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Modified service hours for scheduled transit on Friday, June 6
Transit 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.
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.
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.
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.
Service enhancements begin May 5, 2025Whitby, Ontario – On May 5, 2025, Durham Region Transit (DRT) service enhancements will begin. Reflecting the Apr 30, 2025
