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The Toronto Transit Commission has ushered in a new era by hiring a seasoned New York City transit leader as its CEO. Promising a world‐class vision to tackle local operational challenges, the appointment leaves observers wondering whether NYC expertise can be seamlessly adapted to Toronto’s unique transit demands.
'My vision for the TTC is to be world class,' Mandeep Lali said
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has introduced Mandeep Lali, a former New York City Transit executive, as its next CEO. Lali served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Subways at New York City Transit (NYCT), a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) division.…
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