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YRT will provide service to the Recreational Outdoor Campus (ROC) in the Town of Georgina.

The ROC's official opening date is Saturday, December 20, 2025, weather permitting. Visit the ROC's website for more information, including hours of operation.

On-Request can take you there!

On-Request North-Central can take you to the ROC seven days a week, including holidays.

Visit the On-Request North-Central page for details.

YRT riders using the Citymapper app can now benefit from a new feature that shows when a bus travels off its regular route.

Citymapper uses real-time bus GPS data to track YRT buses and compare their paths to the planned routes. If a bus skips a stop multiple times, Citymapper identifies a detour and updates the map to show the change.

The updated map shows blue lines for the route that the bus is taking and “x’ icons for the missed stops along the scheduled route. The detour alert will be removed...

York Region is offering the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents.

Eligible TAP participants can receive a 50% discount on regular adult single ride York Region Transit (YRT) fare using a PRESTO card. This includes a two-hour transfer window. After 40 trips, rides are free for unlimited travel for the remainder of the calendar month.

Reminder: Participants need to reapply for the TAP every year.

For more information including eligibility and how...

Starting November 3, our Live Chat tool (in the bottom right corner) will include a new feature for Mobility On-Request Paratransit riders!

Before starting a chat, you’ll be able to choose the topic you need help with from a menu of preselected options. You will also be able to chat with a Trip Reservationist to book your ride.

This update will make it easier to find answers—even outside of Live Chat hours.

You can still chat with a Customer Service Representative during regular Contact Centre hours