly
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If the call is timestamped, then they can match it up with the CCTV on the train car.
Jonny5
Senior Member
Or they've stopped being wimps who waste everyone's time having a meltdown over it.
AlvinofDiaspar
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My experience with it is - the moment you press the alarm you became the a**hole, not whomever is violating the bylaws. What it shows is - it really shouldn't be on the onus of riders because the resistance to acting is quite high (definitely not for the thin-skinned). Also the old adage - it is no one's responsibility when it is everyone's responsibility.
AoD
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The 'problem' is really that something worth (or demanding) an alarm being pushed is different for different people. Some will push it for an event that only they are bothered by, some will never push it.
AlvinofDiaspar
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Monarch Butterfly
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It would be better having a TTC guard or security on each rapid transit train, who will look after the misbehaviour of patrons. While a parent may look after the behaviour of their little "brats", the grown-up "brats" need someone of authority looking after them.
gabe
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i have never seen anyone smoke meth on the subway or even in public up until about a year or so ago. ( I'm sure it happened but i never saw it) This past year I've seen people smoke meth on the subway, platform, bus shelter, parks, street corners. It's everywhere. Just a few weeks ago, this couple camped out in the bus shelter, lit up a meth pipe while a crowd of people were waiting for the bus.