Two men have been jailed for separate assaults on TTC workers.

On April 17, a TTC route supervisor was on duty at Bathurst St. and Lakeshore Blvd. W. when she was approached by a man who spat on her. Police were called and the man was arrested.

Ian Merkley, 59, was sentenced to six days in jail on top of nine days already served. Merkley has been charged 18 times previously for violating TTC laws. He also received 18 months probation that includes a total ban from all TTC vehicles and premises.

On the same day, a TTC streetcar driver was also spat upon by a man.

Arthur Ballard, 36, was sentenced to 19 days in jail. Ballard has four previous convictions for fare evasion.