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Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 01:32 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, York Region cycling maps and foldable paper buses will also be available.
We hope to see you there!
You can now add your PRESTO card to Apple Wallet
Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 03:48 PM
With PRESTO in Apple Wallet, you can tap to ride using your iPhone or Apple Watch!
Metrolinx is making it more convenient to choose transit by offering customers another way to pay their fare by tapping a digital version of the PRESTO card in Apple Wallet, on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
This new payment option is now available on York Region Transit (YRT), GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay (in Mississauga), Oakville...
Download the new YRT On-Request mobile app
Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 01:49 PM
Book a round trip between your home or any address and a preselected location in your service area using the new YRT On-Request App, available on the App Store and Google Play.
With a few taps, book an On-Request ride in the app and our technology will secure your trip and York Region Transit (YRT) vehicle.
How it works:- Book a ride for right now or a day in advance on your smartphone
- Request a pick-up or drop-off time
- Get picked up at your curb
- Pay your YRT fare
- Get dropped off at your chosen location...
Live Chat Tool Update
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:26 PM
Starting July 21, the Live Chat tool (in the bottom right corner) will have a new feature! Before starting a chat, you'll be able to choose the topic you need help with from a menu. This will make it easier for you to find answers, even outside of Live Chat operating hours. Of course, you can still chat with a Customer Service Representative during regular Live Chat operating hours. We're here to help!
Try it out and let us know what you think! There is an opportunity at the end of the chat to...
YRT fares changed on July 1, 2025
Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2025 12:01 AM
In November 2024, York Regional Council approved the 2025 budget which includes a 3% transit fare increase effective on July 1, 2025. 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
Discounted YRT fares continue to be offered through through the PRESTO card,