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OC Explained: Transecure

Our commitment to engaging with our community and providing safe service.

Meet Transecure - our community watch program on wheels. Our operators are the eyes and ears on Ottawa's roads, looking out for anything unsafe while staying connected to our control centre.

✨ Transecure has responded to more than 12,000 incidents since 1989.

This time on The Next Stop Blog, discover how Transecure improves community safety every day.

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Recap: September 11 Transit Committee

Missed the September 11 Transit Committee update?

The Next Stop Blog breaks it down: Progress on O‑Train east and west extensions, fall service changes, Westboro safety actions, fleet updates, and ridership trends.

Catch up on how OC Transpo is moving forward.

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💥 This is the way: Ottawa Comiccon Takes Transit

On Line 4 to Ottawa Comiccon, a Mandalorian helmet meets an OC Transpo badge.

Join The Next Stop Blog to meet Michael at OC Transpo who blends his fandom of Star Wars and transit.

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Recap: Para Transpo Talk – August 2025

Missed our August Para Transpo Talk events? Don’t worry — The Next Stop Blog has you covered with the key highlights:

  • See how the O-Train and Para Transpo can work together for smoother trips.
  • Discover our new minibuses — more space, easier boarding, and improved comfort.
  • Get clear answers on fares and tips for using My Para Transpo.

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🎫OC Explained: Fare capping

Curious about fare flexibility?

On The Next Stop Blog, we break down fare capping with Presto and O-Payment—plus a few tap tips.

Discover how this new feature makes transit simpler.

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OC Explained: Route 105

Ready for takeoff!

On Aug 24, we introduced Route 105 Frequent — a 24/7 link between Ottawa International Airport and St-Laurent Station.
Inspired by the Avro Arrow, this new route makes airport trips faster and easier. 🚌 ✈

Learn the story behind 105 on The Next Stop Blog .

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Project spotlight: 💧Pinecrest Creek Pond 🌿

The Next Stop Blog takes you behind the scenes of Ottawa's breathtaking Pinecrest Creek Pond!

Discover how 435 hectares of stormwater transforms into a community paradise that fights flooding, protects waterways, and creates stunning green spaces.

💧 Nature meets innovation!

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🥇First Test Train Rolls Out on O-Train West Extension

🚄A first for the West!

A test train just hit the tracks on the O-Train West Extension — a major step forward for Stage 2.

The Next Stop Blog has the story, why it matters, and what’s coming next as testing ramps up in Ottawa’s west end.

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Recap: Para Transpo Talk takes part in City of Ottawa’s AccessAbility Day

Discover the highlights from AccessAbility Day!

Minibuses, apps, and conversations with customers — the Next Stop Blog takes you back to the Para Transpo Talk event held on May 29 at City Hall.

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🚌 A Year in the Life: New Bus Operator

One year. Countless miles. A whole new perspective.

In the latest Next Stop Blog, Clint shares what his first year as a bus operator really looked like.

It’s a story about growth, connection, and discovering what it means to help move a city.

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Recap: June 12 Transit Committee Meeting

Missed the June 12 Transit Committee update?

The Next Stop Blog breaks it down: O-Train progress, new buses, safety actions, ridership stats, and how OC Transpo is growing non-fare revenue. Catch up on what’s moving transit forward.

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🏆OC Transpo Fare Enforcement Officers receive award for life-saving response

Three OC Transpo Fare Enforcement Officers went from checking fares to saving a life — all in one shift.

Their fast response during an emergency earned them a St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Award.

Want to know what happened? Read the full story on The Next Stop Blog.

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