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As expenses are debated, this was an interesting Q&A:
Overtime costs more than regular pay.
Overtime costs more than regular pay.
Need a TTC guard on streetcar and subway trains, who doesn't have to work the doors if Automatic Train Control, but actually guard the passengers.
We have two TTC employees on the subway trains without ATC. Having one TTC guard would be half the expense.I think everyone knows that Walter.
I can't say I agree with this, that would be hideously expensive and I'm not at all clear that it would produce a material benefit.
We have two TTC employees on the subway trains without ATC. Having one TTC guard would be half the expense.
ATC (Automatic Train Control) drives the train. Not the driver. With ATC, that person can walk inside the train, as a tour guide, first aid, cleaning (they won't like that), and security.Right, but the TTC saved money by eliminating that second employee on Line 1 as part of ATC upgrades; the doors are now operated by the drivers.
So what you're advocating for is hiring additional guards, based on what the TTC spends on Special Constables, you're looking at 100k per train, ++ across all trains, all shifts on Line 1; that's several million dollars per year.
I think the TTC would be better off spending this 'manna from heaven' on service.
I know Jamaal and like him a lot, and he is going to do a great job. I bet he will be the mayor one day.
ATC (Automatic Train Control) drives the train. Not the driver. With ATC, that person can walk inside the train, as a tour guide, first aid, cleaning (they won't like that), and security.
Gord Perks says a few good things, but has generally spent his career against letting more people live in neighbourhoods like Parkdale and High Park, which have been emptying out over the last 50 years.