Service Changes and Updates

Viva blue

Frequency and some schedule changes previously planned for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange in September 2023 are being postponed until further notice.

There will be no changes for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange at this time, with the exception of some schedule changes for Viva blue on Sundays/holidays.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

For further assistance, please call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978 or Chat Live with us.

Sundays/Holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Viva purple

Frequency and some schedule changes previously planned for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange in September 2023 are being postponed until further notice.

There will be no changes for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange at this time, with the exception of some schedule changes for Viva blue on Sundays/holidays.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

For further assistance, please call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978 or Chat Live with us.

Viva orange

Frequency and some schedule changes previously planned for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange in September 2023 are being postponed until further notice.

There will be no changes for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange at this time, with the exception of some schedule changes for Viva blue on Sundays/holidays.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

For further assistance, please call the YRT Contact Centre at 1-866-668-3978 or Chat Live with us.

Route 1 – Highway 7 

Weekdays:

Select weekday trips have been adjusted to improve connections with new bell times at Markham District Secondary School.

• The westbound 7:56 a.m. trip will be adjusted to depart at 7:53 a.m. to make a 12-minute connection with the morning bell time at Markham District Secondary School
• The eastbound 2:15 p.m. trip will be adjusted to depart at 2:19 p.m. to make an 18-minute connection with the afternoon bell time at Markham District Secondary School

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 2 - Milliken 

Sundays/Holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 77 minutes
• Evening – every 68 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 4 – Major Mackenzie 

Weekdays:

A new westbound trip will depart from Major Mackenzie West Terminal (stop 7356) at 2:46 p.m. to connect with the dismissal bell at Tommy Douglas Secondary School.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 7 – Martin Grove 

Weekdays:

An additional northbound trip will depart from Queens Plate Drive (stop 4994) at 4:38 a.m. to meet customer demand.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 16 – 16th Avenue 

Weekdays:

An additional eastbound trip will depart Woodbine Avenue/16th Avenue (stop 3078) at 2:44 p.m. to connect with the dismissal bell at St. Augustine Catholic High School.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 18 – Bur Oak 

Weekdays:

Select morning and afternoon weekday trips will be adjusted to improve connections with GO train trips at Mount Joy Station.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 20 - Jane 

Weekdays:

A new southbound trip will depart from Mosque Gate/Teston Road (stop 3833) at 4:57 a.m. to provide an earlier connection with TTC subway train trips at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 24 - Woodbine

Weekdays:

Frequency will be improved during rush hours to meet customer demand.

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Early morning – every 14 minutes
• Morning rush hour – every 11 minutes
• Midday – every 25 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 12 minutes
• Late evening – every 30 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Saturdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted to every 34 to 27 minutes.

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Sundays/holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted to every 35 minutes.

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 25 – Major Mackenzie

Weekdays:

Frequency will be improved during rush hours to meet customer demand.

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Early morning – every 24 minutes
• Morning rush hour – every 28 minutes
• Midday – every 63 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 29 minutes
• Evening – every 60 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 50 – Queensway

Weekdays:

Frequency will be improved during midday to every 32 minutes to meet customer demand and improve connections with Mobility On-Request North.

Schedules will be adjusted.

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Saturdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 53 minutes
• Midday – every 58 minutes
• Evening – every 52 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Sundays/holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 79 minutes
• Midday – every 86 minutes
• Evening – every 77 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 85 – Rutherford

Weekdays:

Frequency will be improved during rush hours to meet customer demand.

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning rush hour – every 16 minutes
• Midday – every 25 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 16 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 88 – Bathurst

Weekdays:

Frequency will be improved during rush hours to meet customer demand. Afternoon schedules will be adjusted to accommodate student travel from St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning rush hour – every 14 to 15 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 14 to 15 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 90/90B – Leslie 

Weekdays:

Schedules will be adjusted to accommodate student travel demand.

Route 90

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Early morning – every 11 minutes
• Midday – every 31 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 16 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Route 90B

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Early morning – every 19 minutes
• Morning rush hour – every 23 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 23 minutes
• Evening – every 19 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 91/91A – Bayview 

Weekdays:

• Schedules will be adjusted to accommodate student travel demand
• An additional afternoon trip on Route 91A – Bayview will depart Bayview Avenue/John Street (stop 2894) at 3:05p.m. to address overcrowding concerns at Thornlea Secondary School

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Midday – every 23 minutes (combined)
• Early evening – every 21 minutes (combined)
• Late evening – every 20 minutes (combined)

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 96 – Keele-Yonge 

Platform adjustment:

Route 96 – Keele-Yonge will service Platform 11 (stop 4192) instead of Platform 2 (stop 4184) at Newmarket Terminal to improve bus operations within the terminal.

Please note, Route 98/99 – Yonge (Late Night) will continue to service Platform 11.

Route 98 – Yonge 

Platform adjustment:

Route 98 – Yonge will service Platform 2 (stop 4184) instead of Platform 11 (stop 4192) at Newmarket Terminal to improve bus operations within the terminal.

Please note, Route 98/99 – Yonge (Late Night) will continue to service Platform 11.

Route 99 – Yonge 

Saturdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Midday – every 50 minutes
• Early evening – every 43 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Sundays/Holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 38 minutes
• Midday – every 49 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 105 – Dufferin 

Weekdays:

Schedules will be adjusted to meet customer demand.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 165/165F – Weston 

Weekdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Route 165

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Midday – every 50 minutes
• Evening – every 37 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Route 165F

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Saturdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 36 minutes
• Midday – every 40 minutes
• Evening – every 35 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Sundays/Holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 33 minutes
• Midday – every 33 minutes

First and last trips will be adjusted.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 300 – Business 

Weekdays:

Stop 1926 at Leslie Street/Commerce Valley Drive will be removed from afternoon trips.

Two additional morning trips will depart from Finch GO Bus Terminal (stop 2331) at 8:35 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. to address overcrowding.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 361 – Nashville Express (NEW)

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Starting September 5, 2023, YRT is piloting NEW Route 361 – Nashville Express to service the communities of Nashville and Sonoma Heights, and businesses in the Vaughan Enterprise Zone.

Route 361 will provide a quick and convenient option to connect to the TTC subway and GO Transit at Highway 407 Terminal, as well as Brampton Transit at Highway 7 and Vaughan Valley Boulevard.

Route 361 will service Platform 6 at Highway 407 Terminal (stop 7201).

At Highway 407 Terminal, connections can be made with Route 20 – Jane, Route 720 – Hwy 407 Terminal/Wonderland, the TTC Subway, and GO Transit. At Highway 7/Vaughan Valley Boulevard, connections can be made with Brampton Transit’s Route 501 – Züm Queen.

Weekdays:

• Will operate Monday to Friday during rush hours
• Frequency will be approximately every 27 minutes

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 404 – Markville Secondary School Special (NEW)

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Starting Monday, August 28, 2023, Route 404 will be introduced for students travelling to/from Markville Secondary School. The bus will meet the morning and afternoon bell times.

Please note that the YRT Trip Planner, Print Schedule and real-time tools will not reflect this change until September 3.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 418 – Pierre Elliot Trudeau School Special 

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Route 418 will be extended to provide service on the west side of Victoria Square Boulevard between Betty Roman Boulevard and Elgin Mills Road. This change will be a one-year pilot and evaluated for the 2024 school year.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 437 – St. Maximilian Kolbe School Special (NEW)

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Route 437 will be introduced for students travelling to/from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School. The bus will meet the morning and afternoon bell times.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 440 – St. Theresa School Special via Mill 

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Route 440 will no longer service Richmond Hill GO Station. Alternatively, customers may board the bus at stop 4401 on Centre Street, east of Pugsley Avenue, in the mornings; and depart the bus at stop 4400 on Centre Street in the afternoons.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 445 – St. Robert School Special to Bernard Terminal 

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Route 445 will no longer service Richmond Hill GO Station. Travellers may board at stop 2191 at Newkirk Road/Centre Street located approximately 150 metres from the GO Station.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 448 – Richmond Hill School Special via Valleymede 

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Route 448 will no longer divert and service Richmond Hill GO Station. Travellers may board at stop 2192 at Newkirk Road/Shelley Road located approximately 350 metres from the GO Station.

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 522 – Markham Local

Stop adjustment:

Stop 1550 on Butternut Lane will be removed from westbound trips. Passengers may board at stop 5285 at Participation House located approximately 70 metres west.

Route 720 – Highway 407 Terminal/Wonderland

Service Adjustments:

• Route 720 will be available seven days a week (weekdays, weekends and holidays)
• Schedules will be adjusted to match Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills Mall’s operating hours. First and last trips will be adjusted
• Special late evening service will be provided for Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

Route 760 – Vaughan Mills/Wonderland 

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Service adjustments:

• Route 760 will operate weekends/holidays
• Schedules will be adjusted to match Canada’s Wonderland and Vaughan Mills Mall’s operating hours. First and last trips will be adjusted
• Special late evening service will be provided for Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland

Visit our Trip Planner for updated schedules.

TTC Route 68B – Warden 

Weekdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning rush hour – every 23 minutes
• Midday – every 33 minutes
• Afternoon rush hour – every 21 minutes

Saturdays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 35 minutes
• Afternoon – every 22 minutes

Sundays/Holidays:

Schedules will be adjusted.

Frequency will be adjusted as follows:

• Morning – every 36 minutes

TTC Route 129A - McCowan North (effective October 8, 2023)

Weekdays:

Effective October 8, 2023:

An additional southbound trip will depart Major Mackenzie Drive/ Ridgecrest Road (stop 2976) at 2:29 p.m. and arrive at McCowan Road/ 14th Avenue (stop 3113) at 2:48 p.m. to connect with the dismissal bell at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy.

Mobility On-Request Mount Albert 

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Stop adjustments:

• Travellers will be picked up and dropped off at the front door of Foodland (19263 Highway 48); the bus stop sign (stop 4876) in the private parking lot will be removed. Note: This change was came into effect on Friday, July 28, 2023
• Travellers will continue to be picked up and dropped off at the front door of East Gwillimbury Public Library (19300 Centre Street). The bus stop sign (stop 7284) will be removed
• Travellers will continue to be picked up and dropped off at the front door of Mount Albert Variety & Gift (74 Main Street). The bus stop sign (stop 7283) will be removed

Visit the MOR Mount Albert service page for information. 

School Specials 

With the start of the 2023 / 2024 academic year, all 400-series School Special routes will be reinstated on September 5, except for the following routes (Monday, August 28, 2023):

• 404 - Markville Secondary School Special
• 424 - Keswick High School Special
• 462 - Maple High School Special

Route 31 – Aurora North

Transit options available:

• 33 – Wellington
• 96 – Keele-Yonge
• 98 – Yonge
• 434 – Cardinal Carter School Special via Wellington
• Viva blue
• Mobility On-Request Aurora and Oak Ridges

Route 42 – Berczy 

Transit options available:

• 1 – Highway 7
• 8 – Kennedy
• 16 – 16th Avenue
• 18 – Bur Oak
• 25 – Major Mackenzie
• 304 – Mount Joy Express
• 404 – Markville Secondary School Special (new route effective August 28, 2023, to accommodate students living in the south Unionville area travelling to Markville Secondary School)
• Viva purple/purple A
• TTC 129A – McCowan

Route 45 – Mingay 

Transit options available:

• 16 – 16th Avenue
• 25 – Major Mackenzie
• 301 – Markham Express
• TTC 129A – McCowan North
• 102D – Markham Road

Route 51 – Keswick 

Transit options available:

• 50 – Queensway
• 424 – Keswick School Special
• Mobility On-Request (MOR) Keswick
• MOR North

Route 57A – Mulock 

Transit options available:

• Viva blue
• 57 – Mulock
• 427 – Sacred Heart School Special via Newmarket High School
• Mobility On-Request (MOR) Newmarket
• MOR Newmarket Local

Route 58 – Mount Albert

Transit options available:

• 50 – Queensway
• 425 – Huron Heights School Special via Holland Landing
• Mobility On-Request Mount Albert

Route 84 – Oak Ridges 

Transit options available:

• Viva blue
• 88 – Bathurst
• 91B – Bayview
• 96 – Keele-Yonge
• 98 – Yonge
• 429 – Cardinal Carter/Aurora School Special
• 433 – Cardinal Carter School Special via Kingshill
• 436 – Cardinal Carter School Special via Parker
• Mobility On-Request Aurora and Oak Ridges

Viva blue A 

Transit options available: Viva blue 

Viva green 

Transit options available:

• Viva purple/purple A
• 24 – Woodbine
• 90 – Leslie
• TTC Route 68B – Warden

Why aren’t these routes coming back?

YRT’s ridership continues to grow; however, travel patterns have changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Majority of ridership demand is on main Regional corridors, such as Yonge Street, Jane Street and Highway 7. To support the traveller demand on these roads, transit resources including buses and service hours are being redistributed to support growth in these areas and the Frequent Transit Network (FTN). The FTN is being implemented in phases and consists of YRT routes operating at frequencies of 15 minutes or better, along busier roads in York Region, such as Yonge Street.

The discontinued routes have existing transit options available to connect travellers to the FTN (see list of route options above).

What is YRT doing with the resources saved from the discontinued routes? 

Resources are being redistributed to other routes and services with growing traveller demand. For example:

• Resources, including buses and service hours, are being redistributed to building the Frequent Transit Network (FTN); the FTN is being implemented in phases and consists of YRT routes operating at frequencies of 15 minutes or better, along busier roads in York Region, such as Yonge Street
  • YRT will continue to increase frequency on the FTN to improve connections to the Regional Express Rail network and GO Transit services
• With the discontinuation of Viva green, resources are being redistributed to supporting a future Leslie Street bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor. As per Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan and York Region’s Transportation Master Plan, there are long-term plans to introduce a new BRT line along Leslie Street, pending capital funding
• With the discontinuation of Viva blue A, resources including buses and service hours are being redistributed to improve frequency on Yonge Street (Viva blue) in both directions

What is happening with Route 10 – Woodbridge, Viva pink and GO Shuttle routes? 

• Route 10 – Woodbridge is planned to be reinstated early 2024; currently customers have the option of using Mobility On-Request Woodbridge, Viva orange, Routes 7 – Martin Grove, 13 – Islington, 12 – Pine Valley and 165/165F – Weston
• Viva pink is currently under review; more information will be communicated when confirmed
• 200-series GO Shuttle routes are currently under review; more information will be communicated when confirmed

How does Mobility On-Request work? 

How can I request for additional service or a change in service? 

Travellers are encouraged to share their feedback with us anytime, through one of the following methods:

• Submit an online feedback form
• Call us at 1-866-668-3978
• Live Chat with us

Customer feedback is reviewed regularly and taken into consideration when implementing service changes. In addition, YRT undergoes an annual public consultation process to gather traveller feedback on YRT services for consideration for the following year.