Feb. 10, 2025: Weekday off-peak service on O-Train Line 1
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Family Day service
OC Transpo buses and O-Train Lines 1, 2 and 4 will run on a normal weekday schedule. Regular or recurring Para Transpo trips for February 17 have been automatically cancelled; customers can book trips for Family Day starting February 7. Rural Shopper Route 301 will not be running.
Customers can ride the Sno-Bus for free between Winterlude events.
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O-Ski-Transpo: ride, glide, and explore Ottawa’s winter trails!
❄ Skip the drive & hit the trails! ❄
With OC Transpo, Ottawa’s best cross-country ski spots are just a ride away. Glide from Pimisi to Dominion & explore the Kìchì Sìbì Winter Trail.
Meet Snow Groomer Dave & plan your next ski adventure!
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B2 service frequency adjustments starting Feb 10 to better match rider demand
With more commuters making the switch to O-Train Line 2, the B2 bus is adapting to meet changing demand.
Weekday and Saturday service will see reduced frequency, while Sunday trips remain steady at approximately every 15 minutes.
Here’s what this means for your commute—and how to plan ahead.
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Ride the Sno-Bus for free to Winterlude events!
On weekends in February and Family Day (February 17): Ride the Winterlude Sno-Bus for FREE to Winterlude events!
The Winterlude Sno-Bus will connect Winterlude destinations across Ottawa and into Gatineau. Look for OC Transpo buses signed “Sno-Bus” at designated Sno-Bus stops.
On Saturday, February 1, you can catch a shuttle from downtown to Rideau Hall for the Rideau Hall Winter Celebration.
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Join us online for Para Transpo Talk
With the cold weather, we've moved Para Transpo Talk online this month. Join us virtually for Para Transpo Talk on February 12 and 13
Everyone is welcome, no matter how often you use Para Transpo. No registration is required.
We'll be hosting two sessions virtually on Zoom.
- February 12 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
- February 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
A rolling tribute: our buses celebrating Black History Month
All February long, three double-decker buses will travel across Ottawa, proudly displaying a vibrant new mural celebrating Black heritage.
With striking colours and intricate Kente designs ✨, the mural reflects the City of Ottawa’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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New ways to bus are coming to Ottawa!
Frequent. Local. Connected.
OC Transpo’s new bus network will focus on frequency, local service in your neighbourhood, and connections to O-Train Lines 1 and 2 and key destinations.
New Ways to Bus is about responding to changes in customers’ travel needs and ridership levels. It will significantly change OC Transpo’s bus network and is a big step towards meeting our service reliability target of 99.5 per cent.
February 9: O-Train Line 1 delayed service start
O-Train Line 1 service will start at 11 AM on Sunday, February 9, to allow for the completion of Stage 2 work.
- R1 bus service will operate from 8 to 11:30 AM between Tunney's Pasture and Blair stations.
- Shuttle bus service will operate from 8 to 11:30 AM between St-Laurent and Cyrville, and between Lees and Mackenzie King Bridge
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Lines 2 & 4 are here: Let’s get you ready!
Now Live!
🚆 Starting January 25, following the initial weekday launch, Lines 2 & 4 will expand to include Saturday service, connecting you to new routes, modern stations, and seamless connections.
Don’t miss the details—explore the blog and plan your journey now.
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Senior monthly passes change price February 1
On February 1, the price of a Senior (65+) monthly pass will be $58.25. You can purchase a monthly pass in advance starting January 18. The Senior discount is only available on a Presto card.
O-Payment available on Para Transpo starting January 27!
Starting January 27, the red O-Payment readers in Para Transpo minibuses will be active! You’ll find these readers in the customer area of minibuses allowing you to tap your Presto, credit or debit card, or mobile wallet to pay your fare.
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