Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁
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Hi! We're a group advocating for better public transit in the city of Ottawa, because goodness knows, we need it! See details at our website: www.ottawatransitriders.ca
TTC considering a fare freeze for a 3rd year in a row
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TTC proposing fare freeze in 2026, while capital budget concerns persist | CBC News
The TTC is proposing to freeze fares for the third straight year, while drawing on about half of its reserves to make the 2026 budget work, according to an update presented to the commission’s strateg...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
TTC considering a fare freeze for a 3rd year in a row
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Coroner's office calls for cle...
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Coroner's office calls for clearer definition of e-bikes in Ontario | CBC News
An expert panel is calling on the Ontario government to tighten its definition of what counts as an e-bike, in an attempt to improve safety and reduce the number of fatal crashes.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Coroner's office calls for cle...
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Former mayor Jim Watson, 14 ot...
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Former mayor Jim Watson among those to get 2025 Order of Ottawa on Thursday | CBC News
Former mayor Jim Watson will be back at city hall Thursday as one of the latest honourees to receive the Order of Ottawa.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Former mayor Jim Watson, 14 ot...
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Transit violence rising across...
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Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities by nearly 300% | CBC News
A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada's biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Transit violence rising across...
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Eastern LRT opening ‘definitely achievable by early 2026
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Eastern LRT opening ‘definitely achievable' by early 2026, says OC Transpo | CBC News
The head of OC Transpo has told Ottawa city councillors that getting the eastern LRT extension to Orléans open by the first quarter of 2026 is achievable.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Eastern LRT opening ‘definitely achievable by early 2026
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The monthly Transit Committee Meeting is in progress. 22 delegates are waiting to speak on the 2026 budget
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The monthly Transit Committee Meeting is in progress. 22 delegates are waiting to speak on the 2026 budget
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Transit Committee to vote on budget that includes fare increases
Transit Committee to vote on budget that includes fare increases
Ottawa’s Transit Committee is set to vote on the city’s latest budget, one that includes fare hikes for transit riders. CTV’s Kimberley Johnson reports.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Transit Committee to vote on budget that includes fare increases
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Extending OC Transpo transfer window could cost nearly $1 million, staff say
Extending OC Transpo transfer window could cost nearly $1 million, staff say
Extending the OC Transpo transfer window an additional 30 minutes would cost Ottawa’s transit service nearly $1 million in lost revenue, according to staff.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Extending OC Transpo transfer window could cost nearly $1 million, staff say
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The public washrooms at Bayview station are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The public washrooms at Bayview station are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Fare increases should come with service improvements, OC Transpo riders say
Fare increases should come with service improvements, OC Transpo riders say
The City of Ottawa’s Transit Committee will soon be voting on the 2026 budget which includes a proposed increase in transit fares, and some OC Transpo users say they would like to see the extra funds go toward improving service.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fare increases should come with service improvements, OC Transpo riders say
Boosting OC Transpo's transfer would have a hefty price?
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Boosting OC Transpo's transfer window would have hefty price tag, city says | CBC News
Barrhaven West Coun. David Hill put forward a motion in September for staff to look at ways of increasing the transfer window as some OC Transpo riders' trips were so long, they were paying twice. Acc...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Boosting OC Transpo's transfer would have a hefty price?
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Nov. 22, 9 am - 1 pm, routes 68, 110, 161, 163, and 168 will detour around the Kanata Santa Claus Parade (portions of Rothesay Drive, Castlefrank Road and Abbeyhill Drive, closed). www.octranspo.com/en...
November 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nov. 22, 9 am - 1 pm, routes 68, 110, 161, 163, and 168 will detour around the Kanata Santa Claus Parade (portions of Rothesay Drive, Castlefrank Road and Abbeyhill Drive, closed). www.octranspo.com/en...
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Nov 22, 6:30 am - 3 pm, the Help Santa Toy Parade will close several roads downtown. Routes 5, 14, 18, 56 and 85 to detour. www.octranspo.com/en...
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Nov 22, 6:30 am - 3 pm, the Help Santa Toy Parade will close several roads downtown. Routes 5, 14, 18, 56 and 85 to detour. www.octranspo.com/en...
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Capital Current's Jake Steele and Chidimma Aliozor write about the negative feedback the 82 route is getting from its riders.
#Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #Community
Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/exponentiall...
#Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #Community
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“Exponentially terrible”: Redesigned Route 82 works against Knoxdale-Merivale commute, bus riders say - Capital Current
Ottawa's Route 82 absorbed two other bus lines under New Ways to Bus. Riders now say the three-in-one route is unreliable and inconvenient.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Capital Current's Jake Steele and Chidimma Aliozor write about the negative feedback the 82 route is getting from its riders.
#Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #Community
Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/exponentiall...
#Ottawa #OCTranspo #Bussing #Community
Read about it here: capitalcurrent.ca/exponentiall...
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🚇Line 1 Alert: Trains are being held at some stations due to a stopped train. Delays may be experienced, as a result. We are working to resolve the matter. Updates to follow.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🚇Line 1 Alert: Trains are being held at some stations due to a stopped train. Delays may be experienced, as a result. We are working to resolve the matter. Updates to follow.
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🚇Line 4 Alert: Delays may be experienced.
Route 105 bus service is available between:
➡️ Airport & South Keys
✅Line 2 remains in service.
Route 105 bus service is available between:
➡️ Airport & South Keys
✅Line 2 remains in service.
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
🚇Line 4 Alert: Delays may be experienced.
Route 105 bus service is available between:
➡️ Airport & South Keys
✅Line 2 remains in service.
Route 105 bus service is available between:
➡️ Airport & South Keys
✅Line 2 remains in service.
O-Train Stage 2 budget cracks 5 billion dollars as delays and legal fees push up cost #ottpoli #ottnews
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O-Train Stage 2 budget cracks $5B as delays and legal fees pile up | CBC News
The city is asking for more than $150 million in extra funding for the O-Train next year as delays and legal fees push up costs, while a contingency buffer needs to be padded again.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
O-Train Stage 2 budget cracks 5 billion dollars as delays and legal fees push up cost #ottpoli #ottnews
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Very interesting to hear that CBC is looking to talk to people who live without a car
@otttransitriders.bsky.social
and
@freetransitottawa.bsky.social
- I'll bet you know people! Email "earth (at) cbc. ca"
@otttransitriders.bsky.social
and
@freetransitottawa.bsky.social
- I'll bet you know people! Email "earth (at) cbc. ca"
November 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Very interesting to hear that CBC is looking to talk to people who live without a car
@otttransitriders.bsky.social
and
@freetransitottawa.bsky.social
- I'll bet you know people! Email "earth (at) cbc. ca"
@otttransitriders.bsky.social
and
@freetransitottawa.bsky.social
- I'll bet you know people! Email "earth (at) cbc. ca"
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🚇Line 1: Due to a stopped train,
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only between Tremblay and Blair station.
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
We are working to resolve as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience.
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only between Tremblay and Blair station.
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
We are working to resolve as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience.
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 AM
🚇Line 1: Due to a stopped train,
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only between Tremblay and Blair station.
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
We are working to resolve as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience.
⚠️ Service is operating on the eastbound platforms only between Tremblay and Blair station.
Please listen to on-board and station announcements for more information.
We are working to resolve as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience.
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Full closure of Kichi Zībī Mīkan from November 14-17, between Dominion Station and Lincoln Fields Station. Routes 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, and 75 will detour. www.octranspo.com/en...
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Full closure of Kichi Zībī Mīkan from November 14-17, between Dominion Station and Lincoln Fields Station. Routes 57, 61, 62, 63, 74, and 75 will detour. www.octranspo.com/en...
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2026 City of Ottawa draft budget to be tabled Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
2026 City of Ottawa draft budget to be tabled Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
Ottawa residents will find out how the City of Ottawa plans to spend their tax dollars next year, when the 2026 city budget is tabled on Wednesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
2026 City of Ottawa draft budget to be tabled Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
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November 11, 7 am - 3:30pm, road closures and detours will be in effect for Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies (downtown, Westboro, Orléans, Vanier, Stittsville). www.octranspo.com/en...
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
November 11, 7 am - 3:30pm, road closures and detours will be in effect for Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies (downtown, Westboro, Orléans, Vanier, Stittsville). www.octranspo.com/en...
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Several organizations have raised concerns with the Administrative Labour Tribunal, tasked on Monday to look into which essential services must be maintained during the strike by 4,500 STM bus drivers and Metro operators on Nov. 15 and 16.
Montreal transit strike: Tribunal reviews essential services for upcoming STM walkout
Several organizations have raised concerns with the Administrative Labour Tribunal, tasked on Monday to look into which essential services must be maintained during the strike by 4,500 STM bus drivers and Metro operators on Nov. 15 and 16.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Several organizations have raised concerns with the Administrative Labour Tribunal, tasked on Monday to look into which essential services must be maintained during the strike by 4,500 STM bus drivers and Metro operators on Nov. 15 and 16.
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O-Train Line 4 service resumes after mechanical issue disrupts service to Ottawa Airport
O-Train Line 4 service resumes after mechanical issue disrupts service to Ottawa Airport
O-Train Line 4 service resumed Monday morning after a mechanical issue disrupted service for several hours.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
O-Train Line 4 service resumes after mechanical issue disrupts service to Ottawa Airport