DRT to resume regular scheduled service on Saturday, August 26

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will resume regular scheduled service on Saturday, August 26 following a fire at the Oshawa bus depot. Inspections have been completed, concluding that the facility is safe for staff to proceed with regular operations.

DRT will operate the service that was announced in June until Tuesday, September 5. After Tuesday, September 5, previously planned service updates will take effect.

To access the current schedule, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/OurServices. To view the service updates that will take effect on September 5, visit DurhamRegionTransit.com/September2023ServiceUpdates.  

When: Full DRT scheduled service will resume on Saturday, August 26.

Where: All DRT facilities will resume normal operation, including from the site at 710 Raleigh Avenue.

Why: DRT service was temporarily revised due to a fire on August 16, 2023, at the 710 Raleigh bus garage in Oshawa.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.