York Region Transit (YRT) service changes take effect Sunday, November 3, 2024

October 30, 2024
YRT offers veterans free rides in honour of Remembrance Day, new e-tickets app and transit fare assistance

Newmarket – York Region Transit (YRT) service changes will take effect Sunday, November 3, 2024. Schedule and route changes are made to meet changing customer demand.

YRT service changes effective Sunday, November 3, 2024

  • Viva blue operating between Bernard Terminal and Finch GO Bus Terminal will be renamed Viva blue B
  • Viva pink will be discontinued to reduce duplication of service along Yonge Street and Highway 7; travellers can continue to use Viva blue/blue B on Yonge Street and Viva purple/purple A on Highway 7; resources saved from discontinuing Viva pink will be used to improve frequency on Viva blue/blue B and purple/purple A to match ridership demand
  • Route 320 – Jane Express and Route 360 - Vaughan Mills/Wonderland will adjust to meet ridership demand for holiday season shopping and Winterfest

Frequency and service improvements will be made on several routes. Learn which routes and how to plan ahead at yrt.ca/servicechanges

Veterans Ride Free on YRT for Remembrance Day

On Monday, November 11, 2024, York Region is pleased to offer free transit service to veterans and immediate family of a deceased veteran. Veterans and one companion can ride free by identifying themselves to YRT and On-Request operators by showing a uniform, medal, beret or blazer. The immediate family of a deceased veteran may also ride free by carrying something that identifies their relationship, such as an identification card or service papers.

To honour the sacrifices made for all Canadians, at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, all YRT and On-Request services will observe two minutes of silence by pulling over and stopping vehicles (safety permitting).

NEW PRESTO E-Tickets app

In late November, YRT will be transitioning all e-ticket purchases to PRESTO E-Tickets. The YRT Pay app will be discontinued and travellers will no longer be able to purchase e-tickets in the Transit app. All unused tickets will automatically be transferred to PRESTO E-Tickets. Regular PRESTO card use is unaffected by the change. Travellers can learn more at yrt.ca/PRESTOeTickets

Save 50% on your fare with the Transit Assistance Program (TAP)

The York Region Transit Assistance Program (TAP) helps make transit more affordable for eligible residents. Participants will receive a 50% discount on regular adult single ride PRESTO fare. This includes a two-hour transfer window. For eligibility and what you need to apply, visit yrt.ca/TAP  

For major service alerts, news, travel tips and other relevant transit information, call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978), visit yrt.ca or follow @YRTviva on social media. Check out yrt.ca/livechat to chat live with us for quick answers to your transit questions.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to over 1.25 million residents and 57,000 businesses with more than 629,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available at york.ca/RegionalServices

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Media Contact:

Melissa Pinto, Corporate Communications, The Regional Municipality of York 
Cell: 437-997-6821
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