Durham Region Transit to give away a $500 PRESTO card to celebrate 100,000 On Demand trips

To celebrate Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) appreciation for customers using On Demand service, the 100,000th rider will be gifted a pre-loaded $500 PRESTO fare card that can be used on all DRT services within Durham Region.

Since its launch in Durham Region in September 2020, On Demand has provided safe and reliable transit service for approximately 90,000 trips (as of August 5, 2021) for essential travel; including free trips to vaccine clinics currently available for all Durham residents. It is anticipated that the 100,000th milestone trip will be booked in the summer months. 

In the weeks and months ahead, customers are encouraged to use DRT’s On Demand service for the chance to be the 100,000th rider and receive the $500 PRESTO card. 

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Please note: The 100,000th rider will be recognized at a Transit Executive Committee with a photo opportunity to be arranged when it is safe to do so in person. Should the rider decline the opportunity to be acknowledged publicly by DRT and and/or the media, the $500 PRESTO fare card will be given to the next On Demand rider who is willing to be recognized.

On Demand

On Demand is a personal, flexible service delivery model that provides customers public transit options based on their trip needs: whether it’s travelling stop-to-stop within a zone, facilitating connections to frequent and grid routes, or to the local GO station or bus terminal, DRT’s On Demand has you covered.

DRT On Demand is a shared ride service. There are no guarantees that trips will be a direct ride. You may share the vehicle with others travelling in a similar direction, making stops along the way. Current operational policies and protocols apply to On Demand service.

Please note On Demand service is provided by both DRT vehicles and contracted taxis with DRT signage on the exterior of the vehicle.

On Demand service frequently asked questions.

On Demand service covers two areas: the On Demand – Urban Area and the On Demand – Rural Area. To see what area zone you're in, view our system map. Individual route maps are also available.