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Take YRT to the Honda Indy
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2026 03:21 PM
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.
Dates: August 14 to 16, 2026
Location: Markham Centre
Event Information: Visit City of Markham’s website
Getting to the Indy using YRT
From August 15 to 16, Routes 1 – Highway 7, 8 – Kennedy and Viva Purple will provide more frequent service during the Honda Indy. Visit the Trip...
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...
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!
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...