New TTC Head Says He’s Focused on Problem Fare Inspectors Trying to Fix Rather than Much-Mocked New Title

New TTC head says he’s focused on problem fare inspectors trying to fix rather than much-mocked new title

The new head of the TTC says he’s more concerned with fixing the problems of the transit agency than he is with a new title for fare inspectors that has drawn mockery.

TTC's new 'POO' title for fare inspectors draws online mockery

Under the new title, Provincial Offences Officers will continue checking for proof of payment and can issue fines ranging from $235 to $425.

‘No laughing matter’: TTC’s fiery response to online posts poking fun at acronym for Provincial Offences Officers

Social media denizens are begging the TTC to rework the “POO” acronym. But the commission says the matter’s out of its hands.

‘POO, really?’ TTC fare inspectors are now called Provincial Offences Officers, but Torontonians are laughing at the acronym - NOW Toronto

TTC fare inspectors will now officially be called Provincial Offences Officers in an effort to increase fare compliance.