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Highlights from the May 2025 Transit Executive Committee meeting
Whitby, 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.
May 12, 2025
DRT partners with Shandex to dedicate bus shelter to honour late employeeDurham Region Transit (DRT) was pleased to join The Shandex Group for the unveiling of a new bus shelter in front of their Pickering facility. More than just a place to wait for the bus — this shelter is a tribute in the Shandex and DRT communities.
May 02, 2025
New service alert – Route 618 connecting north Durham like never beforeWhitby, Ontario – Starting Monday, May 5, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is pleased to introduce Route 618. This new route will be piloted to provide weekday daytime service between Port Perry, Sunderland, Cannington, and Beaverton.
May 01, 2025
Durham Region Transit embraces inclusivity with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programWhitby, Ontario – On April 29, at a special event held at Durham Region Headquarters, Durham Region Transit (DRT) officially launched its partnership with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, an initiative that provides support and recognition for people with non-visible disabilities.
Apr 30, 2025
Service enhancements begin May 5, 2025Whitby, Ontario – On May 5, 2025, Durham Region Transit (DRT) service enhancements will begin. Reflecting the Apr 30, 2025
Destination sign changes effective April 24, 2025Changes have been made made to some destination signs to reduce confusion and harmonize destination signs across the network.
Apr 24, 2025
Highlights from the April 2025 Transit Executive Committee meetingWhitby, Ontario – On Wednesday, April 2, 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: On March 18, DRT celebrated Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing the dedicated employees who ensure the system operates safely and smoothly.
Apr 15, 2025
DRT and Durham College collaborate to find transit hacksDurham Region Transit (DRT), in collaboration with our Durham College partners, proudly drove innovation forward as the focus of Durham College’s Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (SEIT) inaugural Hackathon. The transit agency contributed expert judges, open data, and mentors to support the SEIT students throughout the event.
Apr 10, 2025
Durham Region Transit Celebrate Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation DayOn March 18, we celebrate the amazing staff at DRT who keep our community moving. Thousands of people rely on Durham Region Transit daily for safe and reliable travel within and beyond Durham.Mar 18, 2025
Durham Region Transit seeks customer feedbackWhitby, Ontario – Durham Region Transit (DRT) is seeking customer feedback, which is essential to improving transit services. Complete the DRT customer feedback survey and help improve your DRT experience.
Mar 13, 2025
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- DRT joins global effort to empower customers with hidden disabilities, one sunflower at a time: DRT officially launched the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.