York Region Transit (YRT) service changes are taking effect this Sunday.
Schedule and route changes are being made to meet changing customer demand, according to a YRT news release.
YRT service changes effective April 28:
- Route 8 Kennedy extended for new service along Steeles Avenue between Old Kennedy Road and Kennedy Road in Markham
- Route 10 Woodbridge (new) will operate during weekday rush hours along Woodbridge Avenue, Langstaff Road and Portage Parkway between Kipling Avenue and SmartVMC Bus Terminal in Vaughan
- On-Request Gormley (new) will operate during weekday rush hours in the community of Gormley in Whitchurch-Stouffville; customers can request a ride from their home to Richmond Green Public Library, Honda Boulevard or Gormley GO Station
Frequency and service improvements will be made on several routes. Learn which routes and how to plan ahead at yrt.ca/servicechanges.
Public consultation for 2025 transit initiatives begins Sunday, May 5.
YRT is seeking your feedback on 2025 transit initiatives to help improve services. Learn about planned changes for the transit network, school specials and On-Request services and share your feedback at yrt.ca/TransitPlan.
The new YRT On-Request app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play. For more information about the On-Request app and to book trips, visit yrt.ca/OnRequestApp.
For major service alerts, news, travel tips and other relevant transit information, call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978), visit yrt.ca or follow @YRTviva on social media. Check out yrt.ca/livechat to chat live with us for quick answers to your transit questions.
