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Highlights from the June 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 01:48 PM

Whitby, Ontario – On June 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:

  • DRT replacement buses: Nova Bus has delivered five new buses to DRT, with more on the way in the coming months. These are replacement vehicles since the loss of 19 buses in the August 2023 fire. Members of TEC and DRT expressed their gratitude for Nova Bus and their commitment to prioritizing the need...

Detour - , Route 403 will detour via Stevenson Road

Posted on Wednesday, June 05, 2024 01:25 PM

When: Monday, June 10, 7:00, to Monday, September 30, 17:00

Route: 403

Due to a construction related closure of Thickson Road, between Victoria Street and Wentworth Street, Route 403 will detour via Stevenson Road.

Route 403 westbound trips will detour around via Fobes Street, McEwen Drive,Wentworth Street, Stevenson Road, and Bloor Street.

Route 403 eastbound trips will detour via Bloor Street, Stevenson Road, Wentworth Street, Forbes Street, McEwen Drive and Wentworth Street.

All stops will be served...

Potential impacts to DRT if Toronto transit workers go on strike

Posted on Tuesday, June 04, 2024 03:51 PM

Durham Region Transit is aware of potential labour action—that could impact public transit within the City of Toronto—as early as June 7.

In the event of a TTC labour disruption, 920/921 buses at Scarborough Town Centre will be located at the GO Bus Terminal along Borough Drive.

In the event of alternate stop arrangements, customers will be notified via the Transit app and the DRT website.

If a disruption occurs, customers who usually transfer to/from TTC services may wish to consider GO Transit...

Visit Durham Region Transit at the Port Perry Public Information Centres

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 02:11 PM

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is seeking feedback on how to best provide transit services in Port Perry and surrounding areas, at a series of in-person Public Information Centres.

When and where:

Scugog Museum - 16210 Island Rd, Port Perry, ON

Date and time: Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

How to get there: On Demand

Port Perry Walmart - 1535 ON-7A, Port Perry, ON

Date and time: Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

How to get there: 905C

Port Perry...

Highlights from the May 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 02:09 PM

Whitby, Ontario – On May 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:

  • Summary from the 2024 Public Information Centre Series: In March and April, DRT hosted a series of Public Information Centre sessions to gather feedback from more than 700 community members on various transit-related topics. The sessions covered route expansions, accessibility improvements, and future...