Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 26/03/2026ottawatransitriders.substack.com/p/volunteer-...ottawatransitriders.substack.comVolunteer to get better transit in OttawaWith 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. 010
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Rail Fans Canada @railfans.ca · 06/02/2026OC 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. 145
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Our priorities for 2026 open.substack.com/pub/ottawatr...open.substack.comOur transit priorities for 2026Ottawa Transit Riders launched in April 2019 to support accessible and reliable transit across our city. 144
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 10/01/2026OC Transpo apologizes for surge in bus cancellations ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran... 142
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 11/01/2026REMINDER - 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 066
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 11/01/2026With the inclement @helps.octranspo.com is sending out alot of detours of buses that are running 021
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Bus unreliability at OC Transpobit.lyBus unreliability at OC TranspoA 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. 134
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 10/01/2026OC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waitsbit.lyOC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waitsA 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. 275
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁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) 341
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 10/01/2026OC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancelations www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caOC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancellations this week | CBC NewsOC 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. 121
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 09/01/2026OC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus tripsbit.lyOC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus tripsOC Transpo says there has been a recent rise in undelivered bus trips caused by an increased number of buses needing maintenance work. 022
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 08/01/2026Detour: 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... 012
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 08/01/2026As 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 131
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Line 1, 2 problems disrupt tra... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caLine 1, 2 problems disrupt travel early Thursday | CBC NewsLine 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. 041
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁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. 1/2 231
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Heating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulledbit.lyHeating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulledOC Transpo has sidelined some of its new Para Transpo buses due to heating issues. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports. 011
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 08/01/2026Due 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 1/2 121
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Out-of-service @helps.octranspo.com bus catches fire www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caOut-of-service OC Transpo bus catches fire while being towed | CBC NewsNo one was hurt but the Wednesday afternoon incident is under investigation. 010
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 07/01/2026New Para Transpo buses pulled off the road with heater issues @ctvottawa.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...ctvnews.caLeft in the cold: some Para Transpo buses pulled off road after heat stopped workingOC Transpo has pulled some of its new Para Transpo minibuses off the road because their heat wasn’t working. 100
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 06/01/2026Elevator 23 at Blair station is currently out of service. Shuttle available between C,I stops and the entrance to the mall. 1/2 121
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Happy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launchbit.lyHappy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launchTuesday 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. 172
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Regina's electric buses put to the test search.app/ArWBgsearch.appRegina’s electric buses put to the test during their first winterEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 020
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 04/01/2026What is the hold up on E-Buses ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...ottawacitizen.comWhat'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. 020
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 03/01/2026“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increasebit.ly“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increaseOC 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. 042
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Note 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 021
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/...cbc.caAs Ottawa transit fares go up again, some wonder if it' | CBC NewsIt'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. 051
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁ottwatch @ottwatch.bsky.social · 30/12/2025New 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… 033
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026bit.lyHere’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026Ottawa 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. 023
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Here’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...ctvnews.caHere’s what you need to know about the OC Transpo fare increase for 2026Ottawa 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. 022
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 29/12/2025According 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: 🧵 1/3x.com 1138
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 29/12/20253 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...blogto.comThese 3 Ontario megaprojects were supposed to open in 2025 but we're still waitingOntario 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… 201
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 28/12/2025www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...ctvnews.caService disrupted for O-Train Line 2 and Line 4OC Transpo says train service is disrupted for LRT Lines 2 and 4. 101
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 26/12/2025Top 10 countries in public transportation www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/top-...vanguardngr.comTop 10 countries with best public transportationA few nations stand out for having excellent public transportation systems thanks to careful planning, cutting-edge technology and steady funding. 100
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁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) 131
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...jobs-emplois.ottawa.caTransit PlannerTransit Planner 032
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Northern 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...ctvnews.caNorthern cities adjust bus schedules for the HolidaysHoliday transit changes are in effect across northern Ontario. Riders are urged to confirm times in advance of travel. 010
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 21/12/2025@helps.octranspo.com improving access to CHEO, the rehab centre and Ottawa Hospital General Campus 1152
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Weekend bus route service to emergency food bank after months of hardship www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caWeekend bus route to emergency food bank restored after months of hardship | CBC NewsIn 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... 170
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Jeff Leiper @jleiper.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Frequent 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.ottawacitizen.comAs OC Transpo misses targets, Ottawa riders left waiting in the coldCould heaters be the solution to freezing riders left waiting for buses, or is there another way? 96214
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 19/12/2025Do you want to know what goes behind the scenes of running @helps.octranspo.com 021
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁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 142
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 18/12/2025Winter 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 054
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 16/12/2025O-Train East extension testing to begin ‘relatively early’ in 2026, mayor says www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...ctvnews.caO-Train East extension testing to begin ‘relatively early’ in 2026, mayor saysTesting 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... 372
Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Attackers in 'venomous' O-Train assault getting jail time www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caAttackers in 'venomous' O-Train assault going to prison | CBC NewsA 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. 082
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Ajay @theajayyy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Clarification: 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 041
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Ajay @theajayyy.bsky.social · 14/12/2025It'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 182
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁VIA Rail Maddy🇨🇦 @maddy.detects.dragging.equipment · 14/12/2025Line 1 is far more reliable than it was back when it first opened Accidents happen, not a big deal 052
Reposted by Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁Griffin @celedonianerror.bsky.social · 14/12/2025This 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. 153
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...share.googleOC Transpo steps back from its electric-bus plan - Capital CurrentOC Transpo has approved a motion allowing future diesel and hybrid bus purchases, marking a shift away from its zero-emission e-bus plan. 111