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OC Transpo says there are currently 20 LRVs available for service, with 39 out of service. Work continues to replace worn CBAs (two axles per day), while other maintenance needs are ongoing. OC Transpo believes 20 available trains is stable for now, hopes to reintroduce more ASAP, no timeline yet.

Our transit priorities for 2026 Ottawa Transit Riders launched in April 2019 to support accessible and reliable transit across our city.

Our priorities for 2026
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OC Transpo apologizes for surge in bus cancellations ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...

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REMINDER - A winter weather parking ban will be in effect today, January 11 until 7 pm.

Please do not park on #OttCity streets. This will help crews plow easily and effectively.

Details: https://bit.ly/3NbOPFS

With the inclement @helps.octranspo.com is sending out alot of detours of buses that are running

Bus unreliability at OC Transpo A memo sent to Ottawa city council is shining a light on why many OC Transpo buses are failing to show up. CTV’s Josh Marano reports.

Bus unreliability at OC Transpo

OC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waits A new internal memo sent to Ottawa city council is shedding light on why so many OC Transpo buses are failing to show up and why riders are being asked to be patient.

OC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waits

⚠️Due to road conditions, the following bus stops are out of service:  

- Meadowlands/Chesterton (2990)  
- Carling/Sherwood (7367)  
- Carling/Grenon (6441)  
- Montréal/Den Haag (1565)  
- Bayview Station (B 3060)  
- Albert/Bay (3004)  
- Data Centre/Billings Bridge (1152) 

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OC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancellations this week | CBC News OC Transpo is apologizing for a sharp deterioration in bus reliability, as it cancelled far more bus trips than usual over the course of this week.

OC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancelations
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OC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus trips OC Transpo says there has been a recent rise in undelivered bus trips caused by an increased number of buses needing maintenance work.

OC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus trips

Detour: Routes 11, 57, 61, 62, 63, 75, 82, and 85 around Lincoln Fields Transitway ramp closure. January 8, 11:30pm to January 9, 6am. www.octranspo.com/en...

Map showing a westbound closure on Highway 174 at Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard, with the closed section highlighted in red and a marked detour route looping around the interchange.

As part of the Stage 2 O-Train project, westbound Highway 174, under the Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard overpass, is closed until 2 pm today, January 8, for road repair.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/450FaIc

Line 1, 2 problems disrupt travel early Thursday | CBC News Line 2 trains were not running between Dow's Lake and Carleton stations earlier Thursday because of a switch problem, while Line 1 briefly had a train problem for the second morning in a row.

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🚇Line 2 Alert: Due to a switch issue,
➡️Trains are only serving the northbound platform towards Bayview at Carleton Station.

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Heating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulled OC Transpo has sidelined some of its new Para Transpo buses due to heating issues. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.

Heating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulled

Due to maintenance, the following services may be unavailable tonight from 10:00PM to 3:00AM:

➡️ Travel Planner 

➡️ Transit App

➡️ Next departure widget

➡️ 560-560 & 560-1000

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Out-of-service OC Transpo bus catches fire while being towed | CBC News No one was hurt but the Wednesday afternoon incident is under investigation.

Out-of-service @helps.octranspo.com bus catches fire
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Left in the cold: some Para Transpo buses pulled off road after heat stopped working OC Transpo has pulled some of its new Para Transpo minibuses off the road because their heat wasn’t working.

New Para Transpo buses pulled off the road with heater issues @ctvottawa.bsky.social
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Elevator 23 at Blair station is currently out of service. 

Shuttle available between C,I stops and the entrance to the mall.

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Happy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launch Tuesday marks a significant milestone for OC Transpo — it has been one year since the launch of lines 2 and 4, bringing light rail back through Carleton University and to Riverside South.

Happy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launch

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What's the hold-up with OC Transpo e-buses? Gary Dimmock explains why OC Transpo's e-bus fleet is delayed and why Ottawa will consider buying diesel buses in the future.

What is the hold up on E-Buses
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“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increase OC Transpo implemented fare increases on New Year’s Day, and some transit riders say they’re not on board with the hiked prices for buses and the LRT in the capital.

“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increase

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As Ottawa transit fares go up again, some wonder if it' | CBC News It's going to be more expensive to ride transit in Ottawa in 2026, with a 10-cent fare increase for a single adult ride coming into effect on New Year's Day.

#ottcity transit fares go up again some wonder if it is worth it #ottpoli
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New Consultation: Your Input Matters: Tell Us How We Can Improve The City's Public Engagement Strategy Consultation: Your Input Matters: Tell Us How We Can Improve The City's Public Engagement Strategy https://engage.ottawa.ca/improving-citys-public-engagement-strategy

Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026 Ottawa transit riders are facing a fare bump on New Year’s Day, with the cost of a monthly pass continuing to be the fourth highest in the country.

Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026

The Eglinton LRT is going on 15 yrs of delays costing millions

Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026 Ottawa transit riders are facing a fare bump on New Year’s Day, with the cost of a monthly pass continuing to be the fourth highest in the country.

Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026

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