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  • Highlights from the May 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

    Whitby, Ontario – On May 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:

    • Key features of electric buses: DRT is planning its transition to a zero-emission transit fleet, a key part of the May 04, 2023
  • Contactless debit card payment now available on Durham Region Transit

    Whitby, Ontario – Following the successful launch of contactless credit card payments in January, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is now pleased to accept contactless debit card payment.

    Customers can pay fare by tapping a PRESTO card, debit card or credit card, including cards linked to smartphones and smartwatches.

    May 02, 2023
  • Durham Region Transit and partners announce funding agreements in support of electric buses

    From left to right: John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO; Brian Reilly, Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB); Marilyn Crawford, Deputy Mayor for the Town of Ajax and Chair of the Transit Executive Committee for Durham Regional Council; Doug Proska, Managing Director, EnerFORGE; Mylene Tassy, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nova Bus; Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit.

    Whitby, Ontario – On April 26, Durham Region Transit (DRT) welcomed announcements from.

    Apr 26, 2023
  • Highlights from the April 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

    Whitby, Ontario – On April 5, 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 Operator and Worker Appreciation Day: During the week of March 18, to celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, DRT highlighted employees on social media, noting their contributions to public transit in Durham.
      Apr 06, 2023
  • Highlights from the March 2023 Transit Executive Committee Meeting

    Whitby, Ontario – On March 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:

    Partnering in Mobile Clinics for the Community Paramedic Program: During the pandemic, DRT collaborated with Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS) to roll out three mobile clinics.

    Mar 09, 2023
  • Transit Executive Committee: Launch of PRESTO Contactless Payment; Transit Service and Financing Strategy; Transit Assistance Program; Abilities Centre Pathways program

    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.
      Feb 09, 2023
  • More options for contactless payment now available on Durham Region Transit

    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.

    Jan 23, 2023
  • Transit Executive Committee: Transit Awareness; Service for post-secondary campuses in Durham

    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.
      Jan 13, 2023
  • Updates from the Transit Executive Committee

    Whitby, Ontario – On December 7, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

    • New TEC Chair and Vice-Chair: The committee honoured Marilyn Crawford, Regional Councillor of the Town of Ajax as Chair of the Transit Executive Committee; and Walter Schummer, Mayor of the Township of Brock as Vice-Chair.
      Dec 09, 2022
  • Transit Executive Committee: Hybrid buses; Electric bus pilot; Updated surveillance system; Transition to PRESTO from ACCESS Pass

    Whitby, Ontario – On September 7, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

    • Hybrid buses: DRT is in the process of receiving 10 diesel electric hybrid buses, which are expected to be in service this fall.
      Sep 09, 2022
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