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YRT Fare Changes Coming July 1, 2026

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...

Join Us at YRT’s 25th Anniversary Spring Events

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...

You can now add your PRESTO card to Apple Wallet

With PRESTO in Apple Wallet, you can tap to ride using your iPhone or Apple Watch!

Metrolinx is making it more convenient to choose transit by offering customers another way to pay their fare by tapping a digital version of the PRESTO card in Apple Wallet, on an iPhone or Apple Watch.

This new payment option is now available on York Region Transit (YRT), GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay (in Mississauga), Oakville...

Download the new YRT On-Request mobile app

Book a round trip between your home or any address and a preselected location in your service area using the new YRT On-Request App, available on the App Store and Google Play.

With a few taps, book an On-Request ride in the app and our technology will secure your trip and York Region Transit (YRT) vehicle.

How it works: 

• Book a ride for right now or a day in advance on your smartphone 
• Request a pick-up or drop-off time
• Get picked up at your curb 
• Pay your YRT fare
• Get dropped off at your chosen location...

Take YRT to the Honda Indy

Getting to the Honda Indy is easy with YRT. We’ll provide more frequent service on select routes during the event to help you get there. Plan your trip in advance and review service updates and detour information before you travel.

Dates: August 14 to 16, 2026
Location: Markham Centre
Event Information: Visit City of Markham’s website

Getting to the Honda Indy is easy using YRT

From August 15 to 16, Routes 1 – Highway 7, 8 – Kennedy and Viva Purple will provide more frequent service during the Honda Indy.