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Transit Executive Committee: Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs; 2021 Safe Driver Awards; Youth monthly pass incentives
Whitby, Ontario – On May 4, members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs: DRT began the installation of new pilot digital signs at selected DRT stops and terminals during the week of April 4.
May 05, 2022
Transit Executive Committee: April service updates; Bus Rapid Transit shelter update; ACCESS Pass shifting to PRESTOWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on April 6 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- April service updates: On April 4, DRT introduced service updates, including a new route for north Bowmanville on weekdays.
Apr 07, 2022
Transit Executive Committee: Service updates and integration, rapid transit, zero emission and moreWhitby, Ontario – Members of the Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually on March 2 to discuss various Durham Region Transit (DRT) initiatives and updates. Details and highlights include:
- March 7 service updates: It was reported that service changes, effective March 7, will include the return of some temporarily paused service, as well as the launch of new service based on ridership demand.
Mar 03, 2022
Transit Executive Committee: DRT Business Plan and Budget highlights; Fare and service integration; OPTA EnAbling ChangeWhitby, 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
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- Pilot program for Next Bus digital signs: DRT began the installation of new pilot digital signs at selected DRT stops and terminals during the week of April 4.