Back to school. Back to business.

Back on board.
Whether you’re returning to the office, starting a new school year, or adjusting to a new fall routine, leaf it to us to get you there.
We all wish that summer could last forever. We also know that we all must prepare for the changes that come with the fall season. Changes in colour. Changes in temperature. Changes in schedule. Changes in ridership. We're increasing bus service on busy routes across the city so you can work, study, and ride into the fall with ease.
With flexible travel options, you can plan your trip and even bring your bike or park your car.
Plan your trip
with Transit app
Looking for an easy and convenient way to plan the best route to school, work, or any other Ottawa destination? With Transit app, our preferred app for trip planning, you can:
- Check the status of your bus in real time.
- Sign up for service notifications on your device.
- Plan trips combining OC Transpo and STO services.
Plan your trip
with My Para Transpo
Para Transpo users can book their ride and see it arrive, enjoying independence with every trip. My Para Transpo is a self-serve system that offers customers the freedom to manage and receive notifications for their own trips:
- Book trips for the next day, or 7 days in advance for holidays.
- Cancel a booked trip either the day before or on the same day.
- Track your ride in real-time with a map and estimated time of arrival countdown.
Introducing NEW Route 105"The Arrow"
This route will have frequent service between the Airport and St-Laurent Station. The route number was selected in honour of the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow, a supersonic aircraft and symbol of Canadian innovation.
Bring your bike
It's not winter yet, but even if you are an all-season cyclist, we have good news. With Rack & Roll, your bike is always welcome aboard. All of our buses are equipped with bike racks and there's plenty of space on trains.
Bikes on our networkPark your car
Let us do the driving while you save money on parking and gas. We have more than 9,000 free parking spaces across the city, including hundreds of new spaces in the south at Leitrim and Bowesville stations.
Park & Ride lotsIntroducing NEW Route...
This route will have frequent service between the Airport and St-Laurent Station. The route number was selected in honour of the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow, a supersonic aircraft and symbol of Canadian innovation.
Back to school
Whether you’re in middle school or university, new to the city or a back for another semester, we'll get you to class on time.
College and university
Returning to college or university this fall? Your bus route may have changed since the end of your last semester when we launched the new bus network.
Did you know that your U-Pass gets you unlimited trips on OC Transpo? Full-time post-secondary students can use their U-Pass to connect to campus via frequent bus routes and O-Train Lines 1 and 2.
Park your car for free
With 16 free Park & Ride lots and thousands of free spots across the city, students can save money on gas and parking passes just in time for fall classes.
High school and middle school
School service resumes August 25 for French schools and September 2 for English schools. Get to class and back using 600-series school service and special trips on regular routes, specially planned with bell times in mind. Visit the Fall service change page for details.
Some students in grades 7 through 12 will receive a new student transit pass this school year. Students that receive this pass should speak to their school if they have questions or problems using their card, or if they lose it and need a replacement.
More about service to high schools and middle schools
Back to business
Across the city and across the bridge; travel with us to and from the office, any day of the week.
Transferring between OC Transpo and STO
Passes and transfers from OC Transpo and STO are accepted on both networks at no extra charge. Even better: OC Transpo and STO provide service to all major Government of Canada workplaces, including downtown Ottawa and Gatineau, the Department of National Defence’s Carling Campus and many more.
More about transfers between OC Transpo and STO
Flexible fare options
Whether you're in the office everyday, work hybrid, or travel for special events, we have flexible fare options, like O-Payment, fare capping, or sharing a Presto card, to suit your commuting schedule.
Fall is coming near, but don't come near to falling.
Make sure to stay safe during your commutes this fall. Here are some reminders that will help everyone get from A to B comfortably and safely:
Slow down when walking on the platform or at stops. Rushing near transit vehicles is dangerous.
Never trespass onto the O-Train tracks. If you drop something on the O-Train tracks, call the Special Constables Unit or use an emergency phone to ask for help.
Keep your hands to yourself when near transit vehicles. Never touch, hit, kick or climb on the outside of a bus or train.
Keep your eyes up from your phone when walking through a transit station and near vehicles.
Emergency phones are located throughout stations and connect you with security staff.
Always use designated crossing areas like crosswalks and overpasses.
Obey safety signage in transit stations. It’s there to keep you safe.
Keep a safe distance. Stay well back from the platform or curb edge.