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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...

DRT celebrates International Women’s Day - Meet Ramiya, DRT Operator

Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 10:25 AM

Durham Region Transit (DRT) is pleased to employ women in various roles within transit. Many of these women have unique and diverse backgrounds and personal interests. Ramiya is one of them. In search of a better life, Ramiya, along with her husband and three children, made the brave decision to leave their home in Israel and seek refuge in Canada.

Upon arriving in Canada 21 years ago, Ramiya took on the role of a school bus driver to ensure she was available for her children during their...

Share your voice at Durham Region Transit’s Public Information Centres!

Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 02:58 PM

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is pleased to announce its annual Public Information Centres (PICs) for 2024. DRT’s service design team will be available virtually or onsite to answer questions and provide information on DRT’s network, planning process and the future of public transit service in Durham Region.  Attendees are welcome to ask questions, share their thoughts and provide insight into the customer experience.

When: March 18 to April 11, 2024.

Where: Virtually and in...

Transfer for free between DRT and the TTC

Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024 03:27 PM

Starting February 26, 2024, Ontario’s One Fare Program will provide transit riders with free transfers when using PRESTO to connect to and from transit agencies within the GTA.

By eliminating the double fare, the program will provide DRT customers transferring to and from the TTC on Routes 900 and 920 or On Demand Specialized Transit with a seamless and affordable transit experience.

DRT has an established fare integration program with Go Transit.

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  •  PRESTO card (e-purse, monthly...