A viral TikTok showing a little insect, purported to be a bedbug, crawling across the TTC’s iconic red seats has created quite a buzz.
But in speaking with local insect scholars, the Star learned that encounters with pests are both inevitable if you live in a big city and not worth worrying about for most people.
When a report of bed bugs is received, the vehicle is immediately fumigated. Our vehicles are not considered a hospitable environment for bedbugs, but they can be brought on by passengers at any moment, unfortunately. We are in the process of testing new non-fabric seats. ^JS
— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) October 16, 2023
We’re looking for ways to keep our vehicles cleaner and more comfortable. That’s why we’re testing new non-fabric seats on bus 8734. What routes can you find this bus on? Visit our website: https://t.co/Amvu8N1x5A pic.twitter.com/E0ZbsTjYyk
— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) October 6, 2021