I'm not a huge fan of Wynne or the Ontario Liberal's in their current form, but this was the right decision, regardless of the actual motivations.  Had tolls been set in place, this would have acted as a regressive tax, hurting some of the poorest in the region, many of whom have no adequate transit alternative to driving.  If it takes 3 plus hours out of your day to commute by transit, this can hardly be regarded as an alternative to driving.  Most people simply cannot justify sacrificing that much time away from their loved ones over and above work hours to choose transit over a car.  To expect them to do so because of a $2 toll is irrational and ultimately, detrimental to society.