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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 Stories
The 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...
Civic Holiday Service
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 03:07 PM
Civic Holiday: Monday, August 3
All YRT services and TTC routes in York Region will operate Sunday/holiday schedules. Visit our Trip Planner or Service Schedules page to plan your trip.
YRT Contact Centre and Live Chat hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Paratransit customers:
The Mobility On-Request Paratransit Contact Centre is closed on weekends and statutory holidays. If you require a paratransit trip on Tuesday, August 4, please ensure you call us before 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Traveller's...
Take YRT to the Honda Indy
Posted on Friday, July 24, 2026 10:48 AM
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.
YRT service updates and detour information will be posted on this page once confirmed. Please check back for updates.
Dates: August 14 to 16, 2026
Location: Markham Centre
Event Information: Visit City of Markham’s website
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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!