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Keep everyone healthy – wear a mask when you ride on public transportation
Starting Monday, June 15, OC Transpo will require all passengers to wear masks or face coverings when riding the bus, trains, Para Transpo, at transit stations and if you are…
Rte 62 OC Transpo operator has tested positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo (OCT) has confirmed this evening that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The operator last worked on May 24 and began experiencing symptoms on May 25 and operated…
O-Train Confederation Line temporarily closing for maintenance
Following two closures in earlier May, once again the O-Train Confederation Line 1 will close temporarily with the R1 replacement bus servicing the line from Sunday, May 31 to Wednesday, June 3.…
OC Transpo driver confirmed to have COVID-19 – list of routes
OC Transpo has confirmed that an OC Transpo bus driver has tested positive for COVID-19. The driver has been in self-isolation since March 20. The name of the driver will…
Updated OC Transpo route changes effective March 30
March 30th will bring about changes to the OC Transpo (OCT) regular bus service across Ottawa. These changes are put in place to reflect the lower number of bus riders…
OC Transpo adjusting services due to reduced ridership and COVID-19
John Manconi, General Manager of Ottawa’s Transportation Services, stated that “starting this week, OC Transpo will be adjusting service levels on routes across the entire transportation system because of reduced ridership…
OC Transpo responding to COVID-19 on buses, rail cars and stations
In light of the recent COVID 19 news, OC Transpo has started to take proactive steps to ensure safety for all that board the bus and utilize the rail lines.…
The bus of doom
(An out of service OC Transpo bus. Photo: OC Transpo) Public transit. Something we are all familiar with. It’s a huge problem in Ottawa, especially in Stittsville. With buses not…
Head’s Up – Update on O-Train Line 1 shortage of trains
The following press release was sent from the City of Ottawa on behalf of John Manconi, General Manager, Transportation Services Department. In anticipation of a continuing shortage of trains on…
Ottawa and insurers accept civil responsibility for January 2019 bus crash
It has taken a year and a request from Mayor Jim Watson for City Solictor, David White, to address the questions of claims that arose from the tragic January 11,…
Holiday hours and free extended New Year’s Eve service announced by OC Transpo
OC Transpo has released their holiday service schedules that will run from December 23 to January 3. The service on New Year’s Eve is offered for free for the extended…
Introducing more bus routes to Stittsville in January 2020 – Councillor Glen Gower
(Stittsville Rte 263 at the MacKenzie King Bridge headed west. Photo: Flickr) Bus service issues have been ongoing and well-voiced in Stittsville over many months. After much pushing and communications…
20 OC Transpo buses on stand-by to supplement the Confederation Line
(R1 buses distinctly identified and amassed at the RCGT Stadium. Photo: City of Ottawa) A back-up plan is in place should the Confederation Line experience another malfunction. OC Transpo has…
Immediate solutions for the LRT solution in Ottawa
(Ottawa LRT Platform at Tunney’s Pasture. Photo: Jon MacIndoe via Twitter) Editor’s Note: Andre Hallam is a retired IT Project Manager. With a background in projects, he tends to look…
OC Transpo deploying more buses to Stittsville
Stittsville transit riders have been facing many delays and no-shows during the peak times on our bus routes for quite some time. Well, good news! This afternoon John Manconi, General Manager…