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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.
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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.
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.
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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.Read More about Project Spotlight: A Year in Review on the O-Train Extension Project