York Region Transit
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| Info | |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Region of York |
| Transit type |
Bus Paratransit |
| Number of lines |
94 10 (TTC Contracted) |
| Daily ridership | 22,709,612 (2013) |
| Headquarters |
50 High Tech Road Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | January 1st, 2001 |
| Operator(s) |
Veolia Transportation Miller Transit TOK Transit |
| Number of vehicles | 361 |
York Region Transit is the main transit provider for the residents of the York Region. York Region Transit provides services in 9 different municipalities that include; Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville and Township of King.
History
York Region Transit was formed on January 1st, 2001 which resulted in the merger of several different city-operated services. YRT was formed with the merger of Vaughan Transit, Markham Transit, Richmond Hill Transit and Newmarket Transit.
Fare Structure
2014 Fare Structure
Routes
| Route Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1-99 | 102-165 | 201-244 |
| 300-360 | 400-465 | 501-590 |
Current Fleet
| Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 to 014 | 2000 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R |
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| 224 to 233 | 2002 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Cummins ISM | Voith D863.3 |
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| 301 to 310 | 2003 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Cummins ISM | Allison B400R | ||
| 311 to 335 | 2003 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3 | ||
| 401 to 412 | 2004 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3 | ||
| 501 to 520 | 2005 | Van Hool | New A330 | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3 |
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| 541 to 570 | 2005 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 571 to 585 | 2005 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3 | ||
| 601 to 618 | 2006 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3 | ||
| 619 to 623 | 2006 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 701 to 730 | 2007 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 801 to 819 | 2008 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 850 to 868 | 2008 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II MAX | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 901 to 945 | 2009 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 980 to 996 | 2009 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II MAX | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 1001 to 1019 | 2010 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 1020 to 1038 | 2010 | New Flyer Industries | D40LFR | Cummins ISL9 | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 1060 to 1072 | 2010 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II BRT | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 1101 to 1120 | 2011 | New Flyer Industries | D40LFR | Cummins ISL9 | Voith D864.5 | ||
| 1160 to 1162 | 2011 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II BRT | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | ||
| 1195 to 1197 | 2011 | Chevrolet/Arboc | G4500/SOM26D | GM Duramax 6.6L | GM 6L90 | ||
| 9701 to 9704 | 1997 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 06.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
Retired Fleet
BRT Service
York Region Transit also operates a bus rapid transit service under the name VIVA.
