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Detour - Route 507 - North Street / Manvers Road in Newcastle
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 03:46 PM
When: Tuesday, May 6, to Friday, September 26, 2025
Route(s): 507
Due to a road closure on North Street / Manvers Road in Newcastle, from Concession Road 3 to King Street, Route 507 will detour via Arthur Street and Concession Road 3.
- Westbound trips will operate via Concession Road 3, Arthur Street, King Street, Mill Street, Edward Street, Brookhouse Drive, and King Street.
- Eastbound trips will operate via Mill Street, Edward Street, Brookhouse Drive, Arthur Street and Concession Road 3.
- Eastbound...
DRT partners with Shandex to dedicate bus shelter to honour late employee
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 04:34 PM
Durham 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.
Dedicated in memory of Jean-Paul Hamilton, a young Shandex employee who took the bus to work each day, the shelter stands as a lasting act of remembrance. It will serve hundreds of residents daily, while honouring someone who made a meaningful impact on...
New service alert – Route 618 connecting north Durham like never before
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2025 10:00 AM
Whitby, 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.
Route 618 is one of many DRT service enhancements, reflecting the 2025 Durham Region Budget's commitment to adding 69,625 transit service hours and providing more streamlined and efficient service to boost capacity and improve reliability.
Key Benefits of Route 618:
Durham Region Transit embraces inclusivity with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 03:26 PM
Whitby, 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. This program helps make public transit more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that individuals with hidden disabilities can travel with confidence.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program allows customers...
Service enhancements begin May 5, 2025
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:22 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On May 5, 2025, Durham Region Transit (DRT) service enhancements will begin. Reflecting the 2025 Durham Region Budget's commitment to adding 69,625 transit service hours, DRT service will be more streamlined and efficient to boost capacity and improve reliability.
When: Changes to DRT service will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Where: The transit network is being adjusted across Durham Region. All service enhancements can be found at DurhamRegionTransit.com/May2025.
Why: DRT is...
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