New Ways to Bus starting April 27
Quick links to what you need to know about on our biggest ever bus service change:
Plan your New Ways to Bus trip
New Ways to Bus Route-by-route-changes
New Ways to Bus School service
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April 17, 2025: No-charge transit service on May 3 and 4
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A Day in the Life of a Zero-Emission Bus
Join The Next Stop Blog and come behind the scenes to learn what a typical day is for one of our ZEBs and how they are transforming Ottawa’s transit system.
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Your Future Journey: Route Interviews
The Next Stop Blog sat down with a handful of bus routes that will see changes come April 27. Learn more about why they are changing and the destinations that they will soon be serving.
We’d like your feedback!
OC Transpo is participating in two international customer satisfaction surveys provided by
These surveys are conducted every year by transit agencies around the world. The results provide information that helps transit agencies improve their services.
The surveys will be available until May 19.
The Next Stop Blog news
OC Explained: New Ways to Bus 101
Your Ottawa Bus Network is changing – Here's what to knowStarting April 27, OC Transpo is introducing a new and improved bus network. Expect updated routes, easier-to-read signage, and new tools to help you plan your trip with confidence.
It’s a more connected, and accessible way to get around Ottawa.
Free Service Weekend
On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, everyone rides for free on OC Transpo buses, trains, and Para Transpo!
The Next Stop Blog news
OC Explained: Maps
🗺 From hand-drawn routes to 3D station layouts, OC Transpo’s maps have come a long way.
🔍 Take a look behind the scenes in our OC Explained series — and see how they’re made, and why they matter. 📌
Happy Goat Coffee opens at Hurdman Station
Happy Goat Coffee Co. is now open at Hurdman Station! Take your coffee, tea or treat to-go. Look for the Happy Goat kiosk on Level 1 at Hurdman Station (near the north-side elevator).
The Next Stop Blog news
April 10 Transit Committee Update
On April 10, we provided Transit Committee with an update on the progress of the 5-year roadmap, preparations for the launch of New Ways to Bus, and our annual Transecure and Safe Driving Awards event.
If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog has you covered.
Services news
New Ways to Bus to school
Middle schools & high schools:
Following the launch of the New Ways to Bus network on Sunday, April 27, there will be several changes to many 600-series school routes and regular routes with special school service.
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New ways to bus are coming this spring service change!
Schedules are now live in the Travel Planner. Plan your New Ways to Bus trip today!
Sunday, April 27 will be the largest bus service change in the City’s history, impacting most customers and bus routes.
Questions about the upcoming New Ways to Bus network?
Well, we have answers.
Our outreach team will be travelling around the city to share information about the new network! From now until the launch of New Ways to Bus on Sunday, April 27, we have several community events planned.
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