Best Way

Most buses are air-conditioned for summer comfort, and more than half the buses and the O-Train are fully-accessible with no stairs for easy boarding. Most trips during the mid-day will have an accessible bus, and most buses can “kneel” or lower to the curb so that boarding is easier. 

Priority seating is available near the front of the bus for anyone who has difficulty standing. Some other easier access features include:

• destination signs are bright and easy-to-read to help you identify your route

• yellow grab rails and pull-cords

• easy-to-reach stop request buttons

If you need assistance to travel, you can get a free Attendant card. The Attendant card will allow someone to accompany you on OC Transpo at no charge when you pay your fare.
 

Best Fare

A discounted monthly pass is available for seniors who are 65 and older. The pass lets you ride any route, including the O-Train. If you pay with cash and take more than four return trips a month, a pass will save you money. You’ll need to get an OC Transpo photo ID card for seniors to accompany your pass at a cost of $7.75. 

The regular bus fare is $3 or two $1.00 bus tickets, and the O-Train fare is $2.25. Tickets cost $1 each and a Seniors 65+ pass is $30.40 a month or $364.80 for an Annual pass.
 

Best Tips

The operator can help make your trip easier. You can ask him or her to:

• “kneel” or lower the bus, or extend the ramp so that boarding is easier

• make a “priority seating” announcement if you find that all the priority  seats are full

• wait until you are seated before pulling away from the stop

• announce your destination stop

The Para Transpo Alternative

For anyone unable to safely use OC Transpo’s conventional transit service,
Para Transpo’s door-to-door service may be an option. For further information
on Para Transpo’s eligibility criteria and registration process, please call
613-244-1289. (TTY 613-244-4833)

 TheTaxi Coupon program is a pilot project that allows Para Transpo customers to take discounted taxi service as an alternative to Para Transpo. You can book your trip, at your convenience, with participating Ottawa taxi companies and save 40% off the regular taxi fare.