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Single-use masks, gloves and wipes are not recyclable and must be removed by hand by staff at our waste facility. This is not safe for anyone. Please put these ...items in a wastebasket lined with a plastic bag. When full, tie your plastic bag and place in your garbage. Securely tie all your garbage bags before placing them at the curb. Bag it. Tie it. Pitch it. Learn what goes where at york.ca/waste #yrwaste #ppe #bluebox

An individual that travelled on TTC Route 60 and YRT/Viva Routes 107, 165 has tested positive for COVID-19. For more information on dates and times, please visit https://www.york.ca//Public-Not/yrtconfirmedcasenovember6/

#ThanksTransit As a Facilities Inspector, Peter has been working at the office and in the field since the beginning of COVID-19. He performs regular inspections at our terminals and bus stops to ensure that a safe and clean environment is available to all York Region travellers. He also visits our conventional bus stops to perform an annual inspection of their condition. On top of these responsibilities, Peter helps resolve Facilities related concerns that are submitted to us by riders. Thank you, Peter and all of our Facilities maintenance staff for demonstrating the #SpiritOfYR!

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, York Region is pleased to offer free transit service throughout YRT and Mobility On-Request to veterans and immediate family of a deceased veteran. All vehicles will pull over at 11 a.m. (if safe to do so) to observe two minutes of silence.

#ThanksTransit As a Customer Service Ambassador, Hamsa has split her time between the contact centre and on-street since the beginning of COVID-19. In March, she was redeployed to the contact centre, where she assisted travellers with trip plans, real-time information and other travel related concerns. Now back on-street at our terminals, Hamsa assists customers with trip plans, fare purchases, route information and PRESTO related questions. Thank you, Hamsa, and all of our Customer Service staff for demonstrating the #SpiritOfYR!

This Sunday, November 1, clocks go back one hour. That means one extra hour of sleep, one extra hour of reading or one extra hour to spend doing something that makes you happy! If you're travelling, make sure to double-check the clock before leaving to catch your bus.

If you travelled on YRT/Viva Route 4 on Monday, September 21 between 3 to 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m., please be advised you may have been exposed to COVID-19. For more information, visit https://www.york.ca//confirmedcaseofcovid19ridingayrtsept/

#ThanksTransit As Transit Operators, Veerpal, Judy, Wilson and Amir have been on the front line helping those who need to travel get where they need to go. During COVID-19, all three along with their fellow operators, acknowledge the importance of transporting people, many of which are essential healthcare workers. Thank you, Veerpal, Judy, Wilson and Amir and all YRT, Viva and Mobility On-Request operators for demonstrating the #SpiritOfYR!

If you travelled on Route 90 or Route 16 on Tuesday, September, 15, 2020 between 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., please be advised that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. For more information please visit: https://www.york.ca//travelleronyorkregiontransittestsposi

#ThanksTransit As a Control Centre Inspector, Simon has been in the Control Centre since the beginning of COVID-19, monitoring travel across the YRT system. He helps keep all staff, including our social media team, informed of delays, collisions, detours, ongoing construction and more. He helps us deliver real-time updates to travellers on Twitter, so you can plan your trip accordingly. Thank you, Simon, and all of our Control Centre staff for demonstrating the #SpiritOfYR!

Today we will be highlighting York Region Transit staff from various departments as a way to say thank you for everything they have done to help us #MoveYR. Share your messages with us using the #ThanksTransit hashtag .

Today we welcome the most colourful season .

Parents and educators, we’ve put together child-friendly resources about COVID-19 symptoms, hand washing and sanitizing, wearing masks and much more. To download, visit york.ca/SafeAtSchool

An individual that travelled on YRT Routes 25, 83, 91A and 99 has tested positive for COVID-19. For more information on dates and times, please visit the below link.

If you walk, bike or ride vivaNext rapidways, you may see this sidewalk robot at work. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 a robot will check rapidwa...y boulevards for cracks and bumps as part of annual inspections. This is the Region’s first time using this new technology that can save costs and enhance efficiency. The robot will solely focus on its important task but there will be a person alongside it, ready to answer questions. YRT/Viva #MoveYR www.york.ca/roads

Parents, it’s important to equip and empower your children to be COVID-smart, particularly as they return to school this week. Learn more about how you can supp...ort your children in preparation of re-opening school at https://bddy.me/2GKYz7T York Region District School Board York Catholic District School Board

Is your child returning to school this September? Wearing a non-medical mask is mandatory when travelling on YRT. Please continue to wash your hands regularly & maintain a 2 metre physical distance from others where possible. Learn more at https://www.yrt.ca/en/riding-yrt-during-covid-19.aspx... City of Richmond Hill City of Vaughan City of Markham Town of Aurora Town of East Gwillimbury Town of Newmarket King Township Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Town of Georgina York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)

Back to school will be a little different this year . To make travelling on public transit easier, here are some things you need to know before travelling with us, including health and safety tips: http://yrt.ca/backtoschool

Beginning Sunday, September 6, YRT will have various schedule and route changes to adjust to changing customer demand, including increased service on some routes. See the affected routes at yrt.ca/ServiceChanges

Newmarket Terminal will close tonight beginning at 8 p.m. until Monday, August 24 at 4:30 a.m for rehabilitation of the roadway. Temporary boarding locations will be set up on the roadway in between the parking lot and terminal. Details: https://yrt.ca/en/news/newmarket-terminal-construction.aspx

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York Region Transit's Manager of Service Planning has been recognized by Mass Transit Magazine as one of their Top 40 Under 40 this year! You can read the story at https://www.masstransitmag.com//2020-40-under-40-adrian-ka. Congratulations, Adrian!

Physical, clear barriers are being installed around the driver's seat on all YRT and Viva buses, creating enough space between drivers and travellers to permit physical distancing. Wearing a non-medical face mask or covering on public transit is mandatory; however, when the barrier is closed it gives the driver the option to remove their face mask or covering. For more information, please visit yrt.ca/covid19.

We understand that seniors may be feeling hesitant to take regular public transit during this time. We recently introduced an on-request pilot transit service for seniors 65 and older for July and August. Learn more at http://yrt.ca/MOR65.

YRT’s over 130 routes are accompanied by over 900 waste units. Please DO NOT LITTER when you are done using your disposable mask. Place it in one of over 900 waste units located across the YRT system. Details: http://york.ca/COVID19

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