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Hi! We're a group advocating for better public transit in the city of Ottawa. See details at our website: https://ottawatransitriders.substack.com/
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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.
February 6, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Our priorities for 2026
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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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February 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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OC Transpo apologizes for surge in bus cancellations ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...
January 10, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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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
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."
January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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With the inclement @helps.octranspo.com is sending out alot of detours of buses that are running
January 11, 2026 at 3:58 AM
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Bus unreliability at OC Transpo
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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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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OC Transpo memo admits bus service falling short as riders face cancellations and long waits
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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January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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⚠️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) 
January 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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OC Transpo apologizes after surge of bus cancelations
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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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January 10, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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OC Transpo: maintenance issues causing rise in undelivered bus trips
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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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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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...
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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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
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.
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Line 1, 2 problems disrupt tra...
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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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January 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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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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January 8, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Heating issues cause some new Para Transpo buses to be pulled
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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January 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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helps.octranspo.com
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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January 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Out-of-service @helps.octranspo.com bus catches fire
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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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January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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New Para Transpo buses pulled off the road with heater issues @ctvottawa.bsky.social
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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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January 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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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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January 6, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Happy first birthday O-Train lines 2 and 4: marking one year since launch
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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January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Regina's electric buses put to the test
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Regina’s electric buses put to the test during their first winter
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January 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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What is the hold up on E-Buses
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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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January 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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“It’s gross,” Ottawa transit riders surprised by 2026 fare increase
“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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January 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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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
January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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#ottcity transit fares go up again some wonder if it is worth it #ottpoli
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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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January 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM