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YRT Fare Changes Coming July 1, 2026

Posted on Monday, June 08, 2026 12:01 AM

In November 2025, York Regional Council approved the 2026 budget which includes a 3% transit fare increase effective on July 1, 2026. 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

To help make transit more affordable, YRT offers various discounts and fare...

Canada Day service

Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2026 01:27 PM

Canada Day: Wednesday, July 1

All YRT services and TTC routes in York Region will follow Saturday 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 (including Canada Day, July 1, 2026). If you require a paratransit trip for July 1 or 2, please ensure you call us before 7 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026...

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Game On! Ride YRT to the FIFA World Cup in Toronto

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026 03:56 PM

As Toronto prepares to host FIFA World Cup games, YRT makes it easy to be part of the action. Avoid game-day traffic and parking hassles.YRT has a variety of routes that connect with TTC and GO Transit so you can get there worry-free.

Make the most of your trip to the FIFA World Cup

Plan your trip ahead of time:

  • Use ourTrip Planner to plan your YRT trip and look up bus schedules

  • Use the Citymapper Appto plan your trip, including transfers to other transit agencies, such as TTC and GO Transit and access real-time...

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

Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:16 AM

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...

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Join Us at YRT’s 25th Anniversary Spring Events

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026 01:35 PM

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...