Senior fares
The OC Transpo Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre is open from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 7 pm, Saturday between 9:30 am and 4 pm (closed on Sunday). We recommend customers make an appointment. Call 613-560-5000 to book an appointment.
All other OC Transpo Customer Service Centres remain closed at this time
| Presto* | Cash | |
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| Every Wednesday and Sunday On all routes except Para Transpo |
No charge | n/a |
| Single ride | $2.80 | $2.85 |
| Monthly Pass | $47.75 | n/a |
| *Make sure your card is set for the Senior discount to benefit from any of these offers. | ||
No-charge Sundays and Wednesdays for seniors
Seniors 65+ can ride no charge on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train on Wednesdays and Sundays.
This offer does not apply to Para Transpo.
You may be asked for proof of age.
Riding the O-Train on a Sunday or Wednesday
If you’re at an O-Train Station, you must use a Presto card set with the senior discount to go through the fare gates. Simply tap your card on the Presto reader to open the gate. No money will be charged to your card at a fare gate on a Sunday or Wednesday.
Buying a Presto card with a Senior discount
You can buy a new card ($6.00) or set the Senior discount on an existing card at:
- The Rideau OC Transpo Customer Service Centre
- A participating Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore location.
If you buy your card at one of these locations, you can load it with as little or as much as you want.
Anyone can buy a Presto card with an age-based discount. You can buy it for yourself or on behalf of an eligible person. You must qualify to use the card with a discounted fare. You also need to carry proof of your age when you ride.
No fee is required to set the Senior discount on a card you have previously bought.
Riding the bus on a Sunday or Wednesday
If you take the bus on these days, do not tap onto the onboard readers. Just board by the front doors and the operator will let you through. You may be asked to show proof of your age.
On Wednesdays and Sundays:
Tap at the fare gate. Don’t tap on the bus!
Where to buy your fare
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Helpful links
Learn how to load money onto your Presto card, register your card, and use your card to ride transit.