Frontline TTC and GO workers to parade down hospital row tonight

TORONTO, ON. April 30, 2020 – Dozens of frontline TTC and GO Transit employees in decorated vehicles will parade down hospital row (University Avenue) tonight in support of healthcare workers across the Greater Toronto Area.

The parade will feature several TTC and GO buses, along with Wheel-Trans vehicles, TTC and GO special constable units and a TTC Command Vehicle.

According to the TTC, this initiative was developed at the grassroots level by employees from the both transit agencies who wanted to express their gratitude to healthcare workers. Employees enlisted their families to create signs and posters for the parade.

TTC/GO parade route for frontline workers

The parade begins around 7:15 p.m. at Queen’s Park Cir. and heads south on University Ave. to Edward St. where it will u-turn and travel north to Gerrard St. Toronto Police Services will be supporting and managing movement.

Among the vehicles participating are 14 TTC and six GO buses, Wheel-Trans vehicles, TTC and GO special constable units and a TTC Command Vehicle.

What: Parade to support healthcare workers
Date: TONIGHT – Thurs., April 30, 2020
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Staging at Queen’s Park Cir. heading south on University Ave. to Edward St.