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Ticket machines and washrooms available during O-Train Line 1 suspension
Some ticket machines and public washrooms remain available during the O-Train Line 1 suspension.
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O-Train Line 1 service suspended
R1 replacement bus service is operating frequently between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair Stations.
To decrease travel times, we're creating new routing and changes to R1 service:
- R1 buses will bypass Cyrville Station. A shuttle will be available at St-Laurent Station Stop B for service to Cyrville Station, and Cyrville Station Stop B for service to St-Laurent Station.
- R1 express buses from Blair Station to downtown during the morning peak period
- R1 express buses from downtown to Blair Station during the afternoon peak period
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Rideau Centre Customer Service Centre hours extended temporarily during O-Train Line 1 suspension
Hours of operation have been temporarily extended at the Rideau Centre CSC to accommodate customers during the O-Train Line 1 suspension.
Customers are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 613-560-5000.
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Cloth masks on transit
Everyone is required to wear a cloth mask before entering a station, shelter, or boarding an OC Transpo vehicle.
Ottawa Public Health recommends that residents wear cloth masks or alternatives that cover the nose and mouth while taking transit. Visit Ottawa Public Health’s website for tips about how to wear a mask properly, where to get a reusable cloth mask, and more.
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Improving transit accessibility with Canada Video Relay Service
We have improved service for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired by providing another way to connect with OC Transpo.
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Fall service change
Starting Sunday, September 5, Moodie Station will relocate and stops will be adjusted at Bayshore Station. School service resumes with new routes to service Holy Trinity High School and École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois.
Sept. 17 - Additional capacity for students
Changes to school service have been made in consultation with school boards and based on current travel needs.
New trips on Routes 88, 283, 667, 668 and 688 will start on Monday, September 20.
School trips may change through the fall as ridership demand evolves.
Check the Travel Planner for more details.
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Fall U-Pass update
The U-Pass program is back this fall and available to full-time students at Algonquin College, Carleton University, Saint Paul University, and the University of Ottawa.
Fall U-Pass cards are valid starting September 1, 2021.
We’re going electric! – OC Transpo’s zero-emission bus fleet
The first four electric buses will begin picking up customers this year.
By 2036, OC Transpo plans to have a zero-emission bus fleet.
No pollution, reduced operating costs, and quieter buses.
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613-560-5000 – One number for all services
OC Transpo is streamlining all calls to one easy-to-remember phone number.
There is a new way to call OC Transpo. Call 613-560-5000!
NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by NOKIA
Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday Monday this summer, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, parkways in the heart of Ottawa and nearby Gatineau Park are closed to motor vehicles and open for cyclists and pedestrians.
NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by NOKIA are running now until Monday, October 11.
We will be detouring routes 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, 75, 83, and 87 (westbound only) around the Parkway as a result of this closure.
Happy Goat cafés
The Happy Goat cafés in Rideau and Blair Stations are now open! In the coming weeks, Happy Goat Coffee locations are set to open in two more Line 1 stations: Hurdman and Tunney's Pasture.
Happy Goat cafés will offer responsibly sourced coffee, teas, and other refreshments, plus a selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and wraps.