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Transportation: Public Transportation
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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Subway/Metro
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Don't think that the tram drivers are boring in Toronto. Hahaha, this one made me laugh so much! It's hard to see on the picture, but when I wanted to take a picture of the tram the driver specially posed for me. He stuck his arms and head out of the window, spread his arms, and gave a big smile :-)) Arghhh.... wrong camera with me of course, I couldn't zoom in with my digital! Still had a fun moment there :-)
The public transport system in Toronto includes subway, bus and streetcar routes. Single adult fare is $2.25. Tickets and tokens may be bought in packets of five or more at a discount. Monthly/day passes are also available and can save frequent travelers money.
Note: Exact change or token/ticket is needed for boarding buses and streetcars and some subway stations. Transfers between vehicles (subways included) and lines are available for continuous trips. Ask your driver or the station attendant if unsure. Make sure to obtain a transfer when you pay your fare.
Safety: At night, bus and streetcar drivers will let women disembark at requested en-route locations between stops. Stay behind the yellow line on subway platforms. All subway platforms have Designated Waiting Areas, which are monitored by video-cameras and have alarm buttons and a voice-link to the attendant. Look for the DWA sign.
Taxis :
Taxis are an easy way to get around as well. It's not difficult to find a taxi in the downtown area. Meters start at $2.50, and increase at $0.25 increments. A typical trip in downtown Toronto will cost $7 to $10, depending on traffic, and up to $20 for longer trips in the city. Make sure that the meter rate is set at 1 (one) unless the driver has explained why it isn't, such as a large number of parcels or many passengers. Official rate and fee schedules (including baggage) should be displayed in the cab, along with a taxi driver's license bearing a photo of the driver.
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BillNJ Sat Mar 22, 2008 18:40 UTC
Great page on Toronto! Yes, I agree that the hot dogs there are great (better than New York in my opinion). Best regards from the USA, Bill | Mikebb Sat Feb 10, 2007 23:18 UTC
Simone, Nice pages, will help when we visit late May'07. | Faiza-Ifrah Sat Dec 9, 2006 18:12 UTC
we have started exploring toronto a bit more from summer of 2006. in winters, i decided to explore it through your pages. i started with customs tip and liked 'conversions' table. yes, we get confused too :-) | Ralf43 Wed Oct 25, 2006 19:16 UTC
your tips are really great, i like them. Ralf |
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