This Holiday season will be different for all of us this year. If you are travelling on the TTC or taking GO Transit over the Holidays, here are some changes you need to know.
The TTC will not be offering free rides to Torontonians this New Year’s Eve in an attempt to help keep Covid numbers down in the GTA and mitigate the chances of large gatherings this Holiday Season. In years past, the TTC has partnered with Corby Spirit and Wine to provide free streetcar, bus, and subway service between 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 7 a.m. on Jan. 1.
This Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, you can expect the TTC’s Sunday service if you’re using transit to get around the city. Subway service will start around 8 a.m. and will run every 4-5 minutes. You can access full holiday service details on the TTC website.
On New Year’s Eve the TTC will be operating their regular service hours for those who need to take public transit for essential reasons. Exact times vary by station, but generally, the subway operates from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and approximately 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays.
GO Transit will not be running extra late-night service on New Year’s Eve; instead, they will be running regular weekday service. View the full schedule on the GoTrain website.
They will also not be offering free travel on their trains or buses this New Year’s Eve to support public health recommendations to avoid non-essential travel.
The #TTC won’t offer free New Year’s Eve service. In discussion with our great sponsors, @CorbySW, and given current restrictions, partying is not an appropriate thing to encourage.
We hope everyone safely celebrates the end of 2020 by NOT gathering! Regular service will run. pic.twitter.com/2VFJA8x0MT— TTCStuart 🚈🗣️ (@TTCStuart) December 9, 2020
TTC Holiday Schedule
This year during the holidays, the TTC will run as usual, except for December 25 and January 1, when they will run on a Sunday schedule, and December 26, when they’ll run on a holiday schedule.
- Christmas Day December 25, 2020 – Sunday service
- Boxing Day December 26, 2020 – Holiday service
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2021 – Sunday service
Sunday Schedule means service on these days will run according to the Saturday or Sunday schedule specified in the schedule for each route. Subway service will start at 8 a.m. and will run approximately every 4-5 minutes.
View the TTC Holiday Service from December 25, 2020 to January 1, 2021
GO Transit Holiday Schedule
This year, GO Transit will run on their regular weekday and weekend schedules except on December 25 and January 1, when they will run on a Sunday schedule, and on December 28, they’ll run on a Saturday schedule.
- Christmas Day December 25, 2020 – Sunday scheduleBoxing Day December 26, 2020 – Saturday schedule
- Boxing Day (observed) December 28, 2020 – Saturday schedule
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2021 – Sunday schedule
Please note that some GO Transit routes do not offer weekend service—you should check your specific schedule for information about weekend service.
View the GoTransit Holiday & Special Events schedule.
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This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While the information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.
This Holiday season will be different for all of us this year. If you are travelling on the TTC or taking GO Transit over the Holidays, here are some changes you need to know.
The TTC will not be offering free rides to Torontonians this New Year’s Eve in an attempt to help keep Covid numbers down in the GTA and mitigate the chances of large gatherings this Holiday Season. In years past, the TTC has partnered with Corby Spirit and Wine to provide free streetcar, bus, and subway service between 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 7 a.m. on Jan. 1.
This Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, you can expect the TTC’s Sunday service if you’re using transit to get around the city. Subway service will start around 8 a.m. and will run every 4-5 minutes. You can access full holiday service details on the TTC website.
On New Year’s Eve the TTC will be operating their regular service hours for those who need to take public transit for essential reasons. Exact times vary by station, but generally, the subway operates from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and approximately 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sundays.
GO Transit will not be running extra late-night service on New Year’s Eve; instead, they will be running regular weekday service. View the full schedule on the GoTrain website.
They will also not be offering free travel on their trains or buses this New Year’s Eve to support public health recommendations to avoid non-essential travel.
The #TTC won’t offer free New Year’s Eve service. In discussion with our great sponsors, @CorbySW, and given current restrictions, partying is not an appropriate thing to encourage.
We hope everyone safely celebrates the end of 2020 by NOT gathering! Regular service will run. pic.twitter.com/2VFJA8x0MT— TTCStuart 🚈🗣️ (@TTCStuart) December 9, 2020
TTC Holiday Schedule
This year during the holidays, the TTC will run as usual, except for December 25 and January 1, when they will run on a Sunday schedule, and December 26, when they’ll run on a holiday schedule.
- Christmas Day December 25, 2020 – Sunday service
- Boxing Day December 26, 2020 – Holiday service
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2021 – Sunday service
Sunday Schedule means service on these days will run according to the Saturday or Sunday schedule specified in the schedule for each route. Subway service will start at 8 a.m. and will run approximately every 4-5 minutes.
View the TTC Holiday Service from December 25, 2020 to January 1, 2021
GO Transit Holiday Schedule
This year, GO Transit will run on their regular weekday and weekend schedules except on December 25 and January 1, when they will run on a Sunday schedule, and on December 28, they’ll run on a Saturday schedule.
- Christmas Day December 25, 2020 – Sunday scheduleBoxing Day December 26, 2020 – Saturday schedule
- Boxing Day (observed) December 28, 2020 – Saturday schedule
- New Year’s Day January 1, 2021 – Sunday schedule
Please note that some GO Transit routes do not offer weekend service—you should check your specific schedule for information about weekend service.
View the GoTransit Holiday & Special Events schedule.
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This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While the information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.
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This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While the information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.
