Toronto Transit Line Finally Opens, and Riders Have Opinions
Years behind schedule, the first rides drew crowds, cheers and a few broken escalators.
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A long-delayed light rail line opened to the public this morning. Commuters filled Instagram and Threads with first-ride photos, while Reddit's local community tracked minor glitches and celebrated shorter commutes. Officials say service will ramp up over the coming weeks.
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Commuter videos of delays spread on TikTok; local accounts posted updates on X; neighborhood Facebook groups organized complaints; Reddit's city forum became the live tracker.
Service changes are still being announced; check the transit agency for current status.
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