Winter service begins Sunday, December 21
Regular schedule adjustments take place four times a year – spring, summer, fall, and winter. This winter, changes in service reflect expected changes in ridership when workers may be on vacation and schools are closed. Other service reliability improvements for buses may include:
Missed the November 24 Transit Committee update?
The Next Stop Blog breaks it down:
Budget approved. Ridership at pandemic highs. Line 1 East Extension moving forward. Public Safety Strategy unveiled.
From fare changes to what's coming in 2026, here's everything you need to know about the decisions shaping your transit service.
Read More about Nov. 27, 2025: Winter 2026 Transit Service Changes
Read More about Nov. 21, 2025: Comprehensive review of the transit fare structure
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The last few years have been challenging for many in our community, and this year is no exception. On Saturday, December 13 from 10 am to 5 pm, donate non-perishable food items in-person at participating Loblaw stores across the City.
LET'S GET THIS FOOD DRIVE MOVING SOONER.
From Monday, December 2, donate online on the Ottawa Food Bank website.
Just $16 provides a meal for a family of four.
Read More about OC Transpo / Loblaw Annual Holiday Food Drive 🥫
What is it? How does it work? How does a bus’s position on a route make it to the app you check when planning your trip?
We caught up with the Customer Information Systems team to find out what real-time information is and how we’re using it to improve your experience.
We start preparing for winter service long before the first snowflakes fall.
Here’s a refresh on what we’ve done and what we’re planning as we gear up for another long winter in Canada’s capital.
🖥️Ever wonder who keeps octranspo.com running?
From sunrise service alerts to accessibility fixes, follow our web team through a typical day of turning complex transit info into clear, helpful content for thousands of riders.
💡 spoiler There's coffee, creativity, and a lot of care behind every page.
Read More about 👩💻A day in the life of a Website Specialist 🧠
Winter is coming and we are taking steps to continue to provide safe and reliable transit throughout.
Months before the first snowfall, our crews take multiple steps to prepare buses and trains for poor road conditions and various types of winter weather. Read our OC Explained: Winter Operations blog to learn more.
When extreme winter weather is forecast, there may be changes to bus types, trips, and schedules.
Severe Storm Schedule: In effect for buses on weekdays when 31 cm or more of snow (or a mixture of wet, heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain) is expected. Visit the Winter travels page for details.
We’re connecting the 560-1000 line to our GTFS real-time feed for more accurate next-departure information.