Public consultations begin on the OC Transpo 2026-2029 Accessibility Plan
Residents are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas through a variety of accessible engagement opportunities, including virtual and in-person consultations and an accessible online survey available on Engage Ottawa from January 5 to February 8.
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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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Winter service begins Sunday, December 21
Regular schedule adjustments take place four times a year – spring, summer, fall, and winter. This winter, changes in service reflect expected changes in ridership when workers may be on vacation and schools are closed. Other service reliability improvements for buses may include:
OC Transpo fares are changing on January 1. Most fares will increase by 2.5 percent. There will be no change to the price of the EquiPass, Community pass or Access pass.
Fare changes were approved by Ottawa City Council as part of the 2026 budget.
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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NEW! Beginning Jan 1, 2026, Para Transpo seniors age 65 and up will be eligible for four free trips a month when they use a registered Presto card to pay per trip.
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!
New location!
Have you checked out our Rack & Roll practice bike rack? The practice bike rack moves to different locations around the city so that everyone can try it out.
You’ll see the practice rack on the right-hand side as you enter the facility, near the information desk at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre.
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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.