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Highlights from the November 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025 04:06 PM

Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, November 5, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

  • Savings for DRT customers: Ontario’s One Fare program eliminates double fares for PRESTO users transferring between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), DRT, York Region Transit (YRT), Brampton Transit, MiWay, and GO Transit. In its first year, more than 38.2 million One Fare transfers...

MiWay and Durham Region Transit recognized for supporting riders with non-visible disabilities

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2025 12:49 PM

The transit agencies partnered with The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to make travelling more accessible for individuals with non-visible disabilities and chronic illnesses.

On Wednesday, November 5, the Canadian Urban Transportation Association (CUTA) recognized MiWay and Durham Region Transit (DRT) for the successful launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program in their communities. Both transit agencies received a corporate award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion during CUTA’s 

Conlin and Grandview Detour Copy

Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2025 11:32 AM

When: Effective Tuesday, August 19, 2025 until further notice.
Routes: 419, PULSE 915, N1

Due to road work at the intersection of Conlin Road and Grandview Street, PULSE 915, PULSE 916, and Routes 419 and N1 will detour.

 PULSE 915: Service will detour via Greenhill Avenue, Harmony Road, Conlin Road, Riverton Street, and        Black Cherry Drive.

 PULSE 916: Service will detour via Conlin Road, Riverton Street, and Black Cherry Drive.

 Route 419: Service will detour via Harmony Road and will not service...

Fare-free transit for Canadian Armed Forces members

Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:02 AM

Whitby, Ontario Durham Region Transit (DRT), in partnership with the Region of Durham, is proud to offer a limited-time fare incentive for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans.

To qualify for fare-free travel, eligible individuals must present one of the following:

  • Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75)
  • Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
  • CFOne Card
  • Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10) or
  • Appear in uniform or wearing service medals

When: From October 31...

Detour Update - Dowty Road and Hunt Street

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 03:55 PM

When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, until further notice

Routes: 917 and 227

Due to a road closure on Dowty Road and Hunt Street between Fairall Street and Harwood Avenue, Route 917 and Route 227 will detour.

  • Route 917 will detour via Station Street and Harwood Avenue.
  • Route 227 will detour via Station Street, Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street.

All stops on Dowty Road between Fairall Street and Hunt Street, and on Hunt Street, between Dowty Road and Harwood Avenue, will not be served.

All stops on Station...