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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...

Celebrate YRT’s 25th Anniversary with us!

York Region Transit is turning 25!

To honour this milestones, we will be hosting special events, displays and contests throughout the year. Be sure to check back regularly for updates on upcoming events. 

Transit Memories Contest 

York Region Transit is celebrating 25 years of connecting people and communities, and we want to hear from you! 

What has transit meant to you over the years? 

As we celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear the moments that made transit meaningful to you. Whether it was your...

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...

Your Ride, Your Say: Help Shape the Future of Transit in York Region

York Region Transit (YRT) is planning service and route improvements for 2027, and we want your feedback!

Visit the Annual Transit Plan page from May 3 to 31, 2026, to learn about proposed changes for next year and provide your feedback using the interactive map. 

What kind of feedback can you provide? 

Residents are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions, including: 

• Feedback on route changes, connections and schedules 
• Requests for more frequent service on your bus route 
• Suggestions for new or...