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Tentative agreement reached with Durham Region Transit and Unifor
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2025 06:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222, which represents operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives and others. This tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the Unifor Local 222 members.
This means that—at this time—there will be no interruption to regular DRT services and all services will continue to operate as scheduled. DRT will not be implementing the contingency service change for the evening...
Temporary Stop closure - Stop #381 Taunton Eastbound at Anderson
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2025 11:13 AM
When: Monday, June 9, 2025, until further notice
Routes: 319 and 915
Due to a road construction project, stop #381 on Taunton Road eastbound at Anderson Street, will temporarily close.
Please use stop #380 on Taunton Road, about 230 metres west of stop #381.
Modified service hours for scheduled transit on Friday, June 6
Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 12:04 PM
Transit operators in legal strike position effective June 7
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will end scheduled bus service by 11 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, due to the potential of a strike by Unifor Local 222 as early as 12:01 a.m. (midnight) on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Customers are advised to check the detailed listing of last trips at DurhamRegionTransit.com/updates and make alternative transportation arrangements if necessary.
Although the union will be in a legal strike position...
Stop Closure - Rossland Eastbound @ Garden (Durham Region Headquarters)
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 09:29 AM
When: Monday, November 11, 2024 at 06:00, until further notice
Routes: 916 and 920
Due to construction on Rossland Road at Garden Street, Stop #480 - Rossland Road eastbound @ Garden Street (Durham Region Headquarters) will be temporarily closed.
Please use the following stops:
- Stop #477 - Rossland Road eastbound @ Civic Centre Drive.
- Temporary stop located on Rossland Road eastbound @ Garden Street, East of Garden Street.
New afternoon trip added to Route 227 – Starting June 2
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 02:46 PM
Durham Region Transit (DRT) is making it easier for many Ajax High School students to get home after school.
Starting Monday, June 2, DRT is adding a new afternoon trip to Route 227 to better match school dismissal times.
- Departs Ajax GO at 15:36 (3:36 p.m.).
- Passes Ajax High School around 15:40 – 15:45 (3:40–3:45 p.m.), depending on traffic.
- Operates in the clockwise direction.
This schedule update provides a more convenient option for students and supports growing demand during peak school travel...