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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in future zero-emission buses

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has invested $380 million with the City of Ottawa. This is to help finance up to 350 more OC Transpo Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs) through 2027.

The CIB’s loan will go towards upfront costs of the battery-electric buses. Repayment is expected to be covered through the reduced operating costs over the life of the ZEBs as compared to diesel buses.

This move plays an important part in the City's Climate Change Master Plan and goal to reduce the GHG emissions of City operations by 100% by 2040.

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Displaced Persons and Refugees Transit Pass Program

Displaced persons and refugees who have arrived in Ottawa are eligible for six months of free travel on OC Transpo.

The transit pass is a smartcard valid on buses, trains, and Para Transpo. The card is valid for six months from the month of issue and is non-renewable. The card is accepted on STO. Para Transpo users are required to register with Para Transpo but will have temporary approval until their application is approved.

The transit passes are distributed by the Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) and local settlement agencies.

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Stage 2: Stop adjustments at Blair Station

On Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 am, Blair Station stop E will close permanently to assist in the continued construction of Stage 2. Impacted routes will instead service a relocated stop D.

The Transitway between Blair Station and R.R. 174 will also be closed permanently. Routes: 21, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, N39, 221, 231, 232, 234, 236, 237, 302 will be impacted.

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Stage 2 : Transitway closure (Pinecrest Station to Bayshore Station)

On Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 am, the Transitway from Pinecrest Station to Bayshore Station will permanently close to assist in the continued construction of Stage 2. Routes: 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 252, 256, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267, 268, 283, 303, 404, 406, 454, 658, 660, 669, and 691 will be impacted.

Pinecrest and Bayshore Stations will remain open.

Let’s get charged up!

The first four battery-electric buses are now in service.

Following months of testing and training, we're excited to welcome you aboard.

These 40-foot buses will operate at all times of the day and on several trips and routes to gain experience under a variety of conditions.

They will be recognizable by their red and green appearance that promotes their role in reducing City emissions.

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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in future zero-emission buses

Displaced Persons and Refugees Transit Pass Program

Stage 2: Stop adjustments at Blair Station

Stage 2 : Transitway closure (Pinecrest Station to Bayshore Station)

Let’s get charged up!

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