Transit News
YRT/Viva offers GO Transit customers other transit options
Effective Monday, April 5th, GO Transit will discontinue the Route 62 - Newmarket "B" GO Bus service.
YRT / Viva provides transit services across York Region with convenient connections to TTC and Brampton Transit services.
YRT Routes 98 and 99 – Yonge and Viva blue operate seven days per week along Yonge Street between Newmarket GO Bus Terminal and Finch GO Bus Terminal.
Viva blue operates on Yonge Street between Newmarket and Finch GO Bus Terminals.
YRT Route 98 – Yonge North operates on Yonge Street between Newmarket GO Bus Terminal and Bernard Terminalin Richmond Hill.
YRT Route 99 – Yonge South operates on Yonge Street between Bernard Terminal and Finch GO Bus Terminal.
YRT/Viva Fare Options
Tickets: Discounted sets of 10tickets are available and offer a 20 per cent savings off adult cash fares. Zone upgrades may apply.
Passes: The Adult Monthly Pass is transferable and offers unlimited use during the month it is valid. The GTA Weekly pass is also available.
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YRT/Viva Street Furniture Program Public Information Centres
YRT/Viva invites you to attend any of our three upcoming Public Information Centres (PICs). Come out to our Coordinated Street Furniture program PIC and offer your valuable input.
- Design Planning Discussion
When: Thursday, February 4, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Elgin West Community Centre
11099 Bathurst Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0N2 - Design Concepts Review
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond Hill Public Library
1 Atkinson Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H5 - Proposed Final Design Presentation
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Newmarket Public Library
438 Park Avenue
Newmarket, ON L3Y 1W1
If you are unable to attend one of our PICs and wish to request a copy of the presentation, or would like to provide feedback, email us at transitinfo@york.ca
Find out more about the Coordinated Street Furniture program.
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Introducing RideNow real-time bus updates
Beginning January 18th, tell us what your bus stop number is online, by email or by phone and our
real-time technology tells you the next five times a bus is due at your stop. Get more details on RideNow.
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YRT/Viva fares freeze for 2010
York Region Transit (YRT), Viva and Mobility Plus fares will remain unchanged for 2010. York Regional Council has approved the existing fare structure to remain in place due to the current economic situation.
As operational expenses and ridership demands continue to increase, we will be reviewing our services in an effort to improve efficiencies and keep costs contained.
The price of the GTA Weekly Pass will increase to $52.00 effective January 3, 2010. See related article below.
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GTA Weekly Pass fare increase effective January 3, 2010
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a fare increase, effective January 3, 2010. Starting January 3, 2010, the new price of the GTA Weekly Pass will be $52.00. To view all new TTC fares for 2010, please visit the TTC's website at http://www3.ttc.ca/News/index.jsp
Visit the Fares page for more information on the GTA Weekly Pass.
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MyTransit Newsletter - February 2010
The February 2010 edition of MyTransit is now available!
In this issue:
- Welcome to 2010
- Save money, ride more with your Monthly Pass
- How to YRT/Viva: Make safety your priority
- New Viva vehicles rolling in
- New chip card readers
- VivaNext rapidways construction begins
- Service changes effective February 14, 2010
- New Viva orange routing
- Where to purchase YRT/Viva fare media
Download this issue now: MyTransit - February 2010 (Adobe PDF 661 KB)
Missed an issue? Visit the MyTransit archive for previous editions.
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Mandatory fastening of mobility devices effective Nov. 5
Effective November 5, 2009, the proper fastening of personal mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and scooters, will be mandatory on all YRT and Viva vehicles.
For added safety, customers staying on their mobility devices during travel must use the lap belt as required by the Highway Traffic Act, section 106 (3). Your bus operator will assist you with securing the device and using the lap belt.
If you choose to use the rear-facing self-serve spaces on YRT buses, a lap belt must be used where provided. Securing of mobility devices is not required for rear-facing positions.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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PRESTO smart card coming 2011
YRT/Viva has partnered with the Government of Ontario and transit agencies across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Ottawa to offer commuters a more convenient way to travel.
The PRESTO smart card is an electronic fare card that can be used with all partnering transit agencies. Used with PRESTO card readers in transit stations and vehicles, the system calculates the lowest fare for your trip and deducts the fare from the balance on your PRESTO card.
PRESTO is being rolled out in stages. YRT/Viva’s turn is scheduled for 2011.
For more information on PRESTO, visit www.prestocard.ca
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Transforming transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Keep up-to-date with the Government of Ontario’s transportation initiatives in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA):
Metrolinx
Metrolinx was created by the Government of Ontario to develop and implement an integrated multi-modal transportation plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) — the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Toronto, the City of Hamilton and the four surrounding regional municipalities (Durham, Halton, Peel and York). Its mandate includes providing seamless, coordinated transportation throughout this region, which is Canada’s largest and among North America's most rapidly growing. Click here to visit the Metrolinx website.
findtheway.ca
Your portal for transportation information in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Click here to visit findtheway.ca
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Park your bike and ride YRT/Viva
YRT/Viva has over 150 bicycle racks at over 65 locations across York Region. Think green and ride blue by locking your bicycle at a select YRT or Viva bus stop, then hop on YRT/Viva to continue your journey.
For a list of YRT/Viva bike rack locations, please click here.
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