York Region Transit/Viva bus fares set to increase on Canada Day
yorkregion.com
June 26, 2016
By Lisa Queen
While cash fares will remain unchanged, others riding YRT/Viva public transit will start paying more to ride the bus beginning Canada Day.
Fares for PRESTO cards, monthly passes and tickets will increase by about 2 per cent as of July 1.
For example, an adult ticket will go to $3.50, up from $3.40.
A student ticket will increase to $2.70, up from $2.60.
A seniors/child ticket will be bumped up to $2.20, up from $2.10.
An adult pass will climb to $140, up from $136.
A student pass will increase to $105, up from $102.
A seniors/child pass will go to $59, up from $57.
An express pass will jump to $162, up from $157.
The cash fare will remain the same at $4 and the express cash fare will remain at $4.50.
For a full list of fares, visit yrt.ca
Ridership of YRT/Viva increased 22 per cent over the last five years, to 22.1 million in 2015, up from 18.3 million in 2009.
YRT/Viva officials said they are continuing to expand and improve services in order to meet customer needs and growing demand.
Highlights of service improvements include:
- Dial-a-Ride service, an on-request service available in the Towns of East Gwillimbury, Georgina and designated areas of Newmarket
- Implementation of Newmarket pulse network which will synchronize schedules allowing customers to transfer routes in a shorter period of time
- Implementation of Frequent Transit Network initiative, in phases, improving frequency on base routes
- Implementation of new express route between the Park & Ride lots in Newmarket, Aurora and the Beaver Creek employment area
- Implementation of TapRide, a mobile app that allows customers to book on-demand trips on Route 56 - Gorham-Eagle, Dial-a-Ride service between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on weekends
- Construction of rapidways on sections of Highway 7 and Yonge Street.
For planned service changes, major service alerts, news, travel tips and other relevant transit information call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (668-3978), visit yrt.ca or follow YRT/Viva on Facebook and Twitter. Download the official YRT/Viva app for real-time service information on iOS and Android mobile devices, available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
