Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁
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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁
@otttransitriders.bsky.social
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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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
January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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: 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
January 8, 2026 at 3:52 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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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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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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“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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January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM