Durham Region Transit is raising its fares, starting Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1.

DRT explains that this fare increase is part of its “10-year strategy to invest in service enhancements, transition to a battery electric fleet, and offer new facilities and amenities.

DRT fares, starting July 1

• Adults

• Single-trip PRESTO tap: $3.84.
• Monthly PRESTO Pass: $138.24
• Cash (exact change only) and Open Payment (debit and credit card): $4.85.

• Youth (ages 13 to 19 years)

• Single trip PRESTO tap: $3.46
• Monthly PRESTO pass: $110.59.
• Cash (exact change only) and Open Payment (debit or credit card): $4.85.

• Seniors (ages 65 years or older)

• Single trip PRESTO tap: $2.53.
• Monthly PRESTO pass: $55.30.
• Cash (exact change only): $3.55.
• Open Payment (debit or credit card): $4.85.

• Children (ages 12 years or younger)

• Free.

• GO co-pay (transferring to or from GO Transit buses or trains)

• Free.