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Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 08:00 PM

WHITBY, ON – On Sept. 4, 2017, improvements will come into effect on several Durham Region Transit (DRT) routes, including the highly-anticipated launch of DRT High Frequency and DRT On Demand, service increases, various enhancements approved by Regional Council, and resumption of full-service for back-to-school customers. Full details and updated route maps are available at durhamregiontransit.com. The September improvements will ensure that DRT continues to make life easy for existing...

DRT Opens New State-of-the-Art Maintenance Facility

Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2017 08:00 PM

OSHAWA, ON – Earlier today, Durham Region Transit (DRT) welcomed The Honourable Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation; Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of Durham; and Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa to the official opening of DRT’s new Raleigh Maintenance Facility. DRT’s new Raleigh Maintenance Facility represents a 53-year leap forward for its Maintenance Team as it replaces the original maintenance area that was constructed in 1964....

New Fares Effective May 1

Posted on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 08:00 PM

​WHITBY, ON – Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) 2017 Service Plan is set to continue improving our transit network. Enhancements include:- Increased service on the High-Frequency Network- New services to growth areas- Improvements to feeder routes- More service in North Durham DRT’s 2017 fare structure will see single-trip fares go up nominally, by a nickel, for customers using a PRESTO e-purse tap or a paper ticket. Adult monthly passes will increase by $2, while there will be no change to the...

DRT Prepares for High-Frequency Network Improvements

Posted on Monday, April 03, 2017 08:00 PM

WHITBY, ON – On April 10, 2017, service adjustments will come into effect on several Durham Region Transit (DRT) routes. Adjustments include schedule and resource realignments in preparation for High-Frequency Network improvements, which will be implemented in time for back to school, in the fall of 2017. Customers are encouraged to visit durhamregiontransit.com for full details and updated route maps. The initial phase of DRT’s 2017 Service Changes will see the transit network become more...

Public Information Centres - Advancing Transit in Durham

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 07:00 PM

WHITBY, ON – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will once again be holding its annual Public Information Centres (PIC) across the Region. This year, there will be a record 14 sessions, beginning March 16, in Oshawa, and wrapping up on April 4, in Brock. People will have the opportunity to provide input on DRT’s 2018 Service Plan, as well as discuss 2017 improvements, including the High-Frequency Network, new Saturday service in the north and new service to growth areas. Service changes align with DRT’s...