Idling Buses!

In Toronto we have an anti-idling law that is meant to deter drivers from unecessarily idling. If caught idling for more than a few minutes then you can get a ticket for $125.00.

Apparently the TTC is exempt for this law. Dozens upon dozens of buses idle at a time for hours on end(sometimes for hours) in the bus stations because apparently the TTC antifreeze sytem that is supposed to prevent this does not work properly when the temperature drops to -8. Seriously?

This is hugely contributing to the air pollution problem and I'm sure it's not pleasant for the people that live around those areas!

The TTC should be held accountable for this and all they can do is apologize for the inconvenience it is causing. We non-TTC folk get taxed to the max on things and don't receive special treatment and here the buses are receiving an exemption from this law? It's ridiculous. Essentially because I have a car I am penalized for this privledge. I would think that the "environmentally" responsible way of travelling would be more effective.

Even buses that are speeding don't get ticketed as often as the regular driver. I guess being owned by the city has its special priviledges, being that you're exempt from any responsibility. I think it's time that they are treated like everyone else. Especially since it is our taxes that pay for these services!