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Summer service starts June 20
Starting June 20, we’re making temporary changes to bus routes across the city in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
These adjustments also reflect seasonal changes in ridership and the changing needs of our customers.
Line 1 news
O-Train Line 1 temporary closures June 17-30
From Thursday, June 17 to Wednesday, June 30, O-Train Line 1 service will end each night at 7 pm to perform seasonal track maintenance.
This work will result in better train service for customers. Full O-Train Line 1 service will resume at 5 am on weekdays, 6 am on Saturdays, and 8 am on Sundays.
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STO service changing in Ottawa
At the start of service on Monday, June 21, STO services in downtown Ottawa will change to improve transit service between Ottawa and Gatineau.
Major connection points for OC Transpo and STO service will be at Lyon, Parliament, and Mackenzie King Stations.
See how your trip to or from Gatineau may be changing using OC Transpo's Travel Planner or STO's Plani‑bus.
COVID-19 news
Services available during Provincial step 1 reopening
The OC Transpo Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre will reopen on Friday, June 11 by appointment only.
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)
Read More about Services available during Provincial step 1 reopening
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.
NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by NOKIA
Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday Monday this summer, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, parkways in the heart of Ottawa and nearby Gatineau Park are closed to motor vehicles and open for cyclists and pedestrians.
NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by NOKIA are running now until Monday, October 11.
We will be detouring routes 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, 75, 83, and 87 (westbound only) around the Parkway as a result of this closure.
Services news
Rack & Roll is here!
Rack and Roll has returned! Installation is complete. Bike racks are now on every bus from spring to fall!
Services news
Improved Para Transpo booking hours
Starting May 12, all Para Transpo customers can book next-day trips between 7 am and 5 pm on the day prior to their trip. Any customer can call at any time between 7 am and 5 pm.
Para Transpo customers can also use the online trip reservation form as a quick self-serve option for next-day or Statutory Holiday bookings.
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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Services news
Montréal Road closing on April 18
Montréal Road will close in the eastbound direction from St-Laurent Boulevard to the Vanier Parkway for the Montréal Road Revitalization Project. The eastbound lane of Montréal Road is expected to reopen in 2022.
Buses that run eastbound on Montréal Road will be detoured though Vanier during the closure.
Fares news
Apply now for your Summer U-Pass or EquiPass
Fall and winter U-Pass cards expire on April 30, 2021 for all Algonquin College, Carleton University, University of Ottawa, and Saint Paul University students.
Full-time summer students are eligible for the summer U-Pass. Part-time summer students or those not taking classes this summer can pay with Presto or may be eligible for a reduced fares through the EquiPass program.
Please do not throw out your current U-Pass card. It can be re-used next semester.
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