Ottawa – On Wednesady, March 31, the Transit Commission received a report entitled COVID-19 Service Adjustments Update, which provides an update on service adjustments that will be implemented by OC Transpo on June 20, 2021 to better match the connectivity and capacity of the transit system to the current travel needs in Ottawa. OC Transpo’s top…
Ottawa – The Transit Commission today received a report entitled Transit Services 2021 Business Plan and Reporting on 2020 Business Plan, which provides an update on progress made on the 12 key departmental priorities identified in the 2020 Business Plan and identifies the 10 key projects that Transportation Services staff will work to deliver in…
Starting February 16, we’re introducing a new way to pay your fare at Rideau Station. As a trial, you can tap to pay with your credit card and smartphone mobile wallet at one of the fare gates. Only single-ride Adult fares will be charged at the gate during the trial period, and no transfers will…
On Wednesday, February 10th, the Prime Minister announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight years. This announcement includes permanent funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. No specific details regarding allocations have been provided. This announcement provides predictable transit funding in support of the federal plan…
Ottawa, Ontario, December 10, 2020—The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of investing in affordable and sustainable public transit that helps Canadians and their families travel to and from their destinations safely and efficiently. Investing in cleaner transit options not only helps us meet our climate targets, it ensures cleaner air and a brighter future…
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Transportation Safety Board released a letter outlining the preliminary findings of their independent investigation into the cracks observed on some of wheels on our light rail fleet. As previously communicated to the Transit Commission, since the wheel cracks were discovered in early July, the city has followed all safety protocols,…
OC Transpo, in partnership with MADD Ottawa and Safer Roads Ottawa, will once again be offering no-charge service on New Year’s Eve after 8 pm. This annual partnership is to help prevent residents from drinking and driving, and it’s been a proven success for many years. This decision to offer no-charge service on New Year’s Eve was…
Ottawa – Bus service improvements, bus stop changes and the return to Rideau Street start Sunday, December 20, as OC Transpo winter service takes effect. Holiday service starts December 21. New winter schedules and holiday schedules are available at octranspo.com or by calling 613-741-4390. Service Improvements Route Changes: Scott and Parkdale Trips on Routes 14…
OC Transpo Health and Safety measures Keeping it fresh: The air on OC Transpo’s trains is filtered and exchanged about every minute. Learn more about airflow and OC Transpo’s commitment to keeping you safer OC Transpo’s health and safety measures have been developed in close consultation with Ottawa Public Health and are in line with…
The following information on transit ridership in 35 cities was discussed at the Transit Commission meeting of November 18. Below is a link to a copy of the latest data on transit ridership in 35 cities across the world, compiled by UITP, the Union Internationale des Transports Publics. LINK: COVID-19 Ridership Evolution Some comparator cities…