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Durham Region Transit information booths at local fairs

As local fair season approaches, we are excited to share that DRT will be attending! Join us throughout September at the Orono, Uxbridge, Sunderland, and Beaverton Fairs, as well as Pickering Transportation Day.

 Swing by our DRT booth to learn more about: 

• Bus routes
• Schedules and fare options
• Accessible services
• Student discounts
• Various pass options

 Our friendly staff will be on site to answer any questions you may have, and provide information to help with your unique transportation needs.

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Meet DRT at your post-secondary school’s orientation day

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity for students to connect with Durham Region Transit (DRT) this September! DRT will be visiting Durham College and Trent University in late August and throughout the month of September.

Our DRT Ambassadors will be on site to help students learn how to navigate to their campus and Durham Region, whether commuting to school, work, exploring local attractions, or simply enjoying a leisurely trip. At each orientation, students will have the...

Toronto Transit Commission supports DRT’s September service update following fire

Whitby, Ontario –Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) buses are temporarily joining the Durham Region Transit (DRT) fleet.

The TTC has generously supported the DRT’s efforts to implement its September service updates following a fire at the Oshawa bus depot by loaning DRT 10 buses. The buses remain branded as TTC buses, but may include decals or other temporary markings to identify them as DRT buses. All route numbers remain unchanged and will be displayed on bus destination signs.

The TTC buses will...

DRT to resume regular scheduled service on Saturday, August 26

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will resume regular scheduled service on Saturday, August 26 following a fire at the Oshawa bus depot. Inspections have been completed, concluding that the facility is safe for staff to proceed with regular operations.

DRT will operate the service that was announced in June until Tuesday, September 5. After Tuesday, September 5, previously planned service updates will take effect.

To access the current schedule, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/OurServices....

August 22 service update following fire at 710 Raleigh Avenue

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) customers are reminded that service changes implemented on Wednesday, August 16 will remain in place, following a fire at the Oshawa bus depot.

Progress is being made daily with the facility clean-up and restoration of services to ensure the safe reopening of the 710 Raleigh location and return to regular service.

The next service update is planned for Thursday, August 24.

When: DRT Service changes implemented on Wednesday, August 16 remain in place...