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Transit Executive Committee: DRT Business Plan and Budget highlights; Fare and service integration; OPTA EnAbling Change
Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on February 2, 2022 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- 2022 DRT Business Plan and Budget highlights:
- Service Plan adjustments for this year include the introduction of PULSE 15-minutes service on Taunton (Route 915) on weekends and more frequent service on existing routes including the PULSE 901 Simcoe, 902 King, Route 920 between.
Feb 03, 2022
- Service Plan adjustments for this year include the introduction of PULSE 15-minutes service on Taunton (Route 915) on weekends and more frequent service on existing routes including the PULSE 901 Simcoe, 902 King, Route 920 between.
Transit Executive Committee: Upcoming service changes, U-Pass extension, zero fare transit follow-up, ridership growthWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on December 8, 2021 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Upcoming service changes: Service changes came into effect on December 6, 2021, including route modifications.
Dec 09, 2021
Transit Executive Committee: Vaccination policy, E-Ticket enhancements, Electric bus pilotWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on November 3, 2021 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Vaccination policy: In addition to current health and safety measures in place to protect staff and customers, DRT has implemented the
Nov 04, 2021
Transit Executive Committee: Service enhancements, Y10, E-Mission Zero, Demand Responsive study and social equity guidelinesWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on October 6, 2021 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Fall service enhancements: While service increases were implemented for September, increasing ridership in September required DRT to implement further service enhancements that came into effect on October 4, 2021.
Oct 08, 2021
Durham Region Transit celebrates 100,000 On Demand tripsWhitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is thrilled to announce that our On Demand service has reached over 100,000 trips across the Region of Durham.
Congratulations to Teagan Brunelle for completing the 100,000th On Demand trip and sharing this significant milestone with DRT.
Sep 22, 2021
Transit Executive Committee: Update highlights new initiatives and service enhancementsWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on September 8, 2021 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Demand Responsive Transit Study: TEC received a presentation summarizing a provincially funded study to enhance the effectiveness of Demand Responsive services.
Sep 09, 2021
Toronto Zoo welcomes new Durham Region Transit bus routeYour Toronto Zoo is excited to welcome buses and passengers travelling on the new Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus route, providing service directly to the Zoo until September 6, 2021. DRT implemented a series of service enhancements to support access to public transit as the province continues to re-open; and residents begin to return to work, shopping and more.
Aug 18, 2021
Durham Region Transit to give away a $500 PRESTO card to celebrate 100,000 On Demand tripsWhitby, Ontario – 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.
Flexible in meeting the individual needs of customers, On Demand is a shared ride public transit service within urban and rural areas, across Durham Region.
Jun 07, 2021
Transit Executive Committee: Bus Rapid Transit, On Demand milestone, upcoming service enhancements and notes of gratitudeWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually yesterday (June 2), to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Bus Rapid Transit: TEC received an update on the phasing and planned schedule for Bus Rapid Transit projects approved through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), including an additional 7.
Jun 03, 2021
Transit Executive Committee: Safe Driver Awards and the Inclusive Community GrantWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, May 5, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Safe Driver Awards: On May 26, 2021, DRT Operators will be recognized virtually at Regional Council for their dedication to safety and efforts to ensure that the roads in Durham Region remain safe for residents and visitors.
May 06, 2021
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- 2022 DRT Business Plan and Budget highlights: