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DRT thanks Toronto Transit Commission for temporary use of buses

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) buses are returning to Toronto after temporarily joining the Durham Region Transit (DRT) fleet, following the Raleigh bus garage fire. 

The TTC generously loaned DRT 10 buses, in an effort to help us maintain service after the fire at the 710 Raleigh bus garage in Oshawa, on August 16, 2023.

Upon returning the buses to TTC, DRT will be supplementing service with minimal disruptions.

We are grateful to the TTC for their support during this time, and  would also like...

Detour - PULSE 901

Routes: PULSE 901

When: Sunday, October 1, 07:00 to 13:00

Due to road closures on Simcoe Street, Lakeview Park Avenue, Ritson Road and Valley Drive, PULSE 901 will detour via Wentworth Street, Oxford Street and Phillip Murray Avenue.

 The following stops will not be served:

• All stops on Simcoe Street between Wentworth Street and Lakeview Park Avenue.
• All stops on Lakeview Park Avenue between Simcoe Street and Ritson Road.
• All stops on Ritson Road between Lakeview Park and Valley Drive.
• All stops on...

Detour - Routes 407 and 411

Routes: 407 and 411

When: Sunday, October 1, 07:00 to 13:00

Due to road closures on Wentworth Street between Ritson Road and Wilson Road, Route 407 southbound trips and Route 411 will detour via Bloor Street and Wilson Road.

The following stops will not be served:

• All stops on Ritson Road between Highway 401 and Wentworth Street.
• All stops on Wentworth Street between Ritson Road and Wilson Road.

All stops along the detour route and the following temporary stop will be served:

• Bloor Street eastbound @...

Stop Closure - Stop #93730 – Durham Highway 2 Westbound @ Maple Grove, will be closed.

Route: 902
When: Tuesday, September 19, 07:00 to Wednesday, September 20, 17:00

Due to construction, stop #93730 – Durham Highway 2 Westbound @ Maple Grove, will be closed.

 Please use temporary stop located at:

• Durham Highway 2 Westbound East of Maple grove Road.

Highlights from the September 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On September 6, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• Fire at the Raleigh bus depot: TEC members acknowledged DRT's resiliency and ability to quickly adapt and return to regular service after a fire at the Raleigh bus depot on August 16, 2023.
• September service enhancements: On Tuesday, September 5, DRT implemented service changes to reflect the...