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  • Transit Executive Committee: Service enhancements, Y10, E-Mission Zero, Demand Responsive study and social equity guidelines

    Whitby, 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 trips

    Whitby, 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 enhancements

    Whitby, 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 route

    Your 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 trips

    Whitby, 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 gratitude

    Whitby, 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 Grant

    Whitby, 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
  • Transit Executive Committee: Fare incentives, On Demand ridership, Transit Assistance Program, and paper transfers

    Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, April 7, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:

    • Fare incentives: To encourage and increase ridership among youth in Durham Region, TEC approved that the popular Y10 monthly pass be discounted to $53.
      Apr 08, 2021
  • Transit Executive Committee: Whitby Autonomous Vehicle, mobile paramedic clinic, Public Information Centres

    Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on Wednesday, February 3, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included the Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot, mobile paramedic clinic, Public Information Centres (PICs) and the 2021 Business Plan and Budget. Details and highlights include:

    • Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot: The Whitby Autonomous Vehicle pilot is a partnership with DRT, the Town of Whitby and other various.
      Feb 04, 2021
  • Transit Executive Committee: Paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO

    Whitby, Ontario – Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually at Regional Headquarters on Wednesday, January 6, to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates, which included paper transfers, On Demand ridership and PRESTO. Details and highlights include:

    • Paper transfers: To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 transmission and protect the health and safety of employees and customers, paper transfers were suspended at the onset of COVID-19.
      Jan 07, 2021
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