Services

Presto on Para Transpo

Starting on December 15, Para Transpo customers can now provide their Presto card number to Para Transpo and our system will confirm to the operator that the pass is loaded.

Once you have provided your Presto card number, show your card to the operator for verification when boarding. There will be no need to carry a receipt with you.

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Buses return to Rideau St. on December 20

Buses return to Rideau St. on December 20 as the Rideau Street renewal project comes to a close.

Routes 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 114, N39, N45, N57, N61, N75, N97, R1, 602 and 624 will go back to their regular routing on Rideau St. Para Transpo service will also return to Rideau Street. STO buses will not return to Rideau Street, and will be staying on their current routing via Mackenzie King Bridge.

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Winter Service starts December 20, 2020

Starting Sunday December 20, 2020, some routes will be modified to reflect seasonal ridership changes and respond to changing customer needs.

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Adjustments to Lincoln Fields Station

On Sunday, December 6, bus service at Lincoln Fields Station will be adjusted to use a new local bus platform.

The new bus platform makes room for the construction of the Stage 2 O‑Train Station.

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Better service through Carleton University starts October 18

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.

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The Virtual Line: A better way to “line” up

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!

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Return to school - We’re ready for you

Updated September 9: We've added more midday trips for students to accommodate early end times

OC Transpo service to Ottawa high schools and middle schools will resume for the school year. This includes the 600-series bus routes and special school service on some regular bus routes.

We are working closely with all four school boards, Ottawa Student Transportation Authority and Consortium de Transport Scolaire d’Ottawa on this year’s back to school plans.

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Upcoming Changes to Bus Service

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.

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