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Ontario Launching “One Fare" to Save Transit Riders $1,600

Transit riders using multiple transit agencies will transfer at no extra charge

TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for public transit riders with the launch of “One Fare,” which will save riders an average of $1,600 each year. Beginning February 26, 2024, riders will pay only once as they transfer for free between the TTC and participating transit agencies in the Greater Toronto Area, including GO Transit.

“Our government is on a mission to keep costs down for the hardworking...

Durham Region Transit making changes in 2024

In 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) achieved success, navigated challenges and focused on the route ahead. Our record-breaking ridership levels — especially this fall — exceeded pre-pandemic levels. What does this mean?

We’re talking about 1.5 million monthly passengers, three of our PULSE routes accounting for 40 per cent of boardings and On Demand service that has become so popular with employees of a major distribution company in north Whitby that we now need scheduled service on Conlin Road...

Highlights from the December 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On December 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:

• Year-end numbers for 2023: Each year, DRT collects and compiles ridership data to adjust for the coming year and reflect on milestones in the past year. Below are some of the numbers collected throughout 2023:
  • 425,065 scheduled service hours and 57,420 On Demand hours in 2023.
  • 27 DRT operators...

Highlights from the November 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On November 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:

• Updates to DRT’s Customer Policies: DRT customer-facing policies have been updated as DRT continues to modernize its service and create a customer experience that is consistent and equitable across services. Launching January 1, 2024, the updated and new policies will be posted at...

Highlights from the October 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On October 4, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• E-Mission Zero – Approval to negotiate an agreement with PowerON for Durham Region Transit's electrification infrastructure: DRT proposed a strategy to deliver and manage the infrastructure and energy assets required to support the transit fleet electrification plan. DRT will pursue a framework...