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Highlights from the March 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On March 8, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

Partnering in Mobile Clinics for the Community Paramedic Program: During the pandemic, DRT collaborated with Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) to roll out three mobile clinics. The mobile clinics allowed RDPS to treat multiple patients at once through their community programs department.

Due...

February 21, 2023, service updates

Whitby, Ontario – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be implementing service adjustments to increase service reliability and to improve connections with GO Transit.

When: Service updates will begin on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

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

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Monday to Friday:

• The 6:04 trip from Burkholder and Belcourt will now depart at 5:51 to improve connections with GO Train schedules.
• New trips will depart...

Transit Executive Committee: Launch of PRESTO Contactless Payment; Transit Service and Financing Strategy; Transit Assistance Program; Abilities Centre Pathways program

Whitby, Ontario – On February 8, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• Launch of PRESTO contactless credit card payment: On Monday, January 23, contactless credit card payment became available for DRT customers. Customers now have an option to pay fare by tapping PRESTO card or credit card, including credit cards linked to smartphones and smartwatches. Read about...

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...