TTC Boosts Service for FIFA World Cup

0:00It's March 31st. This is Canada News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Toronto's TTC is wrapping up big time for the FIFA World Cup matches hitting BMO Field next summer. They're partnering with the city to boost service across streetcars, buses, and subways from early June through late July, 2026. Key moves include new red transit only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst, South of Bloor, plus a fresh transit hub at Fleet and Strachan to handle crowds, heading to the stadium and fan festival at Fort York. Service jumps start with streetcars on the 509 Harborfront and 511 Bathurst lines running every five minutes most days between June 7th and July 24th. The 504 King will match that frequency too, and on match days, they'll all funnel through the new Fleet Hub since exhibition loop shuts down. These will see extra buses on the 29 and 929 Dufferin routes during games and weekends, plus dedicated World Cup shuttles linking hotspots.

1:02Subway lines 1 and 2 get boost on match days to keep everyone moving without the usual crush. They're doubling down on safety with more staff, visitor friendly signs using FIFA pictograms, and beefed up security across the system. Preventative maintenance ramps up beforehand, and TTC teams will embed in city emergency centers ready for any hiccups. Six matches light up Toronto, starting June 12th at 3pm, with Canada possibly facing Bosnia and Herzegovina or Italy running through early. July. With these upgrades locked in, soccer fans can ditch the traffic stress and dive straight into the action.