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More options for contactless payment now available on Durham Region Transit

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) now accepts more options for contactless payment.

Customers can pay fare by tapping a PRESTO card or credit card, including credit cards linked to smartphones and smartwatches.

When: Beginning January 23, 2023.

Where: Customers boarding DRT vehicles equipped with PRESTO machines.

Why: With credit card payment now available, customers have another option to pay when boarding. This eliminates the need for exact cash fare.

Notes:

• The free co-fare will...

Transit Executive Committee: Transit Awareness; Service for post-secondary campuses in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – On January 11, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• Transit Awareness Day, Queen’s Park: On Monday, December 5, 2022, the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA), in partnership with the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), held an in-person Lobby Day at Queen’s Park. OPTA and transit agencies met with various MPPs; outlining the need for...

January 2, 2023 service updates

Whitby, Ontario – On Monday, January 2, 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be implementing service adjustments to improve service reliability, availability and address feedback from customers and staff.

Due to high demand, scheduled service will be expanded in certain locations. On Demand capacity will be reallocated to areas of high growth.

When: Service updates will begin on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Where: Routes are being adjusted across Durham Region as follows:

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Updates from the Transit Executive Committee

Whitby, Ontario – On December 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:

• New TEC Chair and Vice-Chair: The committee honoured Marilyn Crawford, Regional Councillor of the Town of Ajax as Chair of the Transit Executive Committee; and Walter Schummer, Mayor of the Township of Brock as Vice-Chair.
• Holiday service: With lower demand in service and ridership during the...

December 5, 2022 service updates

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is implementing seasonal changes to two routes beginning December 5, 2022 and will also be adjusting service during the holiday period from December 24, 2022 to January 1, 2023.

When: Service updates come into effect on December 5, 2022.

Where: Routes are being adjusted across Durham Region as follows:

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Monday to Friday:

• Seasonal service reduction due to anticipated change in demand.
• Peak 15-minute service will operate southbound...