Highlights from the April 2024 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

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 Route 507 will serve all stops in Orono.
  • 216C trips begin and end at Audley Recreation Centre.
  • An updated schedule is available at DurhamRegionTransit.com/April2024.
• Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day: During the week of March 18, DRT thanked and celebrated the dedication and hard work of all transit staff who keep Durham moving.

• Record ridership continues: February ridership, on scheduled service, exceeded one million passenger trips; and was 43 per cent higher than the same month in 2023. This is approximately 30 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic period.

• Public Information Centres (PICs): This April, PICs continue to be held across the Region. They offer an opportunity to meet with the service design team, and learn about the network, planning process and the future of public transit service in Durham. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, share their thoughts and provide valuable insight into the customer experience and suggestions. For more information, visit, DurhamRegionTransit.com/PICS.

Quotes 

“Durham Region Transit’s continued record-breaking ridership is a testament to the trust riders have placed in our Region’s transit agency to get them where they need to go. We extend our appreciation to our customers for choosing Durham Region Transit as their preferred mode of transportation.” 

-        John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer

“Transit Operators and Worker Appreciation Day provided us with an opportunity to express our appreciation to Durham Region Transit staff, whose efforts to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our community do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for their commitment to keeping our Region moving.” 

-      Marilyn Crawford, Regional Councillor for the Town of Ajax, and Chair of the Transit Executive Committee for Durham Regional Council

“The April service updates reflect DRT’s commitment to monitoring our services to improve reliability for our customers. While there are no alterations to service capacity or frequencies, our focus remains on delivering a transit network that serves our community efficiently and dependably.”

-        Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit

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