2009 Media Releases

December 22, 2009 - DRT & DRPS Safe Festive Season with Free New Year's Eve Transit
WHITBY, ON, December 22, 2009 – Durham Region residents celebrating New Year's Eve are encouraged to leave their cars at home and take advantage of free transit and extended conventional service hours sponsored by Ontario Power Generation (OPG)...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Cheque Presentation to Special Olympics
WHITBY, ON December 16, 2009 – A cheque for $45,000 from Durham Region Transit (DRT) was presented to Linda Ashe, Vice President, Organizational Development, Special Olympics Ontario at the beginning of the Durham Regional Council Meeting today...
Monday, November 23, 2009 - DRT Employee Receives Outstanding Achievement Award
WHITBY, ON, November 23, 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) Communications Coordinator Susan Dickison has been recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Support of Public Transit in the Transit Advocacy Through Partnerships category by the Canadian U...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Free Transit for Veterans
WHITBY, ON, November 5, 2009 - In honour of our veterans, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is pleased to provide free conventional transit service to all veterans and military personnel in uniform and the family members accompanying them on Remembrance Da...
Monday, November 2, 2009 - 30 Million Passengers Milestone
WHITBY, ON, November 2, 2009 – Durham Region Transit (DRT) ridership has climbed to a total of 30 million passengers since inception in January, 2006. The largest fare category continues to be students at almost 50%, primarily students attendin...
Wednesday October 28, 2009 - DRT Service Adjustments
WHITBY, ON, October 28, 2009 – Durham Region Transit (DRT) continuously monitors route performance, reviews growth data and requests for service to optimize the effectiveness of service for our customers.  Effective November 2, 2009 the fo...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 - DRT installs Bike Racks with Metrolinx Funding
WHITBY, ON, October 22, 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) is completing the installation of bike racks on its fleet of conventional buses in response to the funding initiative from the Metrolinx BikeLinx Program. DRT received $240,000 covering the t...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Community Input Sought on Transit Alternatives
WHITBY, ON, October  14 , 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced today it is moving forward on the third phase of consultation activities for its Long-Term Transit Strategy. Over 40 individuals and organizations have volunteered on Stakeho...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Durham Region Transit Fare Increase
WHITBY, ON, June 24, 2009 – Durham Region Transit (DRT) Transit Executive Committee (TEC) approved an increase in DRT fares effective July 1, 2009.  An average increase of 2% in all fare categories, except co-fare, was recommended to suppo...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Durham Region Transit Service Changes
WHITBY, ON, June 24, 2009 – The Durham Region Transit (DRT) Transit Executive Committee (TEC) approved the following DRT service adjustments effective June 29, 2009: 915 Taunton – Monday to Friday summer frequency adjustment. The existing...
Monday, June 22, 2009 - DRT Installs 911 Safety Feature
WHITBY, ON, June 22, 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) announced today the installation of a passenger and DRT Operator safety feature on its fleet.  The installation of an emergency switch, located onboard in the DRT Operator area, changes the...
Friday, March 27, 2009 - DRT Achieves 25 Million Passengers Milestone
WHITBY, ON, March 27, 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) ridership has climbed to a total of 25 million passengers since inception in January, 2006. The most recent 14% ridership increase can be attributed to students attending Durham College and the...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - DRT Ratifies CAW Agreement
WHITBY, ON  March 11, 2009 – During the special meeting of Durham Region Transit Executive Commitee prior to Durham Regional Council held this morning in Whitby, Regional Councillors voted unanimously to accept a tentative settlement with ...
Monday, March 2, 2009 - DRT’s Long-Term Strategy Generates Public Interest
WHITBY, ON, March 2, 2009 - Durham Region Transit (DRT) today announced it is moving forward with the first phase of consultation activities to produce a Long-Term Transit Strategy. Durham Region residents have responded well to requests to get invol...