TTC boosting streetcar, bus and subway service when World Cup kicks off

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Plan includes creation of new transit hub at Fleet St. and Strachan Ave., transit-only lanes on some major streets

Published May 06, 2026 • 2 minute read

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The TTC said that it’s ready to get fans to World Cup events next month in Toronto.

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The agency said public transit will be the best way to get to and from games at BMO Field and the FIFA Fan Festival Toronto at Fort York, so it will be increasing service on all modes.

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This includes the installation of RapidTO red transit-only lanes on Dufferin and Bathurst Sts., south of Bloor St., and the creation of a new transit hub at Fleet St. and Strachan Ave. that will serve the stadium and FIFA Fan Festival Toronto.

Service on the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst routes will increase to every five minutes in most periods between June 7 and July 24.

Streetcar service increased on King

In addition, service on the 504 King will be increased with streetcars operating every five minutes throughout the day during this period.

On match days, the Fleet Street Transit Hub will be the dedicated streetcar platform for all pickups and drop-offs as the Exhibition Loop and road access to Exhibition grounds will be closed.

As a result, the 509 Harbourfront and 511 Bathurst will terminate at the Fleet Street Transit Hub on match days only. Match days include June 12, June 17, June 20, June 23, June 26 and July 2.

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On match days and weekends, the 29/929 Dufferin bus will have additional service added and the TTC will also be introducing dedicated World Cup shuttles on match days, operating between key locations.

Subway service increased on match days

The TTC will also increase service on lines 1 and 2 on match days to ensure that everyone can connect to bus and streetcar routes that will get them to and from BMO Field.

Signage across the system will also be enhanced with additional staff and customer service agents in key locations with signage geared toward international visitors with FIFA-style pictograms.

Customers can also expect to see an enhanced security presence on the TTC.

The TTC will continue to provide more information and updates on service plans and readiness efforts at www.ttc.ca/kickoff in the coming weeks.

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