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Don’t miss the fall fun: Where to go with OC Transpo

You can feel it in the air — the profound seasonal change, when the wind chills and the landscape changes with gold, red, and orange foliage. Everything bursts with its last beauty; as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.

This season brings plenty of fun fall activities and festive outdoor adventures.

Check out our selection to embark with OC Transpo on a scenic ride and experience Ottawa’s vibrant autumn.

Bundle up, grab a camera, “leaf” your car home, and get excited. We’ve got you covered!

And don't forget to use the Travel Planner to plan your unique fall adventure.

If you need more inspiration, check out our Ottawa destinations dedicated page!

Fall service change

Starts Sunday, September 4

School trips on 600-series routes will resume.
New school Route 693 to St. Francis Xavier High School will be introduced.
School trips on Route 28 will be renumbered to Route 628.
Weekend service to summer destinations will end on Tuesday, September 6.
NCC Weekend Bikedays will continue until Monday, October 10 (Thanksgiving).

Full details of these service changes will be communicated to customers throughout August.

Drive with us! We’re hiring!

OC Transpo is hiring Bus Operators. Do you want to become part of an exciting and supportive work environment that directly impacts your community? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

You would receive:

Excellent benefits for you and your family
Career growth opportunities
A comprehensive pension plan

Take transit to your voting place

The 2022 Municipal Elections is coming up we want to help make your vote count!

On Voting Day (October 24) and Advance Voting Days (October 7 and 14), vote in your ward at your assigned voting place.

On Special Advance Vote Days (September 24-27), choose a location most convenient to you, from of a list of nine.

On all voting days, voting will open from 10 am to 8 pm. Plan ahead with the Travel Planner or check the Routes schedules to get there.

Para Transpo customers: To book a trip to and from your voting place one week in advance, please call by telephone 613-560-5000 or by teletypewriter (TTY) 613-244-4833. To book trips a day in advance, use My Para Transpo.

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We’re here to take you there!

At OC Transpo, we’re here to take you there, conveniently, affordably, sustainably, and with care.

Whether you’re a new or returning customer, find your reason to make transit a part of your routine.

A woman in a wheelchair boarding the O-Train. Example of tactile wayfinding strips and platform edge markers.

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No need to reapply for Community pass

Starting September 19, OC Transpo’s Community pass will automatically renew every two years for customers who are signed up. No need to reapply!

Community passes will only expire when a customer reaches the age of 65 or when they are no longer eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).

We’ve been working directly with ODSP on this initiative to reduce steps for customers and improve your experience. Customer eligibility will be confirmed by ODSP and OC Transpo staff annually.

The Community pass offers customers registered for ODSP a reduced price for both single-ride fares and monthly passes. It is valid on all OC Transpo bus routes, the O-Train, and for Para Transpo trips.

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An even better Para Transpo is here.

OC Transpo introduces My Para Transpo!

This NEW self-serve system lets Para Transpo customers quickly and easily manage their trips:

Book and cancel trips.
Track your vehicle before it arrives.
Use from your computer, phone, or tablet on Windows, Mac, IOS, or Android.

Enjoy independence and confidence with every trip. If you have a ParaPay account, you already have access! Easily get started by logging in with your ParaPay Customer ID or your email and password. Sign in to My Para Transpo today! If it is not possible for you to use the My Para Transpo web portal, please call 613-560-5000 or TTY 613-244-4833.

Useful resources: All you need to plan your next trip

Here at OC Transpo we strive to deliver safe, reliable, and courteous service at an affordable price with minimal environmental impact.

To get started with transit, check out these hand-picked resources:

Be sure to check your Travel planner.
Use the bus stop lookup page to find the one you're looking for.
Sign up for My Alerts to receive timely, customized information about service changes and other OC Transpo updates.
Wondering when the next bus will arrive? You can text the stop number or call our 560560 service to get real-time information.

New Rack & Roll practice bike rack at Hurdman Station

There's a new Rack & Roll practice bike rack at Hurdman Station! It will remain in place until later this fall.

The bike rack lets you practice putting your bicycle on and off the bike rack at your own convenience. It is equipped with the same bike rack as those on OC Transpo buses, and there are clear how-to directions posted alongside it. This brand-new initiative is a direct result of a customer’s suggestion.

For more information on OC Transpo’s Rack and Roll program, please visit Bikes on our network.

Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in future zero-emission buses

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has invested $380 million with the City of Ottawa. This is to help finance up to 446 more OC Transpo Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) through 2027.

The CIB’s loan will go towards upfront costs of the battery-electric buses. Repayment is expected to be covered through the reduced operating costs over the life of the ZEBs as compared to diesel buses.

This move plays an important part in the City's Climate Change Master Plan and goal to reduce the GHG emissions of City operations by 100% by 2040.

New fare readers on buses

You may soon notice some changes to the look of fare readers on OC Transpo buses. We’re beginning to install new, red smartcard fare readers across our bus fleet. This is in preparation to offer you the ability to pay for fares with credit cards and mobile wallet in the future.

Mother and child wearing masks aboard the O-Train

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Ottawa Public Health strongly encourages use of masks on transit

The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11. Ottawa Public Health continues to strongly encourage everyone to wear masks on buses, trains, Para Transpo minibuses and taxis, and in stations and shelters. OC Transpo continues to follow public health advice.

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