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Winter service change
Winter service starts Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Highway 417 westbound off-ramp at Pinecrest will be closed to all vehicles, including buses, for Stage 2 construction.
NEW special school routes added to serve Earl of March Secondary School, John McCrae Secondary School, Merivale High School, and St. Mother Teresa High School.
Unlimited no-charge transit in December
All OC Transpo or Para Transpo trips will be offered at no charge throughout December.
December monthly passes will not be sold.
Events news
Christmas Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 4
OC Transpo and City of Ottawa volunteers will be collecting food and donations for the Ottawa Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off at participating Loblaws®, Loblaw greatfood®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Your Independent Grocer® and No Frills® stores across Ottawa.
Visit a participating store on Saturday, December 4, from 10 am to 5 pm to drop of a donation. You can also give to someone in need this season through the Ottawa Food Bank's online donation page.
Services news
Rack & Roll wraps up for the year
We have started removing the bike racks from the buses. We can no longer guarantee that any routes will have bike racks.
Safety newsCOVID-19 news
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.
Services newsAccessibility news
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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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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Services news
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!
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.
Safety news
Permanent operator barriers
Starting in late April, permanent operator barriers are being installed on OC Transpo's bus fleet. Over 750 articulated, double-decker, and 40-foot buses will be equipped with an operator barrier by the end of August 2021.
Operator barriers, also known as shields, improve the workplace safety of our bus operators and enhance the overall safety of our customers.
COVID-19 news
Use OC Transpo to get to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment
If you have a scheduled appointment to get your COVID-19 vaccine, OC Transpo can get you there! Use the Travel Planner to plan your trip to any of the community clinics located across the city.
Please check Ottawa Public Health for information and updates on the COVID‑19 vaccine and distribution plan.
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Keep your bike safe with the Bikesecure parking program
Bikesecure provides customers with a reserved parking spot that protects their bicycles against theft, vandalism and bad weather.
Bikesecure offers 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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