Stop and route announcements
Next stop announcement system (NSAS)
- Using the GPS position of the bus as it departs from its current stop, the NSAS sounds a tone and announces the next upcoming stop.
- The screen inside the bus shows the route number and destination, the next stop, and the time of day.
- When a rider requests a stop, the screen shows a checkmark: ✔. This confirms that the bell has been rung and the bus will make the next stop. If you need to get off at the next stop, ring the bell by pulling the yellow rope or pressing the red square button on a grab bar.
Did you know?
In the NSAS, there are more than 6,500 bus stop locations, hundreds of bus routes, hours of audio and thousands of lines of text!
Enhanced interior info screens
The newest buses in our fleet, the New Flyer XE40 zero-emission buses, have enriched NSAS screens. These give you helpful information such as:
- Next two upcoming stops
- Last stop on the route, plus the expected arrival time
- OC Transpo news
Exterior bus announcements
Each bus announces its route and destination in English and French when it pulls up to the stop.
The announcements are made from speakers beside the front door of the bus. These messages help you find the vehicle entrance and confirm that you are boarding the correct bus or train.