New Rural Transit Service – Free in September

Ottawa – As part of its largest transit service expansion since 1972, OC Transpo will begin offering public transportation to rural Ottawa residents starting September 3, 2002. During the first month of service, passengers who board the bus at any rural bus stop outside the Urban Transit Area will receive a free OC Transpo DayPass. The pass is valid all day, and is required for the return trip.  

The service, designed after public consultations last year, is intended to meet the varying needs of residents in rural villages and hamlets. Some communities have a new commuter service to downtown and local buses operating within the community, while others have expanded service or new connection options. Several new Park & Ride lots make travel much easier. More city residents than ever can take advantage of a relaxing, reliable and inexpensive way to travel to work, school and play. 

Information sessions will take place in rural communities on the first two Saturdays in September.  Residents can learn about their new service, pick up some timetables, and get their free photo ID cards near an OC Transpo bus at the following locations:  

Saturday, September 7

Showbiz, Stittsville Shopping Centre                                10:00 a.m. – noon

Robinson’s Independent Grocer, Manotick Mews            1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 14

J.T. Bradley’s Convenience Store, Navan                       10:00 a.m. – noon

Lennstrom’s Independent Grocer, Richmond Plaza          1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information about rural transit service, or for trip planning and schedules, call the
OC Transpo Information Centre at 741-4390 or visit our Web site at octranspo.com. 

Contact :       

City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450