On-Request app

When can I book my trips?

YRT On-Request now offers two booking options to maximize rider convenience:

1. Search for the soonest available pick-up time from the moment the request is submitted
2. Request a trip anywhere from 45 minutes to one day in advance. Decide if you want to be picked up at a certain time or if you want to arrive at your destination by a certain time. For an arrival request, your pick-up time will be determined based on trip distance and travel time

What if I don’t have a mobile device to book a trip with the app?

Call 1-844-667-5327 and a Customer Service Representative will assist you.

Note: Ride times may be updated to accommodate other riders. Please check the YRT On-Request App for the most up-to-date pick-up time. Although this feature is only available through the app, all riders will receive text message updates (when applicable) when the vehicle is 30, 15 and 5 minutes away, and upon arrival. For riders who cannot receive text messages, please be ready at the time or window communicated to you over the phone by our Customer Service Representative.

What service type do I select when booking in the app?

When booking a trip in the YRT On-Request App, you will need to select from one of three service types: On-Request, On-Request Local or On-Request GO. Please see below for a list of service types:

Is there a waiting period after I book my ride?

When booking next available pick-up, an exact time is provided. You will receive update notifications by text message when your ride is 15 minutes away, 5 minutes away and upon arrival.

For advance bookings, a 15-minute pick-up window will be provided at the time of booking. The app will provide text message notifications when your vehicle is 30 minutes away, 15 minutes away, 5 minutes away and upon arrival.

What if I need to transfer between On-Request services?

If your journey spans more than one On-Request service area, Customer Service Representatives will assist with trip planning using all available On-Request services and YRT routes. Our goal is to provide you with the best available travel plan.

If you are connecting to a YRT route or other On-Request service, please use our pre-booking option and request an arrival time at the required bus stop or drop-off location. Remember to consider traffic delays, road conditions, etc. when selecting your arrival time. If you are travelling on a YRT route that is running late, please call 1-844-667-5327 to reschedule your connecting On-Request trip.

Can I save my favourite destinations?

Is On-Request service for everyone or only Paratransit clients?

YRT On-Request service is available for everyone to use. Paratransit is a separate service for registered clients.

How do I recognize the correct vehicle if there is more than one?

Look for the driver’s license plate number on your app. It is also included in all same-day text message notifications sent in advance of the vehicle's arrival. 

Can I bring shopping bags or boxes?

Yes, riders are welcome to bring a maximum of four shopping bags on the trip. There is a bag limit in place so that we can offer everyone a comfortable shared journey with adequate space. Please ensure each shopping bag weighs less than 10 pounds.

Our vehicles cannot accommodate big boxed items. Small boxes that are similar in size to shopping bags are fine. The same 10-pound maximum weight applies.

The total number of bags or small boxes cannot exceed four items.

Do I tip my driver?

No, you do not tip. Although it is similar to a ride share/taxi service, this is a public transit service.

Why can’t I message my driver?