Comfort

Most buses are air-conditioned for summer comfort, and more than half the buses and the O-Train are fully accessible with no stairs for easy boarding. Most trips during the mid-day will have an accessible bus, and most buses can “kneel” or lower to the curb so that boarding is easier.

Priority seating is available near the front of the bus for anyone who has difficulty standing.

If you need assistance to travel, you can get a free Attendant card. The Attendant card will allow someone to accompany you on OC Transpo at no charge when you pay your fare.

Fares

On Wednesdays, senior riders aged 65 + ride free of charge. Please be prepared to show proof of age to the operator.

A discounted monthly pass is available for seniors who are 65 +. The pass lets you ride any route, including the O-Train. If you pay with cash and take more than four return trips a month, a pass will save you money. You'll need to get an OC Transpo seniors photo ID card to accompany your pass — available at any OC Transpo Sales and Information Centre.

Annual Senior Pass:

• Convenient one-piece pass and ID card
• 2010 pass valid from January 1 to December 31 for just $381
• No more month-end lineups
• Only available at OC Transpo Sales Centres - for seniors 65 +
• Pass Protection Plan included at no extra cost

Tips

The bus operator can help make your trip easier.

You can ask the bus operator to:

• “kneel” or lower the bus, or extend the ramp so that boarding is easier
• make a “priority seating” announcement if you find that all the priority seats are full
• wait until you are seated before pulling away from the stop
• announce your destination stop

Conventional Transit and Taxi Coupon

For anyone unable to safely use OC Transpo’s conventional transit service, Para Transpo’s door-to-door service may be an option. Check your eligibility.

The Taxi Coupon program is a pilot project that allows Para Transpo customers to take discounted taxi service as an alternative to Para Transpo. You can book your trip, at your convenience, with participating Ottawa taxi companies and save 40% off the regular taxi fare.