What to know about the TTC phasing out ‘legacy fares'
Sunday marks the final day that Toronto commuters can use TTC tickets, tokens and day passes. As CBC's Talia Ricci reports, the shift is part of the TTC's ongoing fare modernization, but for some riders, these analog items are more than just payment methods — they're pieces of the city's history.
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