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    • Durham Region Transit (DRT)

    Whitby, ON L1N 6A3

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    About Durham Region Transit (DRT)

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    605 Rossland Road, East
    Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
    Canada
    http://www.durhamregiontransit.com/
    866.247.0055

    More Info on Durham Region Transit (DRT)

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    The Durham Region Transit Commission was established as a municipal services board, effective Jan. 1, 2006.

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Durham Region Transit secures grant and loan from government of Canada for electric fleet transition

    April 27, 2023
    The C$12.1 million grant will support a pilot project while the federal loan of up to C$62 million will support the purchase of up to 98 electric buses as DRT targets 2037 to ...
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    Durham Region Transit collaborating with Abilities Centre’s Pathways program on transit awareness

    Feb. 14, 2023
    The one-day session features an outline of DRT’s services, website, apps and how to use the PRESTO fare payment system.
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    Durham Region Transit Executive Committee discuss various DRT initiatives and updates

    Feb. 10, 2023
    Among the main goals for the agency includes the launch of PRESTO contactless payment, DRT’s E-Mission Zero Fleet Electrification Plan and new infrastructure and passenger amenities...
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    Durham Region Transit, York Region Transit, Burlington Transit and Hamilton Street Railway offering credit card option for fare payment

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    Jan. 24, 2023
    The transit systems join GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Mississauga’s MiWay and Oakville Transit, which already accepts credit payment.
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    DRT discusses ridership recovery in Durham Region

    July 13, 2020
    The agency’s service restoration plan includes a phased-in approach to reintroducing service as travel patterns change.
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    The Atmospheric Fund awards grant to DRT for electric bus project

    June 10, 2020
    The grant value is approximately C$195,000 (US$145,340) over two years to support project management requirements for the proposal.
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    Safety & Security

    DRT presents Safe Driver Awards

    June 2, 2020
    Throughout 2019, the 29 employees celebrating Safe Driver milestones drove approximately 7,748,498 million miles.
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    Durham Region Transit’s 2020 business plan and budget passed by Regional Council

    March 5, 2020
    The plan focuses on improving service, increasing access and continuing fare incentives to the region east of Toronto.
    Vehicles

    Durham Region Transit purchasing six articulated Nova Buses

    June 6, 2019
    DRT explains the 60-foot articulated buses are well-suited for the constant onboarding and disembarking along the PULSE 900 Highway 2.
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    DRT Transit Executive Committee recommends 2019 Budget

    March 12, 2019
    The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee discussed the 2019 Durham Region Transit Business Plan and Budget at its scheduled meeting.

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    Dawn Sutton and Katherine Watson receive national award.
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    DRT Drivers Receive National Award for Heroism

    Nov. 8, 2017
    Durham Regional Transit bus operators Dawn Sutton and Katherine Watson were recognized for their exceptional acts of heroism while on the job.
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    DRT Operators were recognized for their safe driving milestones.
    Safety & Security

    DRT Operators Celebrated for Safe Driving and Community Safety

    June 15, 2017
    On June 14, 32 Durham Regional Transit Operators were honored for their contributions to helping ensure that Durham Region is a safe place for residents and visitors alike.
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    More Frequent. More Direct. More Two-Way Service for Durham Regional Transit Commission

    June 3, 2016
    On June 27, Durham Regional Transit Commission (DRT) is making improvements to several routes, which will introduce more frequent, direct, two-way, and simplified transit services...
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    DRT Offers Free New Year's Eve Rides

    Dec. 23, 2015
    This holiday season, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is your easy, convenient and reliable service option for getting to your holiday destination safely.Thanks to the generous sponsorship...
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    Construction begins for Durham Region Transit’s New Maintenance Facility

    Nov. 25, 2015
    On Nov. 24, members of the Durham Region Transit (DRT) Commission welcomed Granville Anderson, MPP (Durham) on behalf of Steven Del Duca, minister of transportation, as well as...
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    DRT Needs Customer Input

    Oct. 8, 2015
    Durham Region Transit (DRT) is holding Public Information Centres during the weeks of Oct. 5, 12 and 19, seeking input from customers and residents on its Five-Year Service Strategy...
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    McKinley Named Deputy GM of Maintenance at DRT

    Sept. 30, 2015
    Audra McKinley is the new deputy general manager of maintenance at Durham Region Transit. McKinley has more than 10 years of professional experience in the transit industry. She...
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    DRT Service Enhancements Kick in Sept. 8

    Aug. 27, 2015
    On Sept. 8, Durham Region Transit (DRT) will introduce new service enhancements across Durham Region to increase frequency, improve GO Train meet services and implement new routings...
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    DRT Proposes Service Enhancements for 2015

    Feb. 19, 2015
    Durham Region Transit (DRT) wants to make life easier than ever before with proposed service enhancements that would improve transit across the region.At the public meeting of...