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Winter Weather Alert
Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 04:10 PM
York Region continues to clean up our roads after the significant winter storm. All routes will continue to operate and follow regular schedules but may experience delays as road conditions change. YRT winter maintenance contractors have been clearing snow at over 4,800 bus stops and vivastations daily. The work will continue 24/7 until it is completed.
As our crews work to clear Regional roads, we remind residents to slow down and give yourself extra time to get to your destination safely. Stay...

Plan your whole trip, including On-Request with the Transit App!
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 04:28 PM
Trip planning will be easier in January 2025! Soon you will be able to plan your entire trip, including the On-Request portions through the Transit App.
How will this new feature work?
Put your starting address and destination in the Transit app and it will find the best route for you, using bus routes and On-Request services. If your trip includes On-Request, there is now a direct link in the Transit App that will take you to the YRT On-Request app to book your trip.
What is On-Request?
On-Request is...

Take On-Request to the ROC in Town of Georgina
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 04:00 PM
YRT will provide service to the Recreational Outdoor Campus (ROC) in the Town of Georgina.
The ROC's official opening date is Friday, December 20, 2024, weather permitting. Visit the ROC's website for more information, including hours of operation.
On-Request can take you there!
On-Request North-Central can take you to the ROC seven days a week, including holidays. Travellers may present their ROC season pass or ROC employee ID to the operator as proof of payment.
Visit the On-Request North-Central page

Debit and Credit will no longer be accepted at ticket vending machines
Posted on Friday, December 06, 2024 04:37 PM
Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) allow travellers to purchase single fare tickets at terminals and vivastations throughout York Region. As of January 1, 2025, we will only accept exact cash payments at TVMs. Credit and debit cards will no longer be accepted as payment options at TVMs, however, you may continue to pay your fare using your credit or debit card at the PRESTO machines. For more information, please visit our Credit and Debit Card page.

York Region Transit E-Tickets Moving to PRESTO E-Tickets
Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2024 01:51 PM
On November 5, 2024,York Region Transit (YRT)e-tickets can be purchased through the PRESTO E-Tickets app. This allows travellers to purchase and use YRT e-tickets anywhere, anytime, through the convenience of their smartphones. The app is available in the App Store or Google Play.
E-tickets are a great option for occasional or group travellers with many benefits, including:
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Paying the e-ticket discount price versus paying cash fare, for more information visit our Fare page
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The option to purchase and activate tickets for...