York Region Transit reducing service amid coronavirus pandemic

680news.com
March 23, 2020

York Region Transit (YRT) says it is reducing service on most of its routes starting Monday, until further notice.

The transit service’s website says the decision was made in response to “COVID-19 and a significant decrease in ridership.”

In order to promote social distancing between passengers travelling together and for transit operators , the YRT says customers are now required to board only from the middle or rear doors on all YRT and Viva routes. Passengers with mobility issues may still board from the front doors.

In addition, passengers are asked to pay before boarding where possible or pay after getting off the bus at the station or terminal.

The YRT is also conducting daily disinfection and cleaning of buses, terminals and rapidway stations.