Business Plan
YRT’s 2026-2030 Business Plan sets the strategic direction for transit service expansion and investment across York Region over the next five years.
The 2026-2030 Business 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.
View the YRT 2026-2030 Business Plan (PDF 4.3 MB)
Business Plan Vision and Principles
Vision:
Be a desirable travel option in York Region, connecting people to places.
Key Principles:
- Financial Responsibility
- Equity and Diversity
- Safety
- Innovation
- Customer Focus
New Network Maps
YRT has created new network maps that we plan to implement over the next five years as part of the 2026-2030 Business Plan. The updated maps include the:
- Frequent Transit Network (FTN)
- Express Network
- Overnight Network
The new network maps will guide the expansion of bus services to meet changing travel needs, support the growing population and provide transportation to jobs in York Region. The implementation depends on budget approval and will be prioritized based on customer feedback and ridership demand. The plan is to continue expanding the networks in subsequent five-year business plans.
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Routes on the Frequent Transit Network (FTN) provide frequent and direct service along major roadways and connect riders to busy locations. Over the next five years, we plan to increase the frequency of the routes. FTN (Tier 1): Viva routes offer frequent and high-capacity service along York Region’s busiest roads. They will operate, at a minimum, from 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week. FTN (Tier 2): Base routes provide frequent and direct service along major roads. They will operate, at a minimum, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. View Frequent Transit Network Map (PDF 92 KB) Proposed minimum frequencies (how often a bus starts the route) in minutes, for FTN Tier 1 and FTN Tier 2 routes are outlined in the table below.
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| Express Network |
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Express routes connect residential and business areas to busy locations and transit hubs, while reducing travel times by having a limited number of stops and/or travelling on highways and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Over the next five years, we plan to add new routes to the network. Feeder route: Provides direct service between residential, commercial, and/or industrial areas and high-demand locations (e.g., bus terminals, subway stations, recreational facilities) to facilitate convenient transfers with other regional transit systems or access to popular destinations. For example, Route 300 – Business Express connect Richmond Hill Business Park with the TTC Subway at Finch GO Bus Terminal. Overlay route: Provides limited-stop service on high-demand corridors (major roadways), supplementing base routes along major roadways. For example, Route 320 – Jane Express supplements Route 20 – Jane. |
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YRT is developing a new overnight network which will provide a basic level of service and coverage along select major roads. Overnight routes will operate 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., seven days a week. The plan is to continue expanding the overnight network as resources become available in future years. |
Transit Service Guidelines
YRT’s Service Guidelines help ensure that transit services are accessible, safe and reliable. These guidelines provide clarity and consistency when planning, adjusting and expanding services, while still allowing flexibility to meet customer needs and community expectations in an accountable, equitable and efficient manner.