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Para Transpo COVID-19 Vaccination Trip Reservations
Starting Thursday, March 4, 2021, a temporary dedicated Para Transpo COVID-19 Vaccination Trip Reservation telephone line will be available to Para Transpo customers booking trips to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
OC Transpo will also be working with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) to help transport residents who are not registered Para Transpo customers but who require accessible-friendly vehicles to and from designated vaccination clinics.
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Stage 2 construction progress
It’s all about the progress. #Stage2LRT builds more excitement every day!
Join the excitement and watch the progress.
Services news
New way to pay at Rideau Station
Starting February 16, we're introducing a new way to pay your fare at Rideau Station. As a trial, you can tap to pay with your credit card and smartphone mobile wallet at one of the fare gates. Only single-ride Adult fares will be charged at the gate during the trial period, and no transfer will be issued.
Tap to pay with:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay
We invite everyone to give it a try!
Services news
Services reopening after lockdown
The OC Transpo Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre will reopen on Saturday, February 27.
Use these alternatives to purchase your fare:
- prestocard.ca
- Ticket machines at O-Train stations
- Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstore locations (depending on store hours)
Welcome to our Virtual Museum
Celebrate transit in Ottawa since 1870. From streetcars that were once pulled by horses to the modern, air-conditioned, red and white transit fleet that you see all around our nation’s capital, we’ve come a long way!
Through thick and thin, transit has been there to keep us moving.
Services news
Adjustments to Trim Park & Ride
Starting Tuesday January 26, some parking spaces at the Trim Park & Ride will be temporarily blocked off for Stage 2 work.
Construction work is being done while usage of the Park & Ride is low to ensure that enough spaces will always be available for customers.
Safety newsCOVID-19 news
Feel confident riding OC Transpo
Ride with confidence throughout your trip.
From boarding the bus to exiting the fare gate, our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety is with you every step of the way.
Keep your eyes peeled for safety signs across our transit system.
Services news
Keep your bike safe with the Bikesecure parking program
On January 1, OC Transpo is launching its Bikesecure parking program. This program will provide customers with a reserved parking spot that will protect their bicycles against theft, vandalism and bad weather.
Bikesecure will offer secure bicycle parking at the following stations:
- Greenboro
- Strandherd
- St-Laurent
- Fallowfield
Customers can register by phone at 613-842-3777.
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Services news
Welcome to your future O‑Train network
We have finished selecting the names for Stage 2's new O-Train stations.
Take a look at the final names and the new Line numbers and colours.
Services news
Overnight Park & Ride spots available during winter parking bans
Free parking will be available during winter weather parking bans at these Park & Ride lots:
When a winter parking ban is called, you may park your vehicle in a designated space at one of these lots. Select parking garages also offer free overnight parking during parking bans.
We expect there to be no impact on transit service or transit customers, including Gold permit holders.
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Fares news
Fare change takes effect January 1
On Friday, January 1, 2021, new fares will come into effect as approved by City Council.
All fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass and Access Pass, will increase.
Services news
Presto on Para Transpo
Starting on December 15, Para Transpo customers can now provide their Presto card number to Para Transpo and our system will confirm to the operator that the pass is loaded.
Once you have provided your Presto card number, show your card to the operator for verification when boarding. There will be no need to carry a receipt with you.