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Toronto police have confirmed to have towed 29 vehicles and tagged at least 70 vehicles so far during Monday morning rush hour, in compliance with its enforcement blitz aimed at eradicating gridlock in the downtown core. During a news conference on Monday morning, Tory alleged that “I take no particular pleasure in [the number of cars towed]. I was hoping the number might be zero.”
In his remarks, Mr. Tory stated that “I think that’s sending the signal. Break the law, and there will be consequences for that.” He said that “our laws have become a joke and in the process the traffic has become a nightmare.” In response to a query alleging that the policy is anti-business, Mr. Tory said that “for decades we’ve been hearing escalating numbers as to what congestion is costing our economy,” adding that “that inlcudes many businesses losing millions of dollars because their trucks, and the people and goods in those trucks, are stuck in traffic.” Moreover, the mayor confidently stated that drivers were giving him thumbs-up and honks of approval as he traveled across the city on a media tour.
Whereas on the other hand, delivery and taxi companies have come out against the zero-tolerance policy and asked for alternatives. In an emailed statement, The Ontario Trucking Association said that “we think there are potential solutions and will begin working with the mayor’s office on exploring the feasibility of these solutions. In the short-term we are asking the mayor’s office to revisit the immediate implementation of the zero-tolerance policy.”
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