Taking public transit is already stressful enough without the added effort of trying not to think about how dirty it is.
Well, here's that reminder for you: bedbugs are spotted in very public places all the time. In fact, Toronto was recently named the worst city for bedbugs in Canada.
They can basically pop up anywhere, but when it's somewhere public, it can be horrifying.
The latest bedbug locale: Line 1 of the TTC.
A large reddish bug was spotted crawling along the blue fabric seats of the subway on Line 1.
Many pointed out on Twitter than vinyl seats are often used for a reason. They're easy to clean and less likely to hang on to dirt (and bugs).
The TTC customer service Twitter folks responded to questions to let concerned (and horrified) readers know that all the vehicles are cleaned daily. If something is spotted, send in a complaint and they'll give that vehicle a real deep clean.
I prefer a stainless steel bench with crosshatching to prevent sliding that can be thoroughly hosed down. Padding could be rife with BED BUGS,
t's not safe to have plastic seats that are slippery. If the train stops suddenly people will slide right off and get injured. Many subway systems that have the plastic surfaces only have seats that are perpendicular to the direction of travel. one can always make frosted plastic or have micro-bump plastic to increase friction to avoid the sliding effect. Fabric causes more problems than it solves.
Henry Ross
Although it was in the disability seat. I think it was also manspreading. This is one asshole bug!
Looking at the pixels, I can make out what can only be a tiny-ass fedora.
Samuel Rogers
I recognize Bedouin!!
Why did you leave my pocket? Hide and I'll be right there
It's confusing why they don't do it. It's cheaper, more sanitary, easier to maintain, and lasts longer.
Justin Price
no, that's Bedouin, and Arab and he's safe at home once again after a snack of my joo blood
Christopher Hill
It's probably from one of those disgusting homeless fucks that hangout on the ttc constantly. Every major Ontario city needs to just send those cunts to camps, fuck I hate the homeless
