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Ride DRT and celebrate Shop in Durham Week: November 23-29
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2025 12:13 PM
The Region of Durham officially proclaims November 23- 29 Shop in Durham Week, a celebration of the small businesses that make our towns and cities vibrant. From artisan markets to cozy boutiques, these local gems line the streets where we gather for parades, festivals and everyday moments that make Durham feel like home.
Whether you're picking up holiday gifts, grabbing a bite to eat, or browsing for something special, every local purchase makes a difference. And with DRT, getting there is easy.
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
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...
Durham Region Transit to resume On Demand service on Tuesday, October 21 after temporary outage
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2025 09:45 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The technical issue affecting Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) On Demand booking app has been resolved. Starting October 21, all scheduled DRT On Demand trips will resume as previously scheduled. Scheduled bus service continues to operate as normal.
When: October 21, 2025
Where: On Demand trip details will appear in the booking app.
Why: On October 20, DRT experienced technical difficulties with its On Demand booking app. The issue was related to broader challenges through the vendor’s...
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