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Fare changes are coming July 1

In November 2024, York Regional Council approved the 2025 budget which includes a 3% transit fare increase effective on July 1, 2025. 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

Discounted YRT fares continue to be offered through through the PRESTO card, 

Plan your trip and book your On-Request rides with Citymapper!

What is Citymapper? 

Citymapper is a transit app that can help you plan your trips with ease. It offers real-time information and now includes the option to book On-Request rides directly through the app. 

How will this new feature work? 

Enter your starting address and destination in the Citymapper app, and it will find the best route for you, using bus routes and On-Request services. If your trip includes On-Request, you will be able to book that portion directly in Citymapper.  

To book your ride in...

Mobility On-Request Paratransit is updating their ride booking system

Mobility On-Request (MOR) Paratransit will be updating their ride booking system from March 15 to 22, 2025. During this period, the Automated Phone Line (IVR), YRT Ride OnDemand app and Ride On-Demand Booking System will be unavailable. To schedule a trip during this time, please call 1-866-744-1119. 

As part of the update, you will receive a new Rider Identification (ID) number. Your new ID number is included in the Spring edition of the MOR Newsletter which you should receive by the end of March...

Plan your whole trip, including On-Request with the Transit App!

Trip planning will be easier in January 2025! Soon you will be able to plan your entire trip, including the On-Request portions through the Transit App.

How will this new feature work?

Put your starting address and destination in the Transit app and it will find the best route for you, using bus routes and On-Request services. If your trip includes On-Request, there is now a direct link in the Transit App that will take you to the YRT On-Request app to book your trip.

What is On-Request?

On-Request is...

Debit and Credit will no longer be accepted at ticket vending machines

Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) allow travellers to purchase single fare tickets at terminals and vivastations throughout York Region. As of January 1, 2025, we will only accept exact cash payments at TVMs. Credit and debit cards will no longer be accepted as payment options at TVMs, however, you may continue to pay your fare using your credit or debit card at the PRESTO machines. For more information, please visit our Credit and Debit Card page.