Edwin G. 1d ago

OCTranspo testing plastic seats in buses to replace fabric

Me: I’m old enough to remember comfortable seats with the STM 😵‍💫

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-testing-plastic-seats-for-potential-wider-use-on-its-buses-9.7151602
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OCTranspo teste des sièges en plastique dans les autobus pour remplacer le tissu

Moi: je suis assez vieux pour me souvenir des sièges confortables à la STM 😵‍💫

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OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on its buses | CBC News

OC Transpo is testing out plastic seats on one of its buses and asking riders what they think.

CBC
CBC Ottawa2d ago
OC Transpo testing plastic seats for potential wider use on buses
OC Transpo is testing out plastic seats on one of its buses and asking riders what they think.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-testing-plastic-seats-for-potential-wider-use-on-buses-9.7151602?cmp=rss
CBC Ottawa4d ago
OC Transpo closes all Line 1 station bathrooms due to vandalism, needles
OC Transpo says it has temporarily closed bathrooms at all Line 1 LRT stations due to a broad increase in vandalism and "needle use."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/lrt-line-1-bathrooms-closed-9.7148490?cmp=rss
CBC Ottawa4d ago
OC Transpo appointed managers who fell short of job requirements, says city AG
An auditor’s investigation has found that some management positions at OC Transpo were filled with candidates who didn’t meet minimum qualifications.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-appointed-managers-who-fell-short-of-job-requirements-says-city-ag-9.7148545?cmp=rss
Lent but not yet returnedMar 28
I had an *actually pleasant* ride on an #OCTranspo bus today (the 6 Rockcliffe, to boot 🤯 IYKYK) It’s been so long I had forgotten what it’s like. This city once had good transit and I miss it so much.
CBC TorontoMar 27
OC Transpo hires former TTC boss as new general manager
Rick Leary, who headed the Toronto Transit Commission from 2017 to 2024, will take the helm at OC Transpo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/rick-leary-transit-ottawa-toronto-boston-9.7144348?cmp=rss
CBC OttawaMar 27
OC Transpo hires former TTC CEO as new general manager
Rick Leary, who headed the Toronto Transit Commission from 2017 to 2024, will take the helm at OC Transpo.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-hires-former-ttc-ceo-as-new-general-manager-9.7144348?cmp=rss
CBC OttawaMar 26
OC Transpo deficit for last year swells to $52M
The shortfall came from lower fare revenue and dashed hopes of bailout money, as the transit deficit sinks even lower than the $47 million previously forecast.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/oc-transpo-deficit-for-last-year-swells-to-52m-9.7143015?cmp=rss
Edwin G. Mar 21

Ottawa will be trying bus only lanes on Bank St

https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/03/21/city-to-pilot-bus-only-lanes-on-bank-street/
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Ottawa mettre à l’essai des voies réservées aux autobus sur la rue Bank

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City to pilot bus-only lanes on Bank Street

City of Ottawa staff are recommending the implementation of bus-only lanes on Bank Street that could help decrease travel times.

CityNews Ottawa
CBC OttawaMar 21
What is arcing and why does it keep snapping the overhead LRT wires?
OC Transpo has blamed electric arcing for three power failures on the LRT. CBC’s Arthur White-Crummey spoke with transit officials and an engineer to find out why it keeps happening.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7131034?cmp=rss