TORONTO: A new report indicates a disturbing increase in violent incidents across public transportation systems in Canada’s major cities. The report suggests a rise in crime rates across buses, subways, and trains.
Incidents of assault against both passengers and transit employees have sharply increased over the past few years. This surge has heightened safety concerns among the public in several locations, including Toronto, Canada’s largest city. There is a growing demand for urgent measures to ensure safe travel for the millions who rely on public transit daily.
Experts point to underlying social issues as contributing factors to the rising crime in transit systems. They suggest that the increase in homelessness, mental health challenges, and rising substance abuse may be exacerbating the problem.
City administrations are reportedly considering various countermeasures to ensure safety, including increasing police surveillance, hiring more transit security officers, and providing social support for vulnerable individuals.
