Special 2 for 1 transit fare on Clean Air Day – June 6 

Ottawa – OC Transpo will once again offer a special fare deal on Clean Air Day to encourage residents in the National Capital to try transit. On Wednesday, June 6, transit riders who pay a fare can bring along a friend for free. 

This special one-day offer encourages residents to leave their car at home and try transit as a more environmentally friendly way to get to work or school. By choosing smart alternatives like public transit, residents can help protect the environment by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, which helps reduce pollution and traffic congestion. 

“By taking the bus or O-Train as an alternative to the single-occupancy car,” said Mayor Larry O’Brien,  “individuals can do their part and contribute to a greener, cleaner city and a better quality of life.” 

Residents can also register for the Commuter Challenge – a national competition – online at www.commuterchallenge.ca. Anyone who telecommutes or travels by foot, bike, carpool or transit, can take up the challenge that runs during Environment Week from June 3 - 9. Other Web sites to visit are www.envirocentre.ca and www.ottawa.ca/travelwise. 

OC Transpo customers who are new to transit can get help planning their trip by calling 613-741-4390 or going online to OC Transpo’s Travel Planner at www.octranspo.com/tp. 

The Société de Transport de l’Outaouais (STO) will also be participating in the 2 for 1 deal. STO customers can get more information about bus schedules and routes by consulting the User’s Guide, visiting their Web site at www.sto.ca, or calling 819-770-3242.
 

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