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Participate in the YRT Bike Auction on August 20

Support the United Way and get some new wheels!

The YRT Bike Auction will be held online on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in support of the United Way.

This is an annual auction of unclaimed bicycles left at YRT stop and terminal bike racks. Images of the bicycles and a brief description of their condition will be available for viewing on the auction site once it goes live. Please check back soon for updates.

All winning bidders will be contacted via email by 6 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Thank you for your feedback on the 2026 Annual Transit Plan

Thank you for your feedback on the proposed changes for 2026. Your input will help shape the 2026 Annual Transit Plan. 

As part of the Annual Transit Plan process, feedback on the proposed changes for 2026 was collected from May 4 to June 1, 2025. To learn about the proposed changes, visit the Annual Transit Plan page. 

You can now add your PRESTO card to Apple Wallet

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...

Improved On-Request service available in your area

On-Request is a ride-sharing service that allows you to request transit when and where you need it, within select service areas.

On-Request now offers more travel options within our expanded service areas where York Region Transit (YRT) routes are not available. If a route is available, On-Request will drop you off at the nearest bus stop so you can seamlessly continue your trip.

You can now travel to/from any address if a YRT route is not available for the following services:

• On-Request King

Download the new YRT On-Request mobile app

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...