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CTV News
22-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
New TTC head says he's focused on problem fare inspectors trying to fix rather than much-mocked new title
New TTC head says he's focused on problem fare inspectors trying to fix rather than much-mocked new title Mandeep Lali has officially taken the helm as head of the TTC, and just weeks into the job, is facing some serious headwinds for the transit system.
CBC
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
New TTC CEO says his top priority is to increase reliability as he takes over transit agency
The new Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) CEO says his first priority after assuming the role earlier this month is to increase reliability for the transit agency. Mandeep Lali called the position a "once in a lifetime opportunity in terms of what's happening here in Toronto," in an interview with CBC Radio's Metro Morning on Tuesday. "If you look at the two brand new lines coming on board, where in the world are you seeing that kind of level of construction and development?" he said, referring to the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT. Both lines are over budget and have been long-delayed. Lali said the TTC is partnering with Metrolinx, which is leading construction, to ensure both lines are safe and reliable. Lali was previously an executive at New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), serving as executive vice-president and chief operating officer of subways for the largest transit agency in North America. Before that, he spent over 13 years at Transport for London. He said issues have built up incrementally at the TTC, such as the backlog for maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. The transit system is facing a roughly $8.2 billion repair backlog. "How do you break those incrementals down? That is my job, that is what I will do," Lali said.
CBC
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Meet the TTC's new CEO 2 minutes ago Duration 10:33
With the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT both over budget and overdue, new TTC CEO Mandeep Lali spoke on Metro Morning about his mission to increase safety and reliability for the transit agency.
Toronto Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
TTC hires New York City transit executive as new CEO
'My vision for the TTC is to be world class,' Mandeep Lali said TTC streetcars at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Old Weston Road. Photo by Peter J. Thompson / Postmedia The TTC has hired a new chief executive who said he hopes to get the city's buses, subways and streetcars moving more efficiently. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account On Thursday, the Toronto Transit Commission Board unanimously voted in favour of the recommendation from its selection committee to hire Mandeep S. Lali as the new CEO. For the last three years, Lali was the New York City Transit Authority's executive vice-president and CEO responsible for its subway system. 'Mr. Lali has over two decades of global experience in transit,' Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said at a press conference in Scarborough. 'He deeply understands public transit in a big, busy city. Mandeep Lali's depth of experience managing the most complex subway system in the world is exactly what we need to get Toronto moving.' Lali replaces former CEO Rick Leary, who announced a year ago that he was leaving the agency after a decade on the job. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lali will officially step into his new role on July 7. 'My vision for the TTC is to be world class,' Lali said. 'World class in safety, reliability, affordability, and accessibility. Those are all basics which are fundamentals to a great transportation system.' Some of the top priorities for Lali include addressing slow zones and bunching of buses. 'Looking ahead, this is a very exciting time here in Toronto,' he said. 'You've got a metamorphosis and transformation happening in respect to the transport sector.' Councillor Dianne Saxe, who sits on the TTC Board, congratulated Lali for his appointment. 'I look forward to working together towards making the TTC the reliable, safe and efficient public transit service Torontonians deserve,' she wrote on social media. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Transit advocacy group TTCriders said they hope Lali can restore trust in the TTC, deliver reliable and accessible service, and build a stronger, more transparent transit system. 'TTCriders looks forward to working with the new CEO to put riders first and grow the TTC into a world-class transit system,' Andrew Pulsifer, Executive Director of TTCriders, said in a statement. 'This is a moment to change course and bring real improvements that transit users across the city are calling for.' Before his time in New York, Lali was employed by Transport for London as its head of power management and signals from 2002 to 2015 and at Otis Elevator from 2015 to 2022. Read More NHL Columnists Columnists Columnists Columnists
CBC
05-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Former New York, London transit exec tapped to lead Toronto Transit Commission
The incoming CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission says he hopes to leverage his experience working for two of the largest transit agencies in the world to make the TTC the most reliable transit system in North America. Mandeep Lali was announced as the TTC's pick to be the new CEO at a news conference in Scarborough Thursday. "My vision for the TTC is to be world class — world class in safety, reliability, affordability and accessibility," Lali said Thursday. "Those are all basics of which are fundamentals of a great transportation system." Lali was previously an executive at New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), serving as executive vice-president and chief operating officer of subways for the largest transit agency in North America. Prior to that, he spent over a 13 years at Transport for London. He'll be taking over the role from Rick Leary, who retired at the end of August last year. Lali was tapped to take the helm of the city's transit commission after an extensive international search that lasted close to nine months, said TTC board chair Jamaal Myers at Thursday's news conference. "When we asked him what his goal for the TTC was, he said, without missing a beat, to make the TTC the most reliable transit system in North America," Myers said. "As a lifelong TTC rider this was music to my ears. It's what every Torontonian wants to hear."
