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Hi! We're a group advocating for better public transit in the city of Ottawa. See details at our website: ottawatransitriders.substack.com

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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Volunteer to get better transit in Ottawa
With the challenges facing OCTranspo and an upcoming municipal election, it’s more important than ever that OTR can amplify its positions on transit with volunteer power.
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Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 06/02/2026
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.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Our priorities for 2026 open.substack.com/pub/ottawatr...
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Our transit priorities for 2026
Ottawa Transit Riders launched in April 2019 to support accessible and reliable transit across our city.
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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 10/01/2026
OC Transpo apologizes for surge in bus cancellations ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 11/01/2026
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: bit.ly/3NbOPFS
A background photo of cars parked on a snowy street. In the foreground, a blue text box with a no-parking symbol and text "A daytime winter weather parking ban is in effect today from 10 am to 7 pm. No on-street parking. Parking permit holders are exempt."
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
With the inclement @helps.octranspo.com is sending out alot of detours of buses that are running
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Bus unreliability at OC Transpo
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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.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
OC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waits
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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.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 11/01/2026
⚠️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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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
OC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancelations www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
OC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus trips
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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.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 08/01/2026
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...
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 08/01/2026
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: bit.ly/450FaIc
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.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Line 1, 2 problems disrupt tra... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 08/01/2026
🚇Line 2 Alert: Due to a switch issue, ➡️Trains are only serving the northbound platform towards Bayview at Carleton Station. 1/2
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Heating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulled
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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.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 08/01/2026
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 1/2
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Out-of-service @helps.octranspo.com bus catches fire www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
New Para Transpo buses pulled off the road with heater issues @ctvottawa.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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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.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 06/01/2026
Elevator 23 at Blair station is currently out of service.  Shuttle available between C,I stops and the entrance to the mall. 1/2
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Happy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launch
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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.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Regina's electric buses put to the test search.app/ArWBg
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Regina’s electric buses put to the test during their first winter
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
What is the hold up on E-Buses ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...
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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.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increase
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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.
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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Note that there is homework - they ask if you've read their strategy and the workbook. Attention: @horizonottawa.bsky.social @freetransitottawa.bsky.social @otttransitriders.bsky.social @bikeottawa.bsky.social
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
#ottcity transit fares go up again some wonder if it is worth it #ottpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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.
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ottwatch @ottwatch.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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 engage.ottawa.ca/improving-citys-pu…
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026
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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.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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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.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 29/12/2025
According to the team at Environment Canada there's going to be freezing rain, *check notes* ...and more freezing rain, and then some snow. Here's what you need to know: 🧵 1/3
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
3 Ontario Megaprojects was supposed to open in 2025 still waiting. The Confederation LRT east end is one of the three www.blogto.com/city/2025/11...
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These 3 Ontario megaprojects were supposed to open in 2025 but we're still waiting
Ontario is being built up with major megaprojects that will reshape the way residents move in and across the province. The only problem? Many of thes…
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
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Service disrupted for O-Train Line 2 and Line 4
OC Transpo says train service is disrupted for LRT Lines 2 and 4.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Top 10 countries in public transportation www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/top-...
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Top 10 countries with best public transportation
A few nations stand out for having excellent public transportation systems thanks to careful planning, cutting-edge technology and steady funding.
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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 23/12/2025
⚠️ 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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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
@helps.octranspo.com is looking for 3 transit planners jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca/city-jobs/jo...
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Transit Planner
Transit Planner
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Northern cities adjust bus schedules for the Holidays If you live in smaller cities like North Bay Sudbury Sault Ste Marie Thunder Bay Timmins limited service during Christmas www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ont...
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Northern cities adjust bus schedules for the Holidays
Holiday transit changes are in effect across northern Ontario. Riders are urged to confirm times in advance of travel.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
@helps.octranspo.com improving access to CHEO, the rehab centre and Ottawa Hospital General Campus
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Weekend bus route service to emergency food bank after months of hardship www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Weekend bus route to emergency food bank restored after months of hardship | CBC News
In April, OC Transpo ended Saturday and Sunday service for route 189, which had made it easy for clients of the Sadaqa Food Bank to get there. That service was restored on Sunday after months of advoc...
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Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Frequent buses, a comprehensive and dense network, and reliable service would go a long way to mitigating the need for heated shelters. Des bus fréquents, un réseau étendu et dense, et un service fiable contribueraient grandement à atténuer le besoin d'abris chauffés.
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As OC Transpo misses targets, Ottawa riders left waiting in the cold
Could heaters be the solution to freezing riders left waiting for buses, or is there another way?
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Do you want to know what goes behind the scenes of running @helps.octranspo.com
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John Redins @johnredins.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
@mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social can go anywhere in #Ottcity anytime. Imagine a person with a mobility issue that use @helps.octranspo.com Para Transpo crosses a certain area like near the Hard Rock Casino or someone sees their Dr in Greely must pay an extra $12 one way. Most people with mobility
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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 18/12/2025
Winter changes are rolling in, #OttCity! OC Transpo’s winter service starts Sunday, December 21. The winter service changes will include some bus service adjustments and special holiday service from Monday, Dec 22 to Friday, Jan 2. Learn more: bit.ly/4s1ZO4q
Graphic that reads “Winter Service Change” at the top in the centre. There are also photos of the OC Owl, a snowflake, the OC Transpo logo, bus stops, OC Transpo buses and two friends waiting for their bus.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
O-Train East extension testing to begin ‘relatively early’ in 2026, mayor says www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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O-Train East extension testing to begin ‘relatively early’ in 2026, mayor says
Testing on the O-Train East extension into Orléans should begin “relatively early in the new year” but there is no “certain timetable” to open O-Train Line 1 in the east end, according to Mayor Mark S...
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Attackers in 'venomous' O-Train assault getting jail time www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Attackers in 'venomous' O-Train assault going to prison | CBC News
A judge has sentenced two men to prison for what prosecutors described as a violent, "hate-filled" assault on a Black newcomer at an Ottawa LRT station last year.
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Ajay @theajayyy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Clarification: There have been more Line 1 incidents this winter so far than this summer, but thankfully most have been shorter than 30 minutes and don't require R1. OC definitely should communicate their reliability stats in a more up-to-date manner and explain why an incident occurred
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Ajay @theajayyy.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
It's absolutely not a downward trend. There are interim measures, such as temporary speed restrictions, that need to be resolved (and is something we all should fight for). But with them, Line 1 has been able to become a reliable train Pretending the train is unreliable is a big distraction
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VIA Rail Maddy🇨🇦 @maddy.detects.dragging.equipment · 14/12/2025
Line 1 is far more reliable than it was back when it first opened Accidents happen, not a big deal
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Griffin @celedonianerror.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
This was the first unplanned R1 in months. The line has been significantly more reliable since I moved here back in 2022. I remember there used to be near weekly R1 deployments during winter. I have my qualms with line 1, but doomposting gets you nowhere.
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
This is becoming a trend
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
@capitalcurrent.bsky.social article about the motion of the Transit Committee pivot from electric bus purchases to diesel OC Transpo steps back from its electric-bus plan - Capital Current share.google/SlxL3FFeBnRR...
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OC Transpo steps back from its electric-bus plan - Capital Current
OC Transpo has approved a motion allowing future diesel and hybrid bus purchases, marking a shift away from its zero-emission e-bus plan.
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