Use the travel planner to know the route options between your origin and your destination. Oc transpo could be short on drivers july 2 cbc news. We are working alongside ottawa public health oph and are conducting contact tracing of individuals who have, or may have been, in close contact with the employee. The wife of an oc transpo driver is pleading for greater protection for her husband against covid19. You see, the city used to have a sort of trolley in the early 20th century, which was for some reason all but removed. They promote workplace wellness programs, as well as offer peer support and employee assistance programs. See oc transpo site oc transpo s free fare special for seniors. In the early 1980s, oc transpo began planning for a bus rapid transit system. There are 4 ways to get from queensway station oc transpo to russell square by plane or train. She used to love oc transpo and say people dont need to buy a car, even when they have a kid. In march, oc transpo implemented rear door boarding and blocked seats at the.
In case of emergency, follow the drivers instructions for the best way to exit. The oc transpo bus involved in fridays crash at westboro station was towed from the scene, revealing extensive damage, on jan. Regarding the sale of the enviro500 buses 12011203, where is this information coming from. The oc transpo bus driver charged earlier this year in connection with the fatal doubledecker bus crash at the westboro transit station on jan. Fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing ottawa bus driver duration. Student presto cards ottawa student transportation authority. Boston to oc transpo 9 ways to travel via train, plane. If you are paying with cash, always use the front doors riders with a valid and. Oc transpo studied the feasibility of double decker bus in 2006 and 2007. A prominent controversy at oc transpo is the citys light rail system. The drivers seat has arm rests and the stoprequest chime is different than all other oc transpo buses. Oc transpo ride on a 2009 orion vii ng hybrid from 1065 ramsey cresent to bayshore station.
Even kingston, by no means a model of effective transit, runs at a higher frequency on most routes. I just got an email brothers and sisters, check the driver s seat for booking information. He could have driven to the next stop after impatience gave way to exasperation but he stayed at the station while i searched. Cbc news has learned up to 200 drivers might not be available to work. Oc transpo driver jailed for childsex crimes back to video his disturbing admissions were revealed in an agreed statement of facts filed at his recent sentencing hearing in ottawa court. There are 4 ways to get from queensway station oc transpo to harrods by plane or train. Keep your handbag or knapsack on your lap instead of on the seat beside you and keep your valuables hidden. Oc transpo warns doubledecker drivers about overhang hazard. My views are my own, and do not represent the official view of oc transpo so dont. These buses are equipped with bike racks between may and october. Queensway station oc transpo to russell square 4 ways. New scheduling rules born out of the 200809 transit strike could leave oc transpo short on drivers the day after canada day.
I saw this on facebook, im not trying to harvest someone elses karma, but i thought a good news transit story might be good for this sub. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those qualified to continue with the selection process will be contacted. If an oc transpo bus driver is in a bad mood, you could be the target of their wrath, and for no justifiable reason at all. All passengers except those with accessibility issues must board through the rear door. Lrt and otrain frequency is fairly high, matching the frequency of the paris metro during peak times. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Wife of oc transpo driver speaks out about infection fears.
Queensway station oc transpo to sydenham station 4. It also has fare and contact information, oc related news releases, information on detours and cancelled trips, and a cumbersome travel planner that tells you how to get from point a to point b. Oc transpo and the city said, that data isnt meant for the public. This inventory will meet the ongoing operational bus operator requirements. Collision between oc transpo bus and via rail passenger train. It is encouraging transit users to comment about the app on the oc transpo website. This blog is one driver s uncensored view of life from behind the steering wheel of an oc transpo bus. Also, there are thousands of people that work for oc transpo that continue to make this service possible. All oc transpo buses are lowfloor equipped, 100% accessible, and include the. Oc transpo enthusiast page alexander dennis enviro500. Ontario launches plan to fight covid19 in beleaguered longterm care homes.
Your transfer is your proof of purchase where it is required. Then, in the middle of their explanation, they snuck in a little, plus, itll compete with our own applications thatll have city advertising opportunities. Seniors 65 and older can ride free allday on wednesdays. Oc transpo says that the app is being tested and is meant to offer a picture of future routes. Is there a way to find an oc transpo driver to thank them. Give up their seat to those with priority for example, persons with disabilities, seniors, pregnant women. Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under.
All oc transpo buses are lowfloor equipped, 100% accessible, and include the automated next stop announcement system nsas. Oc transpo driver jailed for childsex crimes ottawa citizen. Wife of oc transpo driver speaks out about infection fears cbc. These seats are meant to make travel easier for customers who have a hard. Today, we received confirmation that a member of the special constable unit at oc transpo has tested positive for covid.
I immediately called oc transpo once i got to my office but i was in. Highcontrast grab bars and handles at each seat and inside each entrance. Perride fares include free transfers between all oc transpo, otrain and sto routes. The application stage of the 20192020 bus operator recruitment inventory is now closed. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to allow for variations in the bus schedules. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. All our vehicles have clearlylabelled cooperative seating areas, either in front.
After 7 pm, you can request to have the driver let you leave a safe spot along the route that is closer to your destination. You can also find out more information on what tools oc transpo offers that make it easy for you to plan your trip, view bus stop and route schedules, detours. Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. Cooperative priority seating near the front of the bus for customers who have.
If you are sitting in a cooperative seat but dont need to be, please offer your place to someone who needs it. Oc transpo a view from the driver s seat ever wonder what that oc transpo driver is thinking behind those shades. It operates an integrated hubandspoke system that includes light metro, bus rapid transit, conventional bus routes, and paratranspo. Thank you a million times to the driver who stayed put until i got my ipod. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information.
Oc transpo s mobile website competently shows you the schedules for the stops, stations, and bus routes throughout the city. The drivers seat or the middle of the woods report post. See the planned 2019 system map for all the details. There is already a similar system with transpo buses. For oc transpo ill just give a quick summary about the downtown core, rather than documenting the huge number of changes to oc transpo bus routes all over the city. But like standing at a bus stop or on a bus tring to find out your conection time or usinfg this bus planner. Oc transpo drivers are instructed not to stare at the video monitor while driving. The new measure is designed to protect drivers from infection. Oc transpo s ready for rail 360degree tour of blair and lyon stations are your first look at the otrain line 1. Wait for your transfer to print before making your way to your seat. Oc transpo will no longer allow lrt line 1 passengers to board the train through the door that is closest to the train operator. My mother was in a pretty serious car accident this morning near mer bleue in orleans and while waiting for police and paramedics to come her door had to be pried open to get her out she says an oc transpo driver immediately stopped his bus and got out to make sure she was okay. A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 7 salaries wages for 6 jobs at oc transpo.
Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. Keep their hands and head inside the bus at all times. Oc transpo is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97. Give up your seat in the cooperative seating area to anyone who needs it. Wait for your transfer to print before heading to your seat. There are 4 ways to get from queensway station oc transpo to sydenham station by plane or train. And one of them she had to stand for the whole bus ride because she wanted to stay near her child in the stroller. The model of the double decker bus is enviro500 made by alexander dennis there are no spaces in enviro and 500, according to the companys brochure.
A young boy at the back of the bus rang the bell to get off at one of the stops along innes road. Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. Please exercise all precautions listed by ottawa public health and oc transpo to keep yourself safe and to stop the spread of covid19. Management has a general concern for the well being of its employees. Cause according to the travel planner on oc transpo s website, the three demo models are still in use. For example, lets say the plan is to run a bus route every 30 minutes. It isnt that noone offered her a seat, there is no seat by the stroller. The bus driver attempted to provide them with several warnings. The wife of an oc transpo driver is pleading for greater protection for her. Oc transpo bus frequency is roughly on par with rural regions elsewhere in the world.
Tell the bus driver or special constable if a stranger gets too close, makes them feel uncomfortable or asks personal questions keep their hands and head inside the bus at all times give up their seat to those with priority for example, persons with disabilities, seniors, pregnant women. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the. Oc transpo public transit information ottawa student. Ottawa transit users concerned about reliability of oc. Oc transpo is a prime and horrific example of the mean, passiveaggressive culture of behaviour that permeates this cold, bureaucratic town. Ready for rail 360degree tour of confederation line stations. There are 9 ways to get from boston to oc transpo by plane, bus, train, night bus or car.
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