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It says the approach is part of a crackdown to protect some of the $140 million lost to fare evasion every year.  

The agency says fines range from $235 to $425 depending on the nature of the evasion, but that money goes to the courts and not to the TTC.

TTC CEO Greg Percy says in a statement that while the agency receives "considerable" operating funds from the city, it relies heavily on fares for its operations.

The agency says all plainclothes inspectors will carry ID and will be equipped with body-worn cameras.

It says inspectors, whether in plain clothes or in uniform, will "use discretion" to ensure tickets are predominantly issued in cases of "wilful" evasion. 

This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Dec. 4, 2024.