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Posted Monday, 13 February, 2023

Whitby, Ontario – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be implementing service adjustments to increase service reliability and to improve connections with GO Transit.
When: Service updates will begin on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
Where: Routes are being adjusted across Durham Region as follows:
Affected route
Change(s)
112
Monday to Friday:
The 6:04 trip from Burkholder and Belcourt will...
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Posted Thursday, 09 February, 2023

Whitby, Ontario – On February 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:
Launch of PRESTO contactless credit card payment: On Monday, January 23, contactless credit card payment became available for DRT customers. Customers now have an option to pay fare by tapping PRESTO card or credit card, including credit cards linked to smartphones...
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Posted Monday, 23 January, 2023

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) now accepts more options for contactless payment.
Customers can pay fare by tapping a PRESTO card or credit card, including credit cards linked to smartphones and smartwatches.
When: Beginning January 23, 2023.
Where: Customers boarding DRT vehicles equipped with PRESTO machines.
Why: With credit card payment now available, customers have another option to pay when boarding. This eliminates the need for...
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Posted Friday, 13 January, 2023

Whitby, Ontario – On January 11, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
Transit Awareness Day , Queen’s Park: On Monday, December 5, 2022, the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA), in partnership with the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), held an in-person Lobby Day at Queen’s Park. OPTA and transit agencies...
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Posted Friday, 16 December, 2022

Whitby, Ontario – On Monday, January 2, 2023, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will be implementing service adjustments to improve service reliability, availability and address feedback from customers and staff.
Due to high demand, scheduled service will be expanded in certain locations. On Demand capacity will be reallocated to areas of high growth.
When: Service updates will begin on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Where: Routes are being adjusted across Durham Region...
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