TTC, City to recognize Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day in Toronto
Tomorrow, Wed., March 18, the TTC will celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. The day is an opportunity to honour all transit workers -- transit operators, mechanics, those who maintain subway infrastructure, customer service representatives -- who play a critical role in connecting Torontonians to work, school, healthcare, and to each other. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will officially proclaim the day on behalf of the City of Toronto.
“Millions of people in the City of Toronto depend on our hard-working transit operators and workers to get them where they need to go every day,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Thank you to the dedicated staff who keep this city moving – often carrying out their duties under challenging conditions, including inclement weather, heavy traffic, and interactions that require patience, professionalism and compassion. We are grateful for your service.”
“On Transit Worker and Operator Appreciation Day, I hope everyone will join me in thanking the dedicated transit workers who the city relies on every day,” said TTC Chair Jamaal Myers. “TTC employees work tirelessly behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, to ensure that everyone can get to their destination safely and reliably. Thank you for everything that you do.”
“Transit operators and workers are the unsung heroes that keep this city moving,” said TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali. “Our operators, mechanics, staff who work days and overnight to maintain the subway, streetcar, Wheel-Trans and bus infrastructure, all 18,000 employees – they all give 100 per cent every day to ensure that Torontonians can reliably get to their jobs, schools and around the city. While we acknowledge and appreciate our employees every day, I want to say a special thank you on Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day for the excellent work that you do.”
Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day is recognized by transit agencies across North America to celebrate the invaluable contributions of transit professionals. March 18 holds special significance as the day when the first public transit system was launched in France in 1662.
The TTC will be recognizing employees internally and externally through a number of initiatives, including giveaways, employee contests and videos. Customers who wish to participate are encouraged to thank their local TTC employees and submit any compliments or stories on social media or through customer service online at https://www.ttc.ca/customer-service/complaints-compliments-suggestions/Forms/compliment-form, or by phone on 416-393-3030.