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Highlights from the February 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On February 7, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• Fare Integration – Removal of Double Fares Program: The Province of Ontario’s One Fare Program will launch February 26, 2024, and riders will no longer be required to pay a double fare when transferring between DRT and the TTC when using a valid PRESTO product. The program is funded by the Ministry...

Ontario Launching “One Fare" to Save Transit Riders $1,600

Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge

TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch of “One Fare,” which will save riders an average of $1,600 each year. Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, including GO Transit.

“Our government is on a mission to keep costs down for the hardworking...

Join Durham Region Transit at the Canadian Automotive Museum on Family Day

Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be joining Metrolinx at the Canadian Automotive Museum for Family Day on Monday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum will be hosting activities and featuring over 50 cars, including Lightning McQueen from the Cars movie franchise!

Our friendly DRT staff will be sharing a booth with Metrolinx to answer any questions you may have and provide information to help with your unique transportation needs.

What to expect:

• Explore DRT’s upcoming transit projects.
• Ask...

Durham Region Transit making changes in 2024

In 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) achieved success, navigated challenges and focused on the route ahead. Our record-breaking ridership levels — especially this fall — exceeded pre-pandemic levels. What does this mean?

We’re talking about 1.5 million monthly passengers, three of our PULSE routes accounting for 40 per cent of boardings and On Demand service that has become so popular with employees of a major distribution company in north Whitby that we now need scheduled service on Conlin Road...

January 2, 2024 service updates

Whitby, Ontario – On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will implement the following service adjustments, to ensure service is provided where it’s needed most based-on pressures on the transit network resulting from record level ridership.

When: Changes to DRT service will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Where: The transit network is being adjusted across Durham Region. Service on lower-performing routes is being reallocated to support our busiest corridors. Some route...