York Region Transit (YRT) schedule and route changes take effect Sunday, Sept. 1 to meet changing customer demand.
YRT service changes are:
- Routes 7 – Martin Grove and 96 – Keele-Yonge: Introducing Sunday/Holiday service
- Route 9 – Ninth Line: Restructuring to provide two-way service in Stouffville
- Route 25 – Major Mackenzie: Introducing Saturday service
- Route 33 – Wellington: Restructuring and renaming Route 33 – Wellington-Leslie; extending service to Davis Drive/Highway 404 Carpool lot via Leslie Street
Frequency and service improvements will be made on several routes. Learn which routes and how to plan ahead online
Back-to-school related changes
Starting Sunday, Sept. 1, YRT is reinstating school special routes for the 2024/2025 academic year and introducing two new school specials: 408 – Our Lady of the World School Special in Richmond Hill and 473 – Stephen Lewis School Special via Thomas Cook in Vaughan.
YRT services many York Region high schools and post-secondary schools with schedules designed for frequent travel during peak times in the morning and afternoon rush hours. Youth (ages 13 to 19) and adults (ages 20 to 64) can enjoy discounted fares through the PRESTO card, Mobile Wallet and Transit App.
Travelling to school with a bike? All YRT buses are equipped with two bicycle racks designed for easy handling. You pay regular fare but your bike rides for free. Ensure you have a properly fitted helmet when travelling on a bike or scooter.
For more tips to help you get ready for back to school, click here.
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, click here
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.