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York Region Transit is turning 25!

Transit Memories Contest: Thank You for Sharing Your Stories 

The Transit Memories Contest is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their memories of YRT. We were inspired by the stories submitted, highlighting the many ways transit has connected people, communities and important moments throughout the years.

From first bus rides and daily commutes to unexpected encounters and lasting friendships, your memories have helped us celebrate this...

In November 2025, York Regional Council approved the 2026 budget which includes a 3% transit fare increase effective on July 1, 2026. The fare increase will help cover rising operating costs due to high inflation and help support the cost of delivering service to the Region. Over the next several years, transit will continue to make investments to improve service for travellers.  

* Children five years and under ride free

To help make transit more affordable, YRT offers various discounts and fare...

York Region Transit (YRT) is celebrating 25 years of service, and we invite you to celebrate with us this May at our Spring Anniversary Events!

YRT was established in 2001, bringing together previous transit systems to create a single, seamless transit network serving all nine York Region municipalities.

YRT’s success over the past 25 years wouldn’t be possible without the support of our riders. We’re grateful for every journey you’ve taken with us.

Join us at our Spring Anniversary Events and...

The York Region Transit (YRT) 2026-2030 Business Plan outlines how we plan to expand and enhance transit service to support York Region’s growing communities and changing customer and travel needs over the next five years. 

York Region is expected to grow to 1.4 million residents and 745,000 jobs by 2031. The Plan responds to York Region’s dynamic and rapidly evolving communities and builds a roadmap for public transit to be a desirable travel option to connect people to places.

The 2026-2030 Business...