June 2025 service updates

Your Summer. Your DRT.

Starting Monday, June 23, 2025, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is rolling out service changes to help you get where you want to go—faster, easier, and with more options.

Whether you’re heading to work, the waterfront, or your favourite local spot, we’ve got you covered with:

Waterfront service extensions
We’re extending seasonal service to popular waterfront destinations across Durham, making it easier than ever to soak up the sun and enjoy lakeside adventures.
More frequent service to more places
We’re increasing frequency along the Highway 2 corridor to keep you connected and moving.
Ride to the Toronto Zoo
DRT is your ticket to adventure! Our seasonal route to the Toronto Zoo is back, making it easy and affordable to visit one of Canada’s top attractions—no parking stress required.

Explore the updates and plan your summer your way.

We'll be seeing you more often in Bowmanville

More frequent service is coming to Bowmanville.

Monday to Friday

902B trips will be removed, and all weekday trips will operate between Oshawa Station and Bowmanville.
- The George Reynolds area will continue to be served by Route 421.
- 902B trips will continue to operate on weekends.
Service between Oshawa Station and Bowmanville will operate every 20 minutes between about 7:00 to 19:00. With service every 30 minutes at other times.

Take DRT to summer destinations across Durham and beyond

Durham Region Transit will get you to regional destinations without the parking and traffic hassles.

Saturday and Sunday

Seasonal service to the Pickering Waterfront returns on weekends and holidays.
Service will operate between Pickering Parkway Terminal and the Pickering Waterfront via Liverpool Road.
Between about 12:00 to 21:00, every 20 minutes.

Monday to Sunday

Seasonal service to the Ajax Waterfront returns.
Service to the Ajax Waterfront will operate between about 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends and 18:00 to 21:00 on weekdays.
Trips via the Ajax Waterfront will be marked 224C.

Monday to Sunday

Just a reminder that Pulse 901 service will take you to Ed Broadbent Park, Lakeview Park, the Waterfront Trail, and the Oshawa Valleylands Conservation Area.

Saturday and Sunday

Just a reminder that weekend and holiday service to the Toronto Zoo and Rouge National Urban Park returned on May 5, 2025.
Service to the Toronto Zoo operates between about 7:00 and 19:00, every 30 minutes.
Trips to the zoo are marked 917Z.

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Connect with the Waterfront Trail across Durham Region with Route 917

The Waterfront Trail access points are located near the following Route 917 stops:

Bayly Street at Westney Road, Ajax.
Victoria Street at Seaboard Gate, Whitby.
Victoria Street at Watson Street, Whitby.

Seasonal Service Changes

Monday to Friday

403B service will be removed as part of seasonal service reductions.

Monday to Friday

Due to reduced student travel during the summer period, service south of Windfields Farm Drive will operate every 30 minutes instead of every 15 minutes.