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September 6, 2022 service updates

Whitby, Ontario – This September Durham Region Transit (DRT) is increasing service to welcome customers who may be returning to school or work in the fall.

Customers will benefit from increased frequency on several other routes including four PULSE Rapid Routes and more than 10 routes which will operate every 15 minutes or better, and increased connection to GO Trains with the launch of five new routes.

Increased service to Scarborough will be available via route 920 and PULSE 900. DRT will also...

Transit Executive Committee: Open Payment Service; Demand Response Service; CIB helps fund electric buses

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

• DRT Zero green-house gas emission fleet plan: In support of Durham Region’s Corporate Climate Change Action Plan, DRT plans to transition all transit vehicles to battery electric powered, zero green-house gas emission vehicles by 2037. DRT and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have agreed...

The CIB to invest up to $68 million in Durham Region's battery electric buses

Whitby, Ontario - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the Regional Municipality of Durham (Durham Region or the Region) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, that could see the CIB invest up to $68 million to support Durham Region Transit's (DRT) purchase of up to 100 battery electric buses by 2027.

The CIB's investment will contribute towards a portion of the capital acquisition costs of the battery electric buses. When compared to diesel buses, electric vehicles are anticipated to...

Transit Executive Committee: Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs; 2021 Safe Driver Awards; Youth monthly pass incentives

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

• Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs: DRT began the installation of new pilot digital signs at selected DRT stops and terminals during the week of April 4. The solar-powered signs provide live updates about bus departure times, similar to Transit App, and are equipped with a...

Transit Executive Committee: April service updates; Bus Rapid Transit shelter update; ACCESS Pass shifting to PRESTO

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

• April service updates: On April 4, DRT introduced service updates, including a new route for north Bowmanville on weekdays. Additional trips were added for several routes and extended service was reinstated for other routes. For more details, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/AprilServiceUpdates.