On Friday, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced that effective Sunday, July 20, its fare inspectors would be officially designated as Provincial Offences Officers, a title meant to reflect their evolving responsibilities in fare compliance, education, and customer service. According to the agency, the rebranding aligns with the recommendations from the 2019 Toronto Auditor General's report, which called for enhanced inspection presence. And while the intent behind the rebrand may have been serious, the acronym quickly became an internet punchline. Another user simply wrote, "[leaning right into the mic] fare inspectors are POOs now." The rebranding is one of many steps the TTC has taken recently to recoup lost revenue.