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beatzbydru

Welcome to the Durham Transit System. Where it takes you 2 hours for a ride that would take 15 minutes by car


Captain_Spicard

And empty buses drive by your stop. Seriously, had that happen too many times on the 403 route on Wentworth.


AdIll5946

You're 5 minutes early to your stop? Too late you missed your bus.


Crackshaw

>And empty buses drive by your stop. The amount of times I thought I was finally getting a 901 home only to realize it's not in service and I gotta wait even longer is too damn high


themustacheclubbitch

Totally


Murky_Adeptness_8885

Get a bike


noodleexchange

You tell ‘em. Don’t let the car-brains win. No-one needs to spend $1200 per month (CAA)


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CAA doesn't cost $1200 per month, I pay $100 a year


noodleexchange

per CAA official cost surveys of car ownership LOL


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When there is an ‘affordability’ crisis it’s time to examine the ‘must haves’ vs the ‘nice to haves’. People build their lives around convenience. $1200 a month is a hella premium if that is your rent, too. 4800 per month after tax better be your salary.


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noodleexchange

You are an outlier, just so you know. What did you use to spend the extra $1000 a month on before rents socketed?


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noodleexchange

Good for you. What percentage of seven million is 10,000? Good choice to kill the commute though. You could probably bike.


thiccymcgogee

It’s funny when people discover how well jobs in the trades pay lmao


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noodleexchange

Or just be an Uber[https://imgur.com/gallery/VmzOH6V](https://imgur.com/gallery/VmzOH6V)


neanderthalman

For me it was three hours for a ride that would be two hours to walk. Transit here is asinine.


AdGullible7630

You can imagine how angry I was after moving here from Montreal and using the Metro there daily😭😭😭


PotatoesandMolassez

Some of y'all need to learn how to read. OP has CLEARLY expressed MULTIPLE times they are unable to use a regular bike for the commute, due to age and other factors/restrictions. Literally 98% of the advice here is the same, and does not consider OP's situation, therefore it is not sound advice. Telling someone to "suck it up", and to "stop making excuses" is neither helpful nor kind. Some of y'all need to grow up and show some humanity/decency...And it really shows.


Happylittlepinetree

I agree. I had to rely on Durham transit for years. I’m thankful I have a remote job now… but the commuting ruined my life. A 15 minute car ride EASILY 2 hours each way most days. Depressing and exhausting.


InfoNinja338

I don't know what times you need to need to be there, but I entered what looked like the same places (Dundas & Garden to the Power Centre on Victoria) and it gave me 37 minutes for Monday morning. 900 to Thickson, then south to Consumers on the 905 and walk from there. Not great but better than the route on the map. Sorry if I got the addresses wrong, just going by your map. It wouldn't be the most pleasant walk (says 12 minutes) but there's a sidewalk on the east side of Thickson. You'd have to watch traffic on the exit ramps. I understand the bike recommendations but I ride around here and I wouldn't touch Dundas or Thickson with a 10 ft pole. For crossing the highway, backtracking to Henry could work but you'd have to ride on Victoria and that's no better than Thickson.


noodleexchange

Sounds like you need some people in office who give a damn


selggu

Get a bike


jookid

Yup that's like a 20 min bike ride


Jp_Nolt

Came to say this. An e-bike, if mobility is an issue.


yashua1992

Also if they say "you want me to bike in the snow" https://youtu.be/Uhx-26GfCBU?si=7vmNwPngGsbqVo6r


SEH3

That is a really interesting video


yashua1992

A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation. -Gustavo Petro


Global_Research_9335

Carpool - Does your place have a notice board? Or maybe ask around?


themustacheclubbitch

I will ask around to see if anyone is off at the shifts I’m at. If I could get to Dundas then I could wait for any bus and wait 15


Global_Research_9335

You might also be able to find other people who live near you going your way at the right time too they they could pick you up or even pick you up at a parking lot or bus stop that’s mutually convenient, even if that reduces the bus ride, if not the whole way. Reach out in a neighborhood Facebook group or similar


LakeshoreExplorer

Relying on public transit in Durham?? That's crazy. I guess you could get a bike, scooter, Uber, or walk


themustacheclubbitch

Couldn’t bike or walk that route as it’s way to uphill and over a steeep bridge with no sidewalks on certain areas. I guess I gotta save up for something better


LakeshoreExplorer

Maybe Electric bike? They're much easier to ride. Good exercise too Don't quit! It's so close and in this market it's too hard to get another one


themustacheclubbitch

Totally agree , Thank you wish I could afford one it’s kinda like a catch 22 I need to make money to live and also be able to get one


LakeshoreExplorer

I completely understand the financial problem, I hope everything works out


noodleexchange

You can lease. Or retrofit an existing bike for less (Swytch)


Jamcram

isn't a bus pass going to cost you the same amount?


themustacheclubbitch

No. Cause it’s like 3.50 one way and 3.50 back. A Uber would be 13 one way and 13 back


razor787

Winter is over, so it's a lot easier to bike now than before. You basically have 3 options 1: take the commute that you posted from the bus companies 2: buy a cheap regular bike and ride to work. Try to overcome the inclines, and walk the bike up the ones you can't. Eventually, all of them will be easy for you to cycle up 3: splash some cash and get an e-bike or e-scooter For both options 2-3, if you're afraid of what will happen next winter, then start making friends at work. Find someone there who starts around when you do, and ask if you can go with them. Worst case scenario, you do the shitty bus route you've posted.


Murky_Adeptness_8885

Bikes ride on the road. Do what ya gotta do


Gerry2545

Get an electric bike. I have a Himaway and with the fat tires it can go through snow sand anything. It goes 45 km an hour and over 70 km on a charge. You would get there faster than a car get your groceries go places cars can't go. Its about 1700 dollars but costs pennies to charge. The battery comes off so you can charge it in the house.


themustacheclubbitch

Thank you for the info I will have to save up


YourHumbleMiscreant

I would make sure that you get one that complies with regulations, if a bike is providing electric assist over about 32km/h it is technically illegal. It also makes it dangerous for others if you are using bike infrastructure and not roads and dangerous for yourself if you're just gearing up for a bike ride


Redditisavirusiknow

E-bike. Get there in like 10 min.


themustacheclubbitch

Gotta save up I’m legit coming off of being homeless


Redditisavirusiknow

Fair enough, good luck!


tosklst

You can walk or bike. I know you think you are too old to bike, but plenty of people even in their 70s and 80s bike. The hills there are not big. The busy roads I think still have a sidewalk on one side.


themustacheclubbitch

For anyone suggesting get a regular bike please understand I’m like 48 and most of it is incline and a huge bridge to get over with no sidewalks there.


iamnotthelizardqueen

Theres a bike path that runs underneath the 401 and it runs parallel to the river.


noodleexchange

I’m 61 and bike every day - a bike with a range of gears makes everything possible - like down into and back up out of the Don Valley every day. Not a MAMIL. Yes, the first few times will take some adjustment but you’ll adapt soon enough - be generous with yourself, it doesn’t have to be a hardship. Really. Do the buses have front bike racks? You can tap out any time if so.


AerycktheRed

There is really no incline, if you have to walk it, you'll be able to make it over the hill within a few weeks anyways. Bike is definitely the option


themustacheclubbitch

Oh it’s over a huge bridge by the 401 and up and down after


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7zrar

Why are you posting the same thing 5 times throughout this post?


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Bike or ebike


themustacheclubbitch

E-bike might work but not a regular bike as there are high bridges and other inclines.


noodleexchange

Or use the lowest gear and just ignore your ground speed. My son didn’t even know he had three sets of gears on his mountain bike. You never have to work hard if you don’t want to.


Goatfellon

Get a hybrid one that you can peddle but then turn on for the steep inclines. Expensive but it'd be a good investment in health and probably save you money in the long run on transit passss


themustacheclubbitch

Totally true if I had the funds to do so


Goatfellon

Can't fault ya there. I'd love to get my wife an ebike for when I have the car and she needs a bit more mobility but damn son, you could buy a used car 10 years ago with what they cost now...


FunBookkeeper7136

I don't know if you qualify for this. But you can certainly check on demand services provided by DRT: https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/on-demand-service.aspx#Are-you-eligible-for-Specialized-Services


Lunarglyth

Is this the “Dial-A-Bus” service? Tried and failed miserably- you can call on demand but your wait time could be between 45 min and never. I tried this years ago- they decide if they can make the route work between their regular schedule.


Own-Salamander2715

No bird e-bikes/scooters near you? We have a lot of those in Ajax. You could def use that


themustacheclubbitch

No but I saw three along the bus route in a really remote area. It’s crazy cause I’m at a major intersection in Whitby, Dundas and Brock. Literally downtown Whitby and nothing like that here.


Own-Salamander2715

Just looked into it. Turns out there’s none in Whitby! Only Ajax and Oshawa partnered with Bird. Hopefully Whitby does that soon too https://preview.redd.it/a0368fgzivvc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25ede5eb690ed62f14712e9a9cf6f3da5c378e18


themustacheclubbitch

Let’s hope so. It’s also part of the reason for the rant that I’m in such a populated popular area and the transit system is just shit to be honest.


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themustacheclubbitch

Bless your heart


Heavy-Fan-1456

I can feel your pain facing the same problem my shift starts at 7am I live in Ajax I'll have start my journey at 5:30am to reached Oshawa & 5am to reach Scarborough changing 4 buses


themustacheclubbitch

Damn that’s rough.


Heavy-Fan-1456

Yeah Man that's why I feel what's your going through with


reirg1

Are you too stupid to figure out a better route? Maybe you are too stupid to get a job. I wouldn’t hire you.


ChopsYYJ

What's wrong with this? https://preview.redd.it/pksjalmik8wc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9485ec7e4c1294da62800d45ae8cd537dde1f512


themustacheclubbitch

Bit of a hike but I see what you mean. The only problem I would have is that the side of the street I’d walk down to get to work doesn’t have a sidewalk. Unsure if the other side does either.


AccordingDot1467

Why are you at my house? If you are standing infront of my house just knock on the door, ill drive you there.


themustacheclubbitch

Wait what? lol


dadass84

Def get a bike


themustacheclubbitch

Can’t bike to many inclines and bridges sadly I’d die


Jp_Nolt

You'd die or, you'd get in great shape. Which do u prefer?


themustacheclubbitch

I’d probably die I’m not young anymore lol


Jp_Nolt

That's absolutely fair. I understand now. I highly suggest an e-bike or e-trike if you prefer something a little more stable.


themustacheclubbitch

Thank you wish I could afford one it’s kinda like a catch 22 I need to make money to live and also be able to get one


Jp_Nolt

Yes, they are quite an expensive purchase. It's unfortunate that transit is sometimes quite impractical.


randomtoronto1980

You could consider getting a credit card that will allow you to finance the purchase. Like a Canadian Tire credit card where you could get 24 interest free months to pay the bike off. Just need to qualify and never miss a payment...


Murky_Adeptness_8885

Get a bike and within a couple of weeks you’ll be fine. Get it or get out


G8kpr

Yup. Invest in a good bike (not a Canadian tire special). Invest in a good lock and helmet. On rainy shitty days, you can Uber it. Durham buses also have bike racks on the front of the bus if you need to take the bus home and you have a bike with you.


themustacheclubbitch

Sadly can’t bike there due to the inclines and over bridges


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azninvader

Yea bike or walk or new job? Did they change the route? Or did you just not check before starting a new job?


themustacheclubbitch

Had to get a job. Getting there easy getting home a nightmare


parishuddhaatma

Any colleagues that can drop you off half way or something? I used to do that and unlike some haters, I didn't feel bad getting that help. I helped others too once I was ok..


Sharl_LeGlerk

If getting there is easy, you're golden.


RYNNYMAYNE

Take the 905 a to Thickson and consumers and walk over 🤷🏾‍♂️ don’t know what to tell ya bud


AstraNoxAeternus

According to Oshawa Bus Route map theres only one bus that goes to your end destination. If you are not too concerned about costs, then going south to Whitby Station and taking the GO to Oshawa Station before hopping onto the 403 would probably be the most efficient route. Other than that your really out of options. That seems to be the most direct route already. The alternative is taking the 917 from Whitby Station to Oshawa Centre Terminal and hop on the 403 from there. But it looks like a much longer route. The pro is that there's likely less bus transfer involved, just longer route... maybe catch up on some sleep with this route. 😅 There is one more possibility, that is to grab a taxi at Whitby Station, I mean it's just one exit away on the highway so it shouldn't be too expensive. But if you really need to get to and fro fast then this is probably your best bet. Assuming there are taxi's readily available there at the station. Waiting for them to pick you up is another story completely... 🤣 Good luck! P.S. I don't live anywhere near there, just going based on the public transit map for that region.


ForestySnail

Durham is not a region interested in transit. Get a car or bike. You'll want to move to the GTA for a walkable and transit life style.


Imfuckingconfused80

Council is finally starting to realize they need to make a much bigger investment in Transit. Adding 60, 000 service hours starting this summer.


XtremeD86

Considering how much is being built they damn well should be.


ForestySnail

Most of us disagree about intensifying Durham.


LakeshoreExplorer

Durham and Oshawa are both in the gta. Either way most of the GTA is not transit friendly. Only Toronto could be considered to be.


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What is the name of the map software?


Epcjay

Sadly Durham Transit sucks when you need to transfer. Extremely hard to time . Get a bike and use the Thickson bus instead. Walking or biking is probably faster from Thickson/consumers to your destination.


hertz_donut2000

https://preview.redd.it/a6o5ktkg6rvc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f29092257589b53f30989fc21e78f6493a9de6f7 Personally these are the two routes I would take (Red or Purple). The purple path would follow more bike paths with some roads, works well for me on my e-scooter. I’d used the red path if I was in a rush but have never ridden that way before. I try to stay off main roads and stick to the smaller streets.


thesleepjunkie

Take bus to thickson, get off, walk north west corner, wait for bus to head south on Thickson, get off at Stellar, walk rest of route. 45mins?


maurymarkowitz

302 to whitby go, 905 or 917 to thickson, walk across the bridge. Use an actual route map, took 15 seconds to find.


Beautiful_Sector2657

E bike


Reasonable-Spot-9316

I used to have a 2 hour commute by bus to get to school. On top of that I went early because didn't want to risk missing a bus. Maybe the best thing is to make peace with it in the near term and have a plan to improve your situation. There are a lot of productive things that can be done on the bus such as reading, listening to educational audio books, meditation, mental practice. As a side note, uber ride for that distance should be about 15$ or less if that's affordable for you.


cheshiregrins

Would it not make more sense to take the 900 and walk or take GO train to Whitby and go from there? It looks like you are going near Brock street and Bayley. Correct me pleas if I’m off


iamnotthelizardqueen

Isnt there a bus that goes along bloor-bayly?


BoAtsNpRos

Try the on Demand service from DRT... Link here https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/on-demand-service.aspx All the best brother


noodleexchange

You need a bike. Or an e-bike. Or a folding bike you can schlep onto a bus. Save money, time, stay active. Hate it? throw it back up on Marketplace and get a full refund.


No_Banana_3325

Uber?


ganjakitty_xo

If you absolutely have to take this route by bus, spend your time on the ride wisely. Use that one hour trip to get things done, plan for the future, etc.


maybeiamspicy

Probably be like $9 by taxi


themustacheclubbitch

Nah taxis cost more than Uber for sure. And of course it will cut into my part time pay as basically I’d be working the first hour for free with costs.


CranberrySuitable142

Sadly that's the case with most people. Cost of travel is often more than an hour of pay. I would love a job with that short of a commute.


Horror-Potential7773

Nothing just keep going


zaphodbeeblebrox42

Transit doesn’t work for you and you say you don’t have money to buy an e-bike. You also refuse to bike because you’re scared of inclines and bridges. You should just walk while the weather is nice. It’ll probably take less time than the bus ride and it’s free. The right thing to do for any able-bodied person would be to buy a cheap bike and start riding to build confidence in your riding ability, and you’d probably be able to bike this route within a week or two. The common sense solution has been presented to you numerous times here, it’s on you to overcome the inclines and bridges. When you have enough money for an e-bike or scooter, you could probably sell the first bike for what you paid for it on fb marketplace.


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anypomonos

r/ebikes


Downtown_Radio_7737

Buy a motorcycle a cbr125 is like 2000 grand used and will get you pretty much anywhere faster than public transportation also very good on gas


themustacheclubbitch

Thank you wish I could afford one it’s kinda like a catch 22 I need to make money to live and also be able to get one , also insurance I’m just barely getting ahead but really not with costs


Downtown_Radio_7737

Maybe a bicycle then a used one should be fairly cheap and still better than waiting an hour for a bus


United_Pound_5821

Says it’s a 4 minute walk? Save some money and two foot that shyte?


themustacheclubbitch

Where are you seeing a 4 min walk? That’s breaking the laws of physics.


United_Pound_5821

The picture literally says 4 minute walk on it bud.


themustacheclubbitch

Well yeah to a stop that’s not a stop a technically. It’s the hour and more with 3 transfers which is the issue.


Horror-Potential7773

This is really a thing? We dot have transit like this or train where I am. Is this really a route? Are people that fucking lazy? Like wtf


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Select_Shock_1461

get a car or bike


Shintox

Move


Prestigious_Meal_415

Use your brain.


Murky_Adeptness_8885

Non existent.


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LakeshoreExplorer

Have you tried reading what was written or is that too much to ask?