



We will also be informing our customers of this change using all of our communications channels.Prominent signage will be placed at the front and rear doors to inform customers of the change.We are installing tape to separate the operator cab and accessible seating areas from the rest of the bus.All other customers must use the rear doors only.Customers with accessibility needs can continue to board at the front of the bus.This has been instituted in other European Transit Agencies and is supported by our Union Leadership and Management as a prudent mitigation measure. Starting today, we are immediately implementing rear door boarding on all conventional buses. OC Transpo is taking proactive steps throughout our operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the safety of our operators and our customers. Please visit our dedicated COVID-19 page for regular updates. OC Transpo is taking proactive steps throughout our operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
#Night in the woods ost train update
Ottawa City Council received an update today on Rideau Transit Group’s (RTG) Remediation Plan for O-Train Line 1. O-Train Line 2 will reopen when construction is complete. The buses replacing Line 2 will run every 12 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays, and every 15 minutes on Sundays, to provide additional capacity and space for physical distancing among customers onboard. O-Train Ambassadors will be located at Line 1 stations to help direct customers to R1 bus stops.Ĭustomers are also reminded that, on Sunday, May 3, O-Train Line 2 will be closed and replaced by bus service for construction of the Stage 2 O-Train expansion. As a reminder, transit services should only be used for essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.Įntrance grills and doors at most Line 1 stations will be closed during this time and customers will only have access to R1 bus stops. R1 bus service will operate frequently to ensure there is space to allow customers to follow physical distancing guidelines. The City has granted permission for Rideau Transit Group to complete this work due to the current low ridership resulting from COVID-19. These closures will enable Rideau Transit Group the opportunity to complete maintenance activities and work relating to issues that have impacted service. O-Train Line 1 will close temporarily and be replaced by R1 bus service on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, and again from Saturday, May 9 until Wednesday, May 13. O-Train Line 1 Frequently Asked QuestionsĪpO-Train Line 1 to be replaced temporarily by bus service May 2 to 3 and May 9 to 13.You can also find a variety of helpful tools and resources to plan your route and be ready for rail: We welcome your continued comments via the OC Customer Feedback form. During this time, we are collecting data and feedback, and are assessing what adjustments need to be made in order to meet the needs of our customers. With the introduction of any new service, there will be a period of transition and adjustment for our customers and for our operations. We know that this service transformation represents a major change to the travel patterns of our customers, and we thank them for their continued patience. We are maintaining staffing levels at Line 1 stations to guide and assist customers. We are working hard to improve reliability, minimize delays and keep our city moving. Updates will be posted regularly during this stabilization period. To keep our customers up to date about O-Train Line 1 service and new initiatives, OC Transpo has launched this new information tool to provide regular updates, background information and answers to frequently asked questions about Ottawa’s new multimodal service. OC Transpo is constantly looking for ways to implement suggestions, improve service, and respond to customer feedback. Test Para Transpo trip reservation and cancellation Web forms FAQs.Park & Ride permits - Terms and conditions.
