Giant white text in the foreground that reads "PHASE 1 RELEASED!" In the background, numerous button badges, magnets, and pens in a mug can be made out in the background of this image.

Today, the MiRide Transit Collection makes its debut! Over 400+ transit items (across 3 types of memorabilia) from the collection have been curated, with more to come in the coming months.

Button Badges & Magnets: bit.ly/MiRideGTA_Ba...
International Fare Cards: bit.ly/MiRideGTA_Fa...

[4K] Peterborough Transit - Route 5: The Parkway (Nova Bus LFS 8621) YouTube video by MiRide

New #PeterboroughTransit video!

youtu.be/GB0_yMqeltY

[4K] TTC - Route 32: Eglinton West (Orion VII NG HEV 1327) YouTube video by MiRide

New #TTC video!

youtu.be/ahwTW7Ggx70

[EVENT, 4K] YRT - Operations Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF) Tour (New Flyer XD60 2601) YouTube video by MiRide

New #YRT video!

youtu.be/s2E1CHZk_6A

[4K] OC Transpo - Route 55: Westgate (New Flyer XE40 2111) YouTube video by MiRide

New #OCTranspo video!

youtu.be/a7nEMQ6UFBA

[4K] O-Train - Lyon Departure (Alstom Citadis Spirit 1155 + 1127) YouTube video by MiRide

New #OCTranspo video!

youtu.be/aj-iWkynq2g

Giant white text in the foreground that reads "Launching soon... MiRide Transit Collection, Q2 2026." In the background, numerous button badges, magnets, and pens in a mug can be made out in the background of this image.

EXHIBIT OPENING SOON!

An online transit memorabilia database will be going public soon. The MiRide Transit Collection is an ever-growing archive of international public transit memorabilia, with a main focus on North America.

Stay tuned for the first phase, featuring 300+ items, coming Q2 2026!

[4K] TTC - Route 32: Eglinton West (New Flyer XDE40 7288) YouTube video by MiRide

New #TTC video!

youtu.be/OHxBoXj4-sQ

[FULL ROUTE, 4K] OC Transpo - Route 58: Crystal Bay (New Flyer D40i 4514) YouTube video by MiRide

New #OCTranspo video!

youtu.be/MOTeHKqakls

So funky looking, I’m all for it! Can’t wait to see these hit the road the next time I visit Vancouver 👀

[NEW BUS, 4K] Viva (YRT) - Blue (New Flyer XD60 2605) YouTube video by MiRide

New #YRT video!

youtu.be/Dn_loAIkEoo

[4K] O-Train - Corso Italia Arrivals (Stadler Rail FLIRT C16 + Coradia LINT 41 C4/C7) YouTube video by MiRide

New #OCTranspo video!

youtu.be/cRV8rrwAyo8

Blossoms boarding! We’re proud to partner with the Cherry Blossom Festival again this year to move huge crowds through D.C.’s cherry blossom season festivities. Our wrapped train, three buses, Metro Access vehicle, and commemorative Smart Trip cards launch on March 20! 🌸: wmata.com/about/news/M...

Thank you for striking for us post-secondary students!

Great shot! I can smell this photo, the memories...

Expo Line - To King George (Bombardier ART Mark III 473) YouTube video by MiRide

New #TransLink video!

youtu.be/gEBbPKeR5Rs

[4K] MiWay - Route 5N: Dixie (Nova Bus LFS Artic 1781) YouTube video by MiRide

New #MiWay video!

youtu.be/UkP0GMkMnD4

[4K] GO Transit - Route 41F: Square One (MCI D4500CT 2606) YouTube video by MiRide

New #GOTransti video!

youtu.be/isYKFieYy-4

[OPENING DAY, 4K] TTC - Line 5 “Eglinton” Westbound (Bombardier Flexity Freedom 6259-6242) YouTube video by MiRide

New #TTC video!

youtu.be/lyjTRflv7i0

[4K] O-Train - Action at Tremblay’s Footbridge (Alstom Citadis Spirit) YouTube video by MiRide

New #OCTranspo video!

youtu.be/-wUI_Hbmsfs

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!

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📸 | 19/02/2026
More transit photos can be found on my Flickr:
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Expo Line - Waterfront Departure (UTDC ICTS Mark I 088) YouTube video by MiRide

New #TransLink video!

youtu.be/qPg_57VzMi4

[NEW BUS, 4K] Viva (YRT) - Yellow (New Flyer XD40 2576) YouTube video by MiRide

New #YRT video!

youtu.be/rKsaUyrc4ik

a cartoon drawing of a white and blue train going down the tracks ALT: a cartoon drawing of a white and blue train going down the tracks

you know whats cooler than AI?

high speed rail.

[4K] MiWay - Route 101E: Dundas Express (Orion VII “3G” 1001) YouTube video by MiRide

New #MiWay video!

youtu.be/UNUAtCpYyKI