COVID‑19 updates
Recent news:
Public transit in Canada's capital
Recent news:
A full closure of Line 1 is happening on Sunday, November 29. Full service will resume on Monday, November 30.
This planned closure will allow for upgrades to switch heaters and ongoing maintenance and result in better train service for customers.
New applications and renewals for the Access pass discount fare are now accepted over the telephone.
Call us at 613-741-4390 to apply or renew your Access pass discount. Before you call, please have this information on-hand to help us quickly process your application:
Starting November 16, some afternoon trips serving St. Pius X High School are changing to match new bell times for senior students.
St. Pius students in grades 11 and 12 will now end their day at 1:50 pm.
Trips on routes 86, 89, 111, and 670 are available to pick-up students.
Read More about School trips adjusted at St. Pius X High School
Ride with confidence throughout your trip.
From boarding the bus to exiting the fare gate, our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety is with you every step of the way.
Keep your eyes peeled for safety signs across our transit system.
The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of public transit operation in Ottawa. From streetcars that were once pulled by horses to the modern, air-conditioned, red and white transit fleet that you see all around our nation’s capital, we’ve come a long way!
Over the past 150 years, through thick and thin, transit has been there to keep us moving.
We are introducing a new way to line up at the OC Transpo Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre. Our new Virtual Line allows you to avoid queuing outside the service centre by providing a ticket number that holds your place in a virtual line.
Once you have received a ticket, we suggest you don't go too far from the call screen in case your number comes up!
We have started removing the bike racks from the buses. We can no longer guarantee that any routes will have bike racks.
OC Transpo is the first Canadian transit agency to join the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) "Health and Safety Commitments Program," the public transportation industry’s overarching pledge to passengers that public transit systems are taking all the necessary measures to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the coming weeks, Happy Goat Coffee locations are set to open in four Line 1 stations: Rideau, Blair, 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.
The extension from Raven Road to Bronson Avenue at Carleton University is opening on October 18.
Line 2 bus service and Routes 7, 10, and 111 will be detoured, and bus stops at Carleton University will be affected.
Read More about Better service through Carleton University starts October 18
Everyone uses public transit in their own unique way. Check out the best ways to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19 at each stage of your trip.
Starting June 15, everyone is required to wear a cloth mask before entering a station, shelter, or boarding an OC Transpo vehicle. Some exceptions apply.
We’re answering your most frequently asked questions about taking transit with a mask.
Read More about Cloth masks on transit: Frequently Asked Questions