Black, Indigenous people overrepresented in Toronto transit enforcement incidents, report finds
Black and Indigenous people have been grossly overrepresented in Toronto transit enforcement incidents for much of the last decade, a new report finds and when it comes to why, racial bias cannot be ruled out.
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Posted: Apr 14, 2021 2:29 PM ET | Last Updated: April 14
Black and Indigenous riders were more likely than white riders to be formally charged or cautioned by TTC fare inspectors and special constables in enforcement incidents, whether they be on transit routes, locations or stations, the review found.(Evan Mitsui/CBC)
Black and Indigenous people have been grossly overrepresented in Toronto transit enforcement incidents for much of the last decade, a new report finds and when it comes to why, racial bias cannot be ruled out.