With over 500 vehicles in our fleet, YRT owns one of the largest bus fleets in Ontario.
Who owns York Region Transit?
YRT was created by the regional government in 2001 to combine the four municipally-managed transit authorities in the region: Vaughan Transit, Markham Transit, Richmond Hill Transit, and Newmarket Transit (Aurora Transit had merged with Newmarket in 1999).
Is York Region Transit part of TTC?
TTC in York Region
There are five TTC bus routes operating directly between York Region and the City of Toronto, offering you a convenient way to connect without changing buses.
Is YRT and Viva the same?
Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request by contacting 1-866-668-3978. Viva is YRT’s rapid transit service, the first of its kind in the GTA. Trips are frequent and flexible, making it easy for you to get to your destination at any time.
Where is York Region Transit?
Access York
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 17250 Yonge St.
Does Yrt take cash?
Yes. All payment methods are accepted on all Mobility On-Request services (PRESTO, YRT Pay app, Transit app and exact cash).
Do Viva buses take Presto?
Travelling on a Viva route
If using PRESTO, tap your card on the device next to the driver; your continuous travel and transfer is automatically calculated. If using the YRT Pay or Transit app, show the driver your activated mobile ticket or pass and tap the screen to show that the fare is valid.
Can you transfer from YRT to TTC for free?
Customers would not need to pay a second fare if they transfer between YRT and TTC services. Only the fare for the first service used would be charged.
Can I use TTC PRESTO on YRT?
Tap onto YRT with PRESTO
With a PRESTO card, you won’t have to worry about buying bus tickets, a paper monthly pass or having correct change to ride YRT. In York Region, with a tap of your PRESTO card, your fare is deducted from your account.
Can I use TTC monthly pass on YRT?
Can I use my TTC Monthly Pass to pay my YRT/Mi-Way fare on a TTC bus in York Region or Mississauga? No.
Can you tap your PRESTO twice?
Each time you enter and exit off the system or switch directions, just tap your PRESTO card again. As long as you are within your two-hour window you won’t be charged another fare. Watch a video tutorial on how to check your balance and transfer window in real-time through the PRESTO app.
Who makes Viva buses?
York Region Transit
Viva’s buses are referred to as Rapid Transit Vehicles (RTVs) by York Region Transit. Viva operates 56 Van Hool buses and 47 Nova buses.
Vehicles and fleet rosters.
| Make | Description |
|---|---|
| Novabus | Articulated LFS |
How long does YRT transfer last?
Proof of Payment and Transfers
Our fares let you travel on any YRT vehicle in any direction for two hours with just one fare. Fare is valid for two hours from time of issue/validation. Travel must be completed within two hours of fare issue/validation.
How much do YRT bus drivers make?
York Region Transit Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Driver salaries – 1 salaries reported | $65,279/yr |
| Analyst salaries – 1 salaries reported | $56,383/yr |
| Analyst salaries – 1 salaries reported | $101,252/yr |
| Customer Service Representative salaries – 1 salaries reported | $69,051/yr |
Is York and York Region the same?
The Regional Municipality of York, also called York Region, is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Simcoe and Toronto.
Is York Region upper tier?
Two-tier structures are formed by: an upper-tier municipality (such as the Regional Municipality of York or the County of Huron) two or more lower-tier municipalities (such as the City of Richmond Hill or the Town of Goderich)
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
What is YRT rate?
YRT Fare Chart
| Payment Methods | Adult1 | Child4 |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTO or YRT Pay/Transit App | $3.88 | $2.40 |
| Cash | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Monthly Pass | $154.00 | $65.00 |
| Ride to GO6 | Free | Free |
How much is a PRESTO card?
$6
When you buy your PRESTO card online it will take 7-10 business days to arrive. Get your PRESTO card for $6, plus a minimum load of $0.05.
What happens if you forget to tap off PRESTO?
If you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, an amount for Missed Tap Off or Underpayment will be deducted from your PRESTO card at the start of your next trip in the GO network.
Do you tap off Viva?
All you have to do is tap your card either on the PRESTO card reader at a vivastation before you board Viva, or on the on-board PRESTO machine on a YRT bus, and the system will automatically deduct the fare from your card’s balance (GO Transit riders also tap off at the end of their trip).