A single bus ride home sparked a quiet revolution in Ottawa, one that would change who felt seen, welcomed, and represented on its streets. Discover how Winston Cumberbatch’s steady courage and unwavering professionalism opened doors that had been closed for generations.
Missed the February 12 Transit Committee update?
The Next Stop Blog breaks it down
Throughout the month of February, OC Transpo riders might notice three of our buses rolling around with a very special look.
As part of OC Transpo’s celebration of Black History Month, a new mural, titled “Pride of Dreams”, was designed and developed by Ottawa artist Jimmy Baptiste and is brimming with symbolism.
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2025 review
Remember when the O-Train extensions were just plans? 2025 changed everything.
We opened Lines 2 & 4 (hello, airport rail link!), powered up the East Extension for testing, rolled out the West’s first train, and completed station after station.
This is the story of how Ottawa moved toward a tripled rail network in one landmark year.
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OttaTalk
The OttaTalk team invited transit leaders into the studio to talk about Ottawa’s busiest room — the TOCC.
Hosts interviewed Director Joel Lemieux and Manager Brad Tubman about the command centre that handles 400,000 calls each year: no windows, but eyes on the entire city.
Go behind the scenes of the podcast with The Next Stop Blog!
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Lines 2 and 4 launched, ridership records shattered, and our buses got some serious glow-ups.
The Next Stop Blog is serving up OC Transpo's 2025 wrapped—think your year-end playlist, but with trains, art, and a lot more connections.
🎵🚌 Catch the full replay and relive the ride!
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.
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.