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Toronto City Council Debates Transit Refund Policy
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Toronto City Council deliberates on full fare refunds for transit riders experiencing delays, sparking debate on accountability, funding, and technical feasibility. The proposal, introduced by Councillor Brad Bradford, aims to hold the TTC responsible for service disruptions, but concerns about external factors causing delays and the cost of implementing a refund system lead to a decision to send the idea to the TTC for further evaluation.
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