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Veterans ride YRT free in honour of Warriors’ Day
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 11:00 AM
The Regional Municipality of York will honour Canadian war veterans this Warriors' Day by offering free YRT service to war veterans and immediate family members of deceased veterans on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Veterans and one companion are free to travel all day, system-wide without charge. Veterans can identify themselves to YRT and On-Request operators by showing any of the following items: uniforms, medals, berets or blazers.
The immediate family of a deceased veteran may also ride free by...
Celebrate YRT’s 25th Anniversary with us!
Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2026 12:01 AM
York Region Transit is turning 25!
Transit Memories Contest: Thank You for Sharing Your StoriesThe 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...
Community Events
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2026 01:15 PM
Come say hello to YRT and other York Region Public Works staff at these community events.
Learn more about transit services and road improvement projects in your community, and pick up some swag while you're at there. YRT system maps and foldable paper buses will also be available.
We hope to see you there!
Moving to 2030: YRT's 5-Year Business Plan
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2026 10:24 AM
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...
PRESTO E-Tickets Moving to PRESTO App and Website
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2026 09:05 AM
Starting April 11, PRESTO E-Tickets will move to the PRESTO app and PRESTO website. E-Tickets will no longer be sold through the current PRESTO E-Tickets app or website.
Any e-tickets you’ve already bought can still be used through the PRESTO E-Tickets App until they are moved into the PRESTO app and website on April 12.
Your e-tickets will move automatically, but taking a simple step by April 12 will help you easily access them in the upgraded PRESTO App/website:
If you already have a PRESTO App...