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Durham Region Transit welcomes its six first electric buses

Whitby, ON – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is delighted to announce the arrival of six new electric buses, and the first key milestone in delivering the E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is part of DRT’s commitment to achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities by 2037. The introduction of these first battery electric buses will allow DRT to assess and plan for their transition to a full fleet of zero-emission buses.

Highlights from the September 2024 Transit Executive Committee meeting

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

• September service enhancements: Effective September 3, 2024, DRT introduced new routes, enhanced scheduled service to some areas previously served by On Demand, improved connections to GO Transit, and invested in improving reliability. View these service updates at DurhamRegionTransit...

September 3, 2024, service enhancements

Whitby, Ontario – On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will implement service enhancements to reflect the return to school and work following summer vacation, introduce scheduled service to some areas previously served by On Demand, and improve connections to GO Transit.

When: Changes to DRT service will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Where: The transit network is being adjusted across Durham Region. All service enhancements can be found at DurhamRegionTransit...

Youth 10 (Y10) monthly pass starts on September 1, 2024

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is once again offering the discounted Y10 monthly youth pass via PRESTO. Customers who are 13 to 19 years of age can purchase the Y10 monthly pass for $84.24 per month.

Customers who purchase a pass every month from September until June will save $19.44 on each consecutive Y10 monthly pass, for a total of $194.40 in savings.

When: Y10 passes are available for purchase starting on August 21, 2024. The September Y10 monthly pass becomes active on September...

Ride into the wild with DRT to the Toronto Zoo

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is bringing back the 917Z to serve the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park this summer.

Route 917Z is a convenient, safe, and efficient way for Durham residents to travel to two family friendly attractions. This year is special for the Toronto Zoo and the Durham Region as both celebrate their respective 50th anniversaries.

When: Starting on June 29, 2024, the 917Z will operate on weekends and holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 30 minutes,...