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Durham Region Transit (DRT)

605 Rossland Road, East
Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
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Durham Region Transit
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The Durham Region Transit Commission was established as a municipal services board, effective Jan. 1, 2006.

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Durham College utilized DRT experts, open data and mentors to support its students participating in the university’s transit Hackathon event.
Durham College utilized DRT experts, open data and mentors to support its students participating in the university’s transit Hackathon event.
April 14, 2025
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Durham Region Transit receives first six BEBs.
The BEBs will allow DRT to assess and plan for the agency’s transition to a full fleet of zero-emission buses.
Sept. 9, 2024
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From left to right: John Henry, regional Chair and CEO, DRT; Brian Reilly, director, investments, CIB; Marilyn Crawford, deputy mayor for the town of Ajax and chair of the Transit Executive Committee for Durham Regional Council; Doug Proska, managing director, EnerFORGE; Mylene Tassy, vice president, sales and marketing, Nova Bus; Bill Holmes, general manager, DRT.
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 ...
April 27, 2023
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Participants in the partnership between Durham Regional Transit and the Abilities Centre’s Pathways program.
The one-day session features an outline of DRT’s services, website, apps and how to use the PRESTO fare payment system.
Feb. 14, 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...
Feb. 10, 2023
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A rider using a PRESTO machine to pay for their transit ride.
The transit systems join GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Mississauga’s MiWay and Oakville Transit, which already accepts credit payment.
Jan. 24, 2023
The agency’s service restoration plan includes a phased-in approach to reintroducing service as travel patterns change.
July 13, 2020
The grant value is approximately C$195,000 (US$145,340) over two years to support project management requirements for the proposal.
June 10, 2020
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Throughout 2019, the 29 employees celebrating Safe Driver milestones drove approximately 7,748,498 million miles.
June 2, 2020
The plan focuses on improving service, increasing access and continuing fare incentives to the region east of Toronto.
March 5, 2020

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New Flyer of America
New Flyer battery-electric and clean-diesel buses
New Flyer will supply Durham Region Transit with seven Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses and 36 Xcelsior® 40-foot clean-diesel buses while Solaris will be delivering...
March 12, 2025

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DRT explains the 60-foot articulated buses are well-suited for the constant onboarding and disembarking along the PULSE 900 Highway 2.
June 6, 2019
The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee discussed the 2019 Durham Region Transit Business Plan and Budget at its scheduled meeting.
March 12, 2019
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Dawn Sutton and Katherine Watson receive national award.
Durham Regional Transit bus operators Dawn Sutton and Katherine Watson were recognized for their exceptional acts of heroism while on the job.
Nov. 8, 2017
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DRT Operators were recognized for their safe driving milestones.
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.
June 15, 2017
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...
June 3, 2016
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...
Dec. 23, 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...
Nov. 25, 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...
Oct. 8, 2015
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McKinley served as chair of the CUTA Prairie Provinces & Territory Chapter.
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...
Sept. 30, 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...
Aug. 27, 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...
Feb. 19, 2015
It’s convenient. It’s flexible. And now it’s even easier to switch to Presto in Durham Region. Passengers can now buy and load Presto fare cards at the Pickering Town Centre Guest...
Feb. 11, 2015
The Regional Municipality of Durham is improving transit service on Highway 2 with the official opening of its first segment of bus-only lanes.
Nov. 3, 2014
It may have been a chilly September day but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 144 golfers who attended the 10th annual Durham Region Transit golf tournament, in support of...
Sept. 30, 2014
Using the Presto electronic fare card, riders no longer need to fumble with change and paper tickets on DRT.
Sept. 11, 2014
Durham Region Transit (DRT) has officially retired the last non-accessible bus in its fleet of more than 200 vehicles.
Aug. 28, 2014
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Vincent Patterson has been named the new general manager of Durham Region Transit.
Durham Region Transit (DRT) has a newly appointed general manager.
April 17, 2013