Durham Region Transit Committee Discusses Service Updates
The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee convened on December 4, 2024, to address several key issues concerning transit services.
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On Demand Service: The committee noted that the On Demand service is currently operating at 240% over capacity. Plans to address these capacity challenges will be included in the 2025 budget, with a detailed strategy expected early next year. Public forums will be held to engage residents in the planning process.
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Fare-Free New Year’s Eve Service: Durham Region Transit will offer fare-free transit from 7 p.m. on December 31, 2024, until 4 a.m. on January 1, 2025, across all services.
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Service Schedule Adjustments: Minor schedule changes were implemented on December 2, 2024, to accommodate seasonal demand. Specific service levels for the holiday period include:
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December 23: Regular service
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December 24: Weekend service
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December 25: Special service with 30-minute frequency on routes N1 and N2, and 60-minute frequency on routes 902 and 916
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December 26: Special service for Boxing Day
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December 27-28: Regular service
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December 29-30: Weekend service
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December 31: Regular service
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January 1: Regular service
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January 2: Weekend service
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Upcoming Changes: Further minor schedule and route adjustments are planned for January 6, 2025, to improve service reliability. Details will be available on the Durham Region Transit website.
The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to manage increased demand and improve transit services in the region.
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