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Durham Region Transit (DRT) invites you to its 2025 Accessibility Forum

Whitby, Ontario – Have your say at Durham Region Transit's Accessibility Forum. This event is a valuable opportunity to engage with DRT staff, share feedback, and help shape the future of accessible public transit in Durham Region.

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Where: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Convention Centre

Why: It’s an open forum to discuss experiences, suggestions, and ideas for improving accessible public transit in...

Highlights from the December 2024 Transit Executive Committee meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, December 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:

• On Demand capacity

DRT’s On Demand service is operating at 240 per cent over capacity. In response to the increasing demand, capacity challenges will be addressed in the 2025 budget process. A detailed strategy will be presented early next year, providing opportunities for residents to...

Highlights from the November 2024 Transit Executive Committee meeting

Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, November 6, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

• Introducing DRT’s High School Ambassadors: DRT has launched its pilot High School Ambassador Program (HSAP) for the 2024-2025 school year at Ajax High School. This engaging and educational volunteer opportunity allows the selected students to partner with DRT to promote the benefits...

Daylight Saving Time - November 3

On Sunday, November 3, service on, N1 and N2, will end one hour earlier due to daylight saving time. Customers are encouraged to use the trip planner on DRT's homepage or call customer service at 1-(866)-247-0055 to help plan your trip.

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.