You may have seen them in the local papers or on posters on the subway – conversation bubbles with quotes reminding customers to use proper etiquette when travelling on public transportation. It’s all part of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new etiquette campaign called “You Said It.”
Similar to the popular “overheard in the…” social media trend, this campaign takes real tweets from TTC customers and publicizes them.
“Using real tweets from TTC customers, the ‘You Said It’ campaign targets such behaviour and unsafe activities as trespassing on subway tracks, not giving up priority seating to those in need, crowding and holding subway doors, wearing backpacks on crowded vehicles, and placing feet and bags on seats,” a media statement said.
The campaign is meant to be a tongue-in-cheek way to educate the public about simple public transportation etiquette and the disruptive behaviour that can sometimes cause delays during morning and evening commutes. Some of these actions carry fines ranging from $235 to $423.
Keep an eye out for these advertisements on TTC vehicles and in the stations!
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