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Tentative agreement reached with Durham Region Transit and Unifor

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

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

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)

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:

1. Stop #477 - Rossland Road eastbound @ Civic Centre Drive.
2. Temporary stop located on Rossland Road eastbound @ Garden Street, East of Garden Street.

New afternoon trip added to Route 227 – Starting June 2

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...