Senior Riders
OC Transpo's free fare special for seniors just got better!
Seniors 65 and older can ride free:
- Wednesdays, all day, and
- Mondays and Fridays, after 12 noon
This offer includes all bus routes and the O-Train, but does not include Para Transpo. Seniors should be prepared to show proof of age.
Comfort
Most buses are air-conditioned for summer comfort, and all of the buses and the O-Train are fully accessible for easy boarding.The 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
In addition to free fares all day on Wednesdays, seniors 65 and older can ride free on Mondays and Fridays after 12 noon.
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 Informataion Centres.
NOTE: The 2012 edition of the senior annual pass is not available. The alternative, until the PRESTO smartcards are introduced mid-year, are paper monthly passes, starting with the January 2012 pass.
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.
Cooperative Seating
Please be courteous and offer your seat to someone who may need it more.
Rider Respect
Your music may be your neighbour's noise - please consider others.