Toronto’s newest transit line will be free on Sunday when it opens to the public for the first time.

The Finch West LRT , which will begin running before 8 a.m. Sunday, won’t charge riders to use it on opening day, with activities planned to celebrate its launch.

It is the first major transit opening in the city since the Spadina subway extension at the end of 2017.

“I just want to let everyone know when we have the grand opening on Sunday, you can ride for free, which is great,” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow confirmed on Friday.

“So come and check it out!”

Politicians and senior transit officials gathered at the station on Friday morning to ride the train for the first time and unveil an opening plaque.

Chow was joined by Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria

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