April 1
We have been reaching out to staff and customers for feedback on our new March 30 service changes. In response to this feedback, we have added new service on some routes.
We will continue collecting feedback and adjusting service as necessary to ensure that our customers and staff can travel safely.
Read More about New trips added to service change on April 2
March 29
Effective March 30, schedules will be adjusted on all bus routes.
OC Transpo will be monitoring the adjusted transit service. We will be prioritizing changes that keep sufficient space available on buses and changes that address travel needs to essential services based on staff and customer feedback.
O-Train Line 2 is closing for approx. 2 years in preparation for Stage 2. The last day of O-Train service on Line 2 is Saturday May 2.
Starting on Sunday May 3:
March 27
Starting on Monday, March 30, many bus routes are operating on a Saturday schedule.
These changes reflect lower ridership and maintain service to all neighbourhoods and essential services.
March 24
Starting this week, OC Transpo will be adjusting service levels on routes across the system:
March 17
OC Transpo’s Customer Service Centres are being temporarily closed for employee and customer safety due to COVID-19.
Customers can use these alternatives:
Para Transpo customers can now test new online forms to Reserve a trip or Cancel a trip. Both forms are mobile-friendly and accessible.
The forms provide a new alternative to reserving and cancelling trips by phone. You can continue reserving and cancelling trips by phone if you prefer.
Free parking will be available during winter weather parking bans at these Park & Ride lots:
When a winter parking ban is called, you may park your vehicle in a designated space at one of these lots. Select parking garages also offer free overnight parking during parking bans.
We expect there to be no impact on transit service or transit customers, including Gold permit holders.
Read More about Overnight Park & Ride spots available during winter parking bans
Starting Sunday January 5, 2020, many bus routes will have new schedules and added trips. A few service adjustments will also happen earlier on December 22.
Based on your feedback, the Winter Service Change includes service improvements when connecting to and from O-Train Line 1.
O-Train replacement service now includes an Express option.
R1 Express buses may be activated to replace busy parts of Line 1 if the train is not running. R1 Express skips some stations to quickly re-connect you with Line 1 trains. Skipped stations are served by Regular R1 replacement service.
Free Wi-Fi is available underground at Lyon, Parliament, and Rideau stations. Cellular coverage is also available underground.
Never miss a call or message while travelling underground!
Read More about Free Wi-Fi at Line 1 underground stations from TELUS!
The O-Train Line 1 is now open!
All bus routes remain in place for 3 weeks. On Oct. 6, the bus network will undergo major changes.