Who runs OC Transpo?
Agency of the City of Ottawa
OC Transpo
| From top-left, clockwise: a Citadis Spirit train on the Confederation Line, a Coradia LINT train on the Trillium Line, an Alexander Dennis double-decker bus, Tremblay station, and a New Flyer articulated bus at Westboro station | |
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| Parent | Agency of the City of Ottawa |
How many buses does OC Transpo have?
OC Transpo provides transit services across Ottawa and into Gatineau. Serving nearly 340,000 riders per day, our fleet has grown from 36 horses to over 900 vehicles. We operate 365 days a year, snow or shine, to bring you safely and comfortably to your destinations.
How many OC Transpo drivers are there?
OC Transpo relies on 3,000 employees and more than 900 buses. In 2019, our customers took 97.4 million trips around the city of Ottawa!
Are OC Transpo busses free?
Fifteen bus routes serving downtown Ottawa — and all Para Transpo trips to or from the Rideau-Vanier and Somerset wards — are now free.
What time do Ottawa buses start running?
The Ottawa bus service includes multiple types of buses, many of which connect you directly to O-Train stations. Buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with more limited nighttime service.
Is there a shortage of bus drivers in Canada?
Low pay has helped create a shortage of school bus drivers and caused disruptions somewhere in New Brunswick almost every day — and it was already a problem before COVID-19 pandemic, a union official says.
What is written test for OC Transpo?
The customer service assessment is a twenty (20) question, multiple choice test specifically designed for use in the selection of Bus Operators. The written assessment requires applicants to read a text recounting a day in the life of an OC Transpo Bus Operator, describing an incident or collision.
Can I use my Toronto Presto card in Ottawa?
Yes, your PRESTO card can be used on any of the 11 participating transit agencies in Ontario, including OC Transpo in Ottawa. Visit Paying for Transit to see the full list of PRESTO transit agencies.
What time do buses stop running in Ottawa?
Who owns Ottawa LRT?
City of Ottawa
| Confederation Line | |
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| Owner | City of Ottawa |
| Line number | 1 |
| Locale | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Stations | 13 |
What time do OC busses start running?
6am – 2am
6am – 2am / Approx. every 30 min. Ride with us, on Ocean City’s municipal buses that travel along Coastal Highway. Our buses are safe, clean, reliable, and convenient.
What does a school bus driver make in Ontario?
around $12 to $16 an hour
School bus driver pay, which Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) says hovers around $12 to $16 an hour, is set as the result of negotiations between school bus operators and consortia that represent school boards.