![[NEW BUS, 4K] Viva (YRT) - Blue (New Flyer XD60 2605)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreihxntf2a27wlhpylgfkqu4j4deizdzj6go5to2egtkxuapmg4sem4)
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Visitors can help themselves to free, complimentary cardstock models (referred to as "fold-a-bus" models by York Region Transit) at the end of the exhibit! This specific model is double-sided, and features a New Flyer XD40 in the YRT 25th and Viva 20th anniversary liveries, respectively.
And finally, at the end of the exhibit, you're able to help yourself to double-sided anniversary themed #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT "fold-a-bus" models!
🧵 | 6/6
📸 | 19/02/2026
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An extension of the "Viva: The Bus Rapid Transit Journey" booth, this banner shows various photographs of the many customer pop-up engagement booths hosted over the years.
A close up of the YRT/Viva transit memorablia and items on display in a glass cabinet, including a small selection of photographs!
A booth showing off various York Region Transit (YRT) fare media and information handouts over the years. Its accompanying banner pays homage to the transit agencies that operated in York Region prior to the 2001 amalgamation.
A close up of the YRT fare media and information handouts on display in a glass cabinet, accompanied by a small selection of photographs!
Public relations/community engagement over the years, including displays of authentic #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT fare media, memorablia, information handouts, and photographs.
🧵 | 5/6
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A booth showing off an authentic York Region Transit (YRT) Viva oneRide ticket machine from 2005. Its accompanying banner shows the evolution of fare payment, including Viva oneRide ticket machines and the introduction of the PRESTO card.
A booth showing a pair of transit seats in Viva-branded moquette padding. The banner shows the maintenance and evolution of the York Region Transit (YRT) fleet.
A booth with various YRT/Viva memorablia and items are displayed in a glass cabinet, with construction and milestone photos presented on the accompanying banner to the right.
Booths covering the evolution of fare payment methods, fleet development & maintenance, and journey of #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT 's Viva network.
🧵 | 4/6
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A booth showing a modelling concept of a VivaStation in a street corridor, and the construction progress behind the many maintenance facilities, terminals, bus shelters, and VivaStations presented on the accompanying banner to the left.
A view of the modelling concept of a VivaStation in a street corridor. The concept model was produced by Peter McCain Architectural Models Incorporated.
A booth focusing on #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT transit infrastructure, including a miniature, concept model of a VivaStation envisioned for Viva services.
🧵 | 3/6
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A booth showing off the evolution of the Mobility Plus service provided by York Region Transit (YRT), including an authentic Mobility Plus sign from 2001. The banner shows an evolution of the vehicles used by the Mobility Plus service over the years.
A reproduction copy of what a typical York Region Transit (YRT) bus sign would've looked like in 2001.
A booth paying homage to the viligant duties performed and fulfilled by York Region Transit (YRT)'s Enforcement and Security, including a uniform hat typicaly worn by a Special Constable in 2005.
Booths covering the history of #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT 's Mobility Plus service, as well as their Transit Enforcement & Safety program.
🧵 | 2/6
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A cabinet showing off old, various memorablia and items from York Region Transit and the transit agencies that operated before its amalgamation.
To celebrate 25 years of #YorkRegionTransit / #YRT, an exhibit was set up in the York Region Administration Centre!
Can't check it out in person? Here's some photos that I've taken of each booth from my most recent trip up to York Region!
🧵 | 1/6
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![[NEW BUS, 4K] Viva (YRT) - Yellow (New Flyer XD40 2576)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreibngqm7arsh3wmfjsrcxwi4gvg7oh4t5hma5pd4kmaffwulm6n5oa)
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Another #GTA #AdventuresinTransit from Southlake Health to Home... projected ETA is 12:46pm.
Just boarded #YRT #VIVAYellow
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![[4K] YRT - Route 522: Markham Local (ElDorado E-Z Rider II BRT 1066)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreiczukb5cxpjxsm3vylawdtdhtou2i4jk6ze56noff5fpec2ygcija)
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Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 New Flyer XD40 2209 passes the railroad tracks just outside of Newmarket GO station. Its destination board reads "viva yellow to HIGHWAY 404 PARK AND RIDE."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 New Flyer XD40 2210 makes the final stretch down to the Davis Dr Highway 404 Park and Ride on the eastbound leg of the Viva Yellow. Its destination board reads "viva yellow to HIGHWAY 404 PARK AND RIDE."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 New Flyer XD40 2208 arrives at the Highway 404 Park & Ride, about to finish its eastbound run on the Viva Yellow. Its destination board reads "viva yellow to NEWMARKET TERMINAL."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 New Flyer XD40 2208 stands at the Viva Yellow platform at the Highway 404 Park & Ride, waiting for passengers before starting its westbound run back to the Newmarket Terminal. Its destination board reads "viva yellow to NEWMARKET TERMINAL."
The three bus-keteers!
As interim replacements for #YRT 's aging #Viva Van Hool A300 fleet, three 2022 New Flyer XD40s were converted to Viva service, exclusively running on the Viva Yellow (for now)!
📸 | 15/08/2025
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![[4K] YRT - Route 300: Business Express (New Flyer D40LF 605)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreiefz3kf7up2rxwmlhwtpi6biw6yvddmxlkouynb7jmsuoxrd7euuu)
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![[4K] Viva (YRT) - Yellow (New Flyer XD40 2208)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreib37hrfb5i4v737beoqm52t3qqajn53cjo7xbf6lmhkauzzxiqxfq)
Viva (York Region Transit) 2005 Van Hool A330 5133 takes on passengers at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. Its destination board reads "v i v a o r a n g e to MARTIN GROVE RD."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic 1384 makes the turn out of the Richmond Hill Centre Terminal on the Viva Purple. Its destination board reads "viva p u r p l e via HIGHWAY 7."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 Nova Bus LFS Artic 2290 arrives at Newmarket Terminal, about to make the turn into the terminal grounds to finish up its run on the Viva Blue. Its destination board reads "viva blue to NEWMARKET TERMINAL."
Viva (York Region Transit) 2022 New Flyer XD40 2210 makes the final stretch down to the Davis Dr Highway 404 Park and Ride on the eastbound leg of the Viva Yellow. Its destination board reads "viva yellow to HGIHWAY 404 PARK AND RIDE."
Happy 20 years of BRT in #YRT!
#Viva launched on this day in 2005, with flashy infrastructure and a dedicated BRT fleet. It may have various issues, but I'm sure YRT will iron these out more in the future!
📸 | 29/06/24, 17/04/25, 21/06/25, 15/08/25
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On this day 20 years ago, York Regional Transit started operations on their bus rapid transit division VIVA.
Did you ride it in it's first year?
#YorkRegion #YRT #YRTVIVA #Bus #BRT #BRTYorkRegion #Markham #RichmondHill #Newmarket
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MiWay 2017 New Flyer XD40 1712 makes the turn out of its platform at Humber College, en route back to City Centre. Its destination board reads "107S EXPRESS."
Züm (Brampton Transit) 2024 New Flyer XD60 2490 arrives at Humber College, finishing up its long journey from Lisgar GO. Its destination board reads "511 ZUM STEELES VIA GATEWAY TERMINAL."
York Region Transit 2007 New Flyer D40LF 717 departs from its platform at Humber College. Its destination board reads "7 MARTIN GROVE to HUMBER COLLEGE."
Toronto Transit Commission 2024 New Flyer XE40 CHARGE NG 6000 sits idle on layover at the Humber College bus terminal. Its destination board reads "SORRY... NOT IN SERVICE."
Bringing students together...
Humber College has a transit terminal for four transit agencies: #MiWay, #BramptonTransit, #YRT, and the #TTC. One day, the #FinchWestLRT will open its doors here, too!
📸 | 18/07/2025
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![[4K] YRT - York Pride Shuttle to Newmarket GO (New Flyer XD40 2207)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreih7nz4oiucpgdvec3f7zpy45s4jx3uljxarblndtplzmkflmrlvj4)
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Beginning August 31, York Region Transit will expand On-Request hours and coverage for riders across Whitchurch-Stouffville.
stouffville.bulletpointnews.ca/local-news/y...
#Stouffville #YorkRegion #YRT #Transit
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![[4K] YRT - Route 99: Yonge (New Flyer D40LF 575)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreidne5wlshvynho7ymlxscqpkvpogta5w246kfalhpu5finovhrski)
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![[4K] Viva (YRT) - Orange (Van Hool A330 5145)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreicivbf6i7fxar6no6pl4nfqdcwykpza4tkosx5xhtyvdwmegiijcm)
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York Region Transit is launching a one-year trial of weekend Route 9 bus service in Stouffville starting June 29. Riders should also prepare for fare increases set to take effect on July 1.
stouffville.bulletpointnews.ca/local-news/w...
#Stouffville #YorkRegion #YRT #Transit
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![[4K] YRT - Route 320: Jane Express (New Flyer XD60 2014)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreifcqzt5vx245xnetsb6asip4fpmdgpqtykbpfsil44bfdq4f7pt3q)
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It includes new service increases, restructured routes and the discontinuation of some routes.
Link in bio.
#yorkregion #yrt #mtso
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![[4K] Viva (YRT) - Blue (Nova Bus LFS Artic 2275)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreih7lkuc566kf7amelznjoemftrlhwxqn4wd6mm72fsnbrg4gdbwsa)
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York Region Transit saw record-setting ridership in 2024. Regional leaders are now pushing for permanent adoption of the One Fare Program and continued investment in sustainable transit expansion.
stouffville.bulletpointnews.ca/local-news/y...
#YorkRegion #Transit #YRT
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![[4K] YRT - SmartVMC Bus Terminal Departure (Van Hool A330 527)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreidddsnn6gsxhwi6lkp5rxpic5q3dwckhia52caouq5v5d52jwhkdm)
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Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) 2006 Orion 07.501 HEV 1102 makes the turn into Pioneer Village station's bus terminal. Its destination board reads "35B JANE via HULLMAR."
York Region Transit (YRT) 2005 Van Hool A330 519 sits on standby at the SmartVMC Bus Terminal. Its destination board reads "NOT IN SERVICE."
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) 2007 Orion 07.501 NG HEV 1364 arrives at Pioneer Village station on an overcast afternoon. Its destination board reads "35B JANE via HULLMAR."
York Region Transit (YRT) 2005 Van Hool A330 530 offloads its passengers at SmartVMC Bus Terminal before going out of service. Its destination board reads "NOT IN SERVICE."
Old will always be gold!
With the #TTC and #YRT now having 18-19 and 20 year buses, they are now amongst the handful of venerable units of this age -- which is why I was out to catch these units today!
📸 | 04/04/2025
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Do you live in York Region and care about the future of your transit network? Become the City Lead for York Region (encompassing Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, etc). Apply now by sending your resume to moretransitso@gmail.com!
#vaughan #yorkregion #richmondhill #yrt #markham #ontariotransit
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![[4K] YRT - Route 99: Yonge (New Flyer D40LF 574)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e6qw2hhsbxeketfoeq6nxi2x/bafkreigwhvsorwqnnln75epbnyu7un6kigzvwe7d52cj4bahjtsvcqc3je)
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