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Stop Closure - stop #93999 – McCowan Avenue northbound @ Progress

Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 01:42 PM

When: Thursday, April 25, 07:00 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 18:00

Routes: 920, 921

Due to construction, stop #93999 – McCowan Avenue northbound @ Progress Avenue will be relocated to a temporary location 164 meters north of Progress Avenue.

Highlights from the April 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:35 AM

Whitby, Ontario – On April 3, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

  • April service updates: On April 8, DRT implemented service adjustments to improve the reliability and on-time performance of bus services. There were no changes to service capacity or frequencies.
    • Running time adjustments were made to improve service reliability on 12 routes.
    • Final trip of the day for...

Highway 7A Stop Closures

Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024 12:30 PM

Routes: 905

When: Thursday, March 21, until further notice.

Due to road construction along Highway 7A, The following stops will be closed until further notice: 

  • Stop #2508 – Highway 7A northbound at Scugog Line 6.
  • Stop #2507 – Highway 7A southbound at Scugog Line 6.

 Please use stop #3300 at the Port Perry Walmart entrance.

Celebrating Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day 2024

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2024 04:12 PM

Each year, on March 18, Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day is recognized across Canada. Durham Region Transit (DRT) acknowledges and appreciates the efforts of our operators and staff, recognizing their daily contributions.

Bill Holmes, DRT’s General Manager, extends his appreciation for all DRT staff in the following short video: Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day 2024 (youtube.com)

Thousands of residents and visitors rely on the dedicated and hardworking people at DRT to...

Highlights from the March 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on Monday, March 11, 2024 11:18 AM

Whitby, Ontario – On March 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:

  • One Fare Program: The Province of Ontario’s One Fare Program officially launched on February 26, 2024. DRT celebrated by welcoming provincial partners, MPPs, and Regional Chair John Henry to their Ajax facility earlier in February. The One Fare program eliminates double fares paid by DRT customers...