We are working with our fare payment system vendors to improve convenience and provide more touch-free fare payment options for you.
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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.
Starting Sunday, August 30, some routes will return to their regular schedules to reflect increased seasonal ridership and the changing needs of our customers due to COVID‑19.
Our Customer Service Centre in the Rideau Centre is now open with reduced hours.
New temporary hours:
Please keep your distance from other customers while waiting or avoid the line by using:
Applications for discounted fares can be submitted by mail or fax.
Rack & Roll is here! Rack & Roll is back this summer with over 700 bike racks installed on buses by early June.
April 17
The Spring service change on Sunday, April 19 will not be proceeding.
Bus and O-Train service will continue operating with modified schedules as detailed in the March 30 Service Change.
May 13
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.
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:
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.