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Double the fun: DRT’s 2-for-1 Summer Youth Pass is back
Whitby, Ontario – The savings continue for Youth with the Durham Region Transit (DRT) 2-for-1 Summer Youth Pass. For $107.
Upcoming fare adjustments for Durham Region Transit (DRT)Whitby, Ontario – Public transit is essential for creating connected and inclusive communities and economic development across the region. It provides residents with access to job and educational opportunities, supports local businesses by facilitating access to shopping, dining, and tourism, and ensures that residents regardless of ability can access transit services throughout Durham Region.
Highlights from the June 2025 Transit Executive Committee meetingWhitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, June 4, 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 Vice-Chair: Commissioner Garrod has been named Vice-Chair of the Transit Executive Committee.
Tentative agreement reached with Durham Region Transit and UniforWhitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 222, which represents operators, maintenance staff, customer service representatives and others. This tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the Unifor Local 222 members.
Modified service hours for scheduled transit on Friday, June 6Transit operators in legal strike position effective June 7
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) will end scheduled bus service by 11 p.m.
New afternoon trip added to Route 227 – Starting June 2Durham Region Transit (DRT) is making it easier for many Ajax High School students to get home after school.
Starting Monday, June 2, DRT is adding a new afternoon trip to Route 227 to better match school dismissal times.
Customers are advised of possible disruption to transit servicesWhitby, Ontario - The following statement is being issued on behalf of Bill Holmes, General Manager of Durham Region Transit:
“Despite 12 days of negotiations, Durham Region Transit (DRT) and Unifor Local 222 (the Union representing front-line DRT employees) have been unable to reach a renewed collective agreement.
DRT and Unifor have engaged in productive discussions to improve the quality of work for all employees.
Highlights from the May 2025 Transit Executive Committee meetingWhitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, May 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:
- DRT joins global effort to empower customers with hidden disabilities, one sunflower at a time: DRT officially launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.
