Durham Region Transit

The CIB to invest up to $68 million in Durham Region's battery electric buses

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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The CIB's investment will contribute towards a portion of the capital acquisition costs of the battery electric buses.

Key Points: 
  • The CIB's investment will contribute towards a portion of the capital acquisition costs of the battery electric buses.
  • A high priority in DRT's E-Mission Zero strategy , battery electric buses can improve the quality of life for Durham Region residents who will benefit from cleaner commuting options.
  • The implementation of up to 100 battery electric buses is estimated to save approximately 8,000 tonnes ofcarbon emissions per year.
  • I am pleased the CIB is making this important investment to support Durham Region's expansion of zero-emission buses.

Durham Region launches first-of-its-kind smart home voice app in Canada

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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In partnership with Qwhery, Durham Region is officially the first regional municipality in Canada to bring Regional services to smart home devicesthanks to the myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice App.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Qwhery, Durham Region is officially the first regional municipality in Canada to bring Regional services to smart home devicesthanks to the myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice App.
  • Now it's easy to find out about elected officials, Regional facilities, waste pick up, the nearest bus stop, and even when to expect the next Durham Region Transit bus.
  • After downloading the myDurham 311 Smart Home Device Voice App, just say, "Hey Google, talk to myDurham 311," or "Alexa, open myDurham 311."
  • The myDurham311 Voice App showcases how Durham Region is focused on improving the customer experience through an omnichannel approach.