27 new OC Transpo Bus Operators graduate today

Ottawa –  The City of Ottawa and OC Transpo are pleased to welcome an additional 27 new bus operators to the ranks of more than 1,600 professional operators who provide safe public transit to Ottawa residents. 

“I am pleased that 27 new operators will get behind the wheel this week and provide the much-needed resources to ensure OC Transpo is able to fulfill its service plan," said Mayor Larry O'Brien. "Ongoing hiring and refresher training for current bus operators will be a huge help in improving public transit service to Ottawa residents.”

New operators undergo 32 days of intensive training in the classroom and on the road. Topics covered during training include defensive driving, customer service skills, special requirements for persons with disabilities, airbrake qualification, Ministry of Transportation licence requirements, and OC Transpo operating procedures and regulations.  

“Congratulations to the 27 men and women who have joined OC Transpo’s growing team of bus operators today,” said Councillor Alex Cullen, Chair of the Transit Committee. “They will now serve as transit ambassadors for the City of Ottawa.” 

Bus operator training programs occur all year long, including training for new operators as well as refresher training for experienced operators. Another group of 30 new candidates will commence training next week. It is expected that up to 150 new operators will be hired by the end of this year. Anyone who is interested in a rewarding career as a bus operator is encouraged to visit the career postings at ottawa.ca/careers. 

For more information, visit www.octranspo.com or call 613-741-4390.

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