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🚊 Line 2 & 4 now open on weekdays 🎉

Here’s what you can expect:

New connections & stations: Expanded service across the south.
Direct access to Ottawa International Airport.
Weekday service:runs from 6 am to midnight, Monday to Friday.
Parallel bus service will continue to run along both lines seven days a week.

Experience the new network at your own pace.

New Flyer Zero-emission buses charging by pantograph

A new zero-emission bus is now in service, and more are coming soon!

The first zero-emission bus (ZEB) from our latest order is now in service. Twenty-one more New Flyer XE40 ZEBs will also join our fleet throughout Q1 as they pass inspection and testing.

The new ZEBs come with new white exterior screens. Enhanced interior screens give you more information as you ride. Each ZEB saves about 25,000 litres of fuel every year.

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Project Spotlight: A Year in Review on the O-Train Extension Project

2024 was a year built on defining moments – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Ottawa becoming the home of two new professional sports teams including lacrosse and women’s hockey, and, most notably, the O-Train Extension Project meeting many key milestones.

Lines 2 & 4 are here: Let’s get you ready!

Now Live!

🚆 Starting January 6, Lines 2 & 4 begin weekday service, connecting you to new routes, modern stations, and effortless connections.

Don’t miss the details—explore the blog and plan your journey now.

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Fare change takes effect January 1

OC Transpo fares are changing on January 1. Most fares will increase by five percent. Fare changes were approved by City Council as part of the 2025 Budget.

There will be no change to the prices of the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access pass.

OC Explained: Coordinating CN Freight Trains on Line 2

How does OC Transpo keep Line 2 running smoothly while CN freight trains cross the tracks each week?

Discover the behind-the-scenes coordination in our OC Explained blog.

Learn how we strive to achieve the balance between transit and freight, benefiting both riders and the local economy.

Winter service change

Starts Sunday, December 22

As schools and workplaces wind down around the holidays, you can expect our service to adjust to the change in ridership.

There will also be minor changes to bus service this winter in preparation for the weekday launch of O-Train Lines 2& 4.

Jan. 2: System Preparations Completed for O-Train Lines 2 and 4

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O-Train Lines 2 & 4 begin a phased opening on January 6, 2025

Big changes are coming to Ottawa's transit system!

Here's what to expect:

Phased launch: Lines 2 & 4 will open in 3 phases, starting with weekday service for at least 2 weeks, then expanding in phases to seven days a week.
More stations & new connections: 11 new stations, plus access to Carleton University and Park & Ride spots.
Airport access: Direct train service to the Ottawa International Airport.
Increased capacity: Lines 2/4 trains carry up to 420/260 passengers, with larger platforms for easier boarding.

Plan your trip now with OC Transpo's Travel Planner!

Services news

New Lost & Found platform is live!

Use our online tool to easily report and recover lost items—quick, simple, and accessible anytime.

Here’s what’s new:

Report lost items easily and anytime.
Convenient access at St-Laurent Station via O-Train Line 1 and bus routes.

Explore the new platform today!

Lost & Found portal

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New ways to bus are coming to Ottawa!

Frequent. Local. Connected.

OC Transpo’s new bus network will focus on frequency, local service in your neighbourhood, and connections to O-Train Lines 1 and 2 and key destinations.

New Ways to Bus is about responding to changes in customers’ travel needs and ridership levels. It will significantly change OC Transpo’s bus network and is a big step towards meeting our service reliability target of 99.5 per cent.

What's changing? New Ways to Bus route changes