The day the TTC raised their fare to $3 per ride was the day I started driving everywhere in Toronto. It was also the day Green P Parking and I started dating. We're "like this" now, by which I mean super tight!
Green P lots are plentifully located around Toronto. They are well lit, clean and in areas convenient enough that I can usually find one near wherever I'm headed. After 6pm, the rates go down and typically turn into a flat rate until the next morning (usually about $6 -- take heed TTC).
I know a lot of people don't have the option to drive. If I'm going to pay $6 for a roundtrip ride on the TTC where I end up waiting 30 minutes for a streetcar on Queen Street, though, I might as well drive and pay $6 to park my warm car in a Green P lot , and never to have to worry about waiting or being late for an appointment again. Thank you Green P!