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    Ride DRT and celebrate Shop in Durham Week: November 23-29

    The Region of Durham officially proclaims November 23- 29 Shop in Durham Week, a celebration of the small businesses that make our towns and cities vibrant. From artisan markets to cozy boutiques, these local gems line the streets where we gather for parades, festivals and everyday moments that make Durham feel like home.

  • Highlights from the November 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting

    Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, November 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:

    • Savings for DRT customers: Ontario’s One Fare program eliminates double fares for PRESTO users transferring between the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), DRT, York Region Transit (YRT), Brampton Transit, MiWay, and GO Transit.
  • MiWay and Durham Region Transit recognized for supporting riders with non-visible disabilities

    The transit agencies partnered with The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to make travelling more accessible for individuals with non-visible disabilities and chronic illnesses.

    On Wednesday, November 5, the Canadian Urban Transportation Association (CUTA) recognized  Nov 10, 2025

  • Fare-free transit for Canadian Armed Forces members

    Whitby, Ontario Durham Region Transit (DRT), in partnership with the Region of Durham, is proud to offer a limited-time fare incentive for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, reservists and veterans.

    To qualify for fare-free travel, eligible individuals must present one of the following:

    • Veteran’s Service Card (NDI 75)
    • Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)
    • CFOne Card
    • Temporary National Defence Identification Card (NDI 10) or
    • Appear in uniform or wearing service medals

    When: From October 31.

  • Durham Region Transit to resume On Demand service on Tuesday, October 21 after temporary outage

    Whitby, Ontario  The technical issue affecting Durham Region Transit’s (DRT) On Demand booking app has been resolved. Starting October 21, all scheduled DRT On Demand trips will resume as previously scheduled.

  • Durham Region Transit’s On Demand services temporarily disrupted due to service outage

    Whitby, Ontario Durham Region Transit (DRT) is experiencing technical difficulties with its On Demand Transit app. These issues are related to a broader issue through the vendor’s cloud infrastructure provider, impacting the app’s functionality.

  • Highlights from the October 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting

    Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, October 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:

    • Truth and Reconciliation Walk: On September 26, more than 200 Durham Region, DRT and community members took part in the annual walk for Truth and Reconciliation.
  • Highlights from the September 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting
    Whitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, September 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:

    • Honouring those who serve: In honour of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members—including active-duty personnel, reservists, and veterans—TEC has approved a new fare program.

  • September service updates: More trips to school, work, and play

    Durham Region Transit (DRT) is rolling out its September service updates to help customers get where they need to go, whether that be to school, work, play, or other destinations. These updates are designed to keep pace with growth across Durham, meet increased travel demand after summer, and ensure reliable service as students and commuters return to fall routines.

  • Detour - Route 407 - Wilson Road closure between Dean Avenue and Bloor Street

    When: Extended until Thursday, December 31, 2026

    Route: 407

    Due to a road closure on Wilson Road between Dean Avenue and Bloor Street, Route 407 will detour. Northbound buses will operate via Bloor Street, Harmony Road, Olive Avenue and Wilson Road.

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