The TTC has moved to limit its token sales to five per customer, down from 10 on Friday, as decision day looms on whether to raise fares in the new year.
"The Toronto Transit Commission is experiencing a large demand for tokens," it said Monday in a news release.
On Wednesday, the TTC's staff recommended a 25-cent boost in the cost of cash fares and tokens for adults.
Metropasses would go up $17 per month to $126, and there would be increases for all other categories too. Children and seniors would also see their fares go up. The TTC claims the increases will allow it to maintain service at 2009 levels.
Two days later, the TTC moved to restrict large token purchases to collector booths. People buying them at vending machines would only be able to buy one at a time.
The TTC said the new rules would ensure there would be enough tokens in the system for everyone.
That was followed by Monday's even-tighter restriction.
The TTC board will be considering the recommended fare increase at a Nov. 17 meeting. Any fare increase would kick in on Jan. 3.
