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Project Spotlight: O-Train South Extension Testing & Training

The Next Stop Blog team is here to explain the work accomplished to date, what we’re testing, and how staff are being trained around the clock to operate this new system.

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Training with the Train

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend is the biggest multi-day race event in Canada, drawing in thousands of out-of-town visitors and 200,000 spectators.

The Next Stop Blog is here to provide some inspiration on how you can take advantage of the O-Train to travel to new running destinations. Here’s our guide on how you can “train with the train.”

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Day In The Life: Mechanic

At OC Transpo, we have more than 150 mechanics who help keep our buses on the road and we’re looking to grow our team. The Next Stop Blog caught up with Dale, one of our licensed mechanics, to find out what a typical day looks like for our mechanics.

Let’s learn more about the critical impact of this behind-the-scenes team, and how this important role makes a difference.

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OC Explained: Service Changes

As part of our Your Future Journey blog series, we’re exploring the New Ways to Bus network which will be focused on frequency, local service, and connections to key destinations across the city.

While this is a major change that will take advantage of our expanded rail network, our bus network is no stranger to change. We are constantly recalibrating the network to match travel needs and seasonal ridership trends.

Come behind the scenes to understand our service change process.

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OC Explained: Zero Emission Bus Program

OC Transpo is working toward as we transition our bus fleet from diesel to electric by 2036.

This is an important transition and we’re excited to tell you more about it.

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April 11 Transit Commission Update

On April 11, we provided an update on our five-year road map progress, ridership, our scheduling process, and more!

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OC Transpo employees celebrated for heroic actions and safe driving

On April 14, 2024, OC Transpo hosted a ceremony honouring last year’s Safe Driving and Transecure award recipients.

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Project Spotlight: Parkway Tunnel

The Next Stop Blog team is giving you a sneak peek on what is happening below ground on the Parkway Tunnel.

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Introducing Your Future Journey

To help guide you through upcoming changes to the bus network and answer your burning questions, we’re introducing our newest blog series – Your Future Journey. Keep reading to learn more!

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Driving Diversity: EmpoWered@theWheel

As part of our 5-year roadmap, we launched EmpoWered@theWheel – a women’s recruitment program created to further our commitment towards gender diversity at OC Transpo.

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Longest Serving Para Transpo Operator Retires After 45 Years

The Next Stop Blog Team caught up with Trish on her last day of work to reflect on her time with Para Transpo and what her secret was to achieving a successful and fulfilling career.

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February 29 Light Rail Sub-Committee Update Recap

We’re back at the first Light Rail Sub-Committee of 2024. Missed the meeting? Get the highlights here!

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