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OC Transpo fares and Ottawa Police Service fees to rise January 1st
All OC Transpo fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent. Effective January 1, 2021, Ottawa Police Services will be charging…
Fill the Bus raises thousands of pounds of food for those in need
On December 19, residents, City staff , OC Transpo and Loblaw company stores came together to ensure that the 36th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive was a success. It is Ottawa’s largest single-day grocery store food drive.
Holiday season schedule changes for City and OC Transpo
With the Christmas season and the New Year upon us, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have released their schedule changes during the holidays.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower invites you to indicate your interest by December 23 to participate on his committee for Stittsville’s Main Street Revitalization.
OC Transpo ‘my alerts’ user data compromised
In a late afternoon press release, the City of Ottawa is notifying everyone who subscribes to the OC Transpo My Alerts system…
OC Transpo driver transporting Stittsville passengers – tests positive for COVID-19
This evening a press release from OC Transpo announced that they have received confirmation that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was November 24.
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
OC Transpo fall service begins on August 30
The fall service for OC Transpo is returning in coming days and this will increase service on some routes.
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.…