509 Harbourfront Streetcar

Worst customer service ever. I try to get the 10:31 streetcar at Fleet Street nightly as I work across the street. Many times this streetcar arrives at 10:30 and leaves immediately, doesn’t wait for 10:31, one night a few weeks ago I waited almost half an hour for a streetcar, they are supposed to run about 10 minutes apart. And tonight I got to the stop right at 10:31, the 509 was there already, I pressed the button for driver to open the door but he waited 5 seconds ( when the light changed) and then he left. I’m so disappointed with these drivers, they seem to show no concern for the public well being.

Its alright. This streetcar gets me from point a-​to-​b.
What sucks?
–The lake destroys the surface underneath and causes the tracks to go awry every 6 months. they have to close part of Queen Quay for track repairs and seem to occur between Lower Simcoe and Rees St.
–It wakes me up in the morning!
What’s cool?
The route — flies up/​down into the Ferry Docks bat cave returning to Union Station.
I like it when the TTC drivers feel a bit hurried and reckless and let loose on the throttle down the tunnel. It really feels likes you’re riding the red rocket :)

I quite like this streetcar.
When i am catching a streetcar from Union Stn, there is a sign when you get down to the streetcar loop telling you when the next 509 & 510 streetcars are expected. This is SUPER helpul! So i know whether it makes sense to wait for the 509 (which goes to Bathurst), or to hop on the next 510 (and then walking to Bathurst from Spadina).
Another thing that gives the Harbourfront streetcars an advantage is that they have a dedicated lane! Hurrah! So even when there are jam ups along Queens Quay, the streetcars are moving pretty well. Most enjoyable.
It’s the best way to get along the whole waterfront, right over to Billy Bishop Airport, and then on to the Exhibition grounds.