Is it sane to take public transit and arrive at Pearson Airport 6 hours in advance? [closed]

For their flight to Chicago (then Maui) at 8 AM, my grandparents must travel to Pearson Airport (YYZ) from their home near North York Centre TTC Station on their own. Their plan beneath feels overkill, as they'd arrive between 2-3 AM that feels excessive! I'd appreciate feedback please.

Their luggage is light. So they'd leave at midnight, then take the subway to either:

1.1. Sheppard, and take 34 GO Transit's 34 bus to YYZ.

1.2. or Lawrence, and take TTC's 52 Lawrence West to YYZ.

They eschew:

Beck taxi, because their drivers appear too hazardous. A Beck driver allegedly drove away with a customer's luggage in the trunk. This Reddit thread dated 2018 alleges:

Just don't call Beck Taxi. Worst drivers ever.

They crash their cars constantly.

Uber, because '[s]cheduling a ride in advance doesn't guarantee you'll be connected with a driver'. Also, its corporate culture is unethical and their drivers appear too hazardous. Nicholas Cameron was killed when his Uber driver stopped on the Gardiner Expressway's shoulder to pick up his phone. A Uber driver hit and run.
renting a car near their home and driving themselves to the airport, as airport rentals cost $150 CAD more.

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How many hours before flight to be at Pearson Airport?

For domestic departures, we recommend 90 minutes prior to departure and for international departing passengers, we recommend three hours prior to departure.

How early to arrive at yyz?

For departing domestic passengers, we ask that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance of your flight. For departing international passengers, please arrive at least 3 hours in advance.

Can you leave Pearson Airport during a layover?

Toronto Airport offers luggage/baggage deposit in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. During one of our layovers in Toronto we used the deposit service in Terminal 1, Level 1, Arrivals. We paid $6 CAD per item to leave our luggage for 6 hours \u2013 prices rise to $12.50 CAD per item for up to 24 hours, and $22.50 CAD for up to 48.

Can non travelers enter Pearson Airport?

Meeters-and-greeters are not allowed inside, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Only airport workers and passengers with a same-day ticket are allowed inside the airport. That's why we ask meeters-and-greeters to stay outside in the garage or on the curb to say their hellos and goodbyes.

What To Expect On Arrival At Pearson International Airport, Toronto

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