Oc transpo says recent failures with presto card readers arent being caused by the system itself, but a glitch in how the card readers process information they receive from computers on board buses. Using your adult presto card to pay for your childs fare on buses only you can pay for your childs fare with your presto epurse. The agencys bus system has 170 routes and 43 bus rapid transit. Using your card on oc transpo buses and the otrain once your card is loaded and ready to go, you can use it to pay for your travels. Oc transpo bus driver tests positive for covid19 the operator drove five buses serving several different routes in the three days before selfisolating, the head of oc transpo said. Prestooc transpo bad experience when i try to ride the bus in the morning, my pass did not work. This second letter recommends that oc transpo and via rail create standard operating procedures for dealing. Transpo cards trick cards and wallet easy printed instructions. You will find many oc transpo related info that you may find interesting. The presto smartcard is the best value you can use money stored on your presto card here in ottawa even if you bought your card in another city. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Parapay presto my alerts travel planner trip plans. Transitway between campus and rr174 before the june 28, 2015 shutdown duration. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more.
You will find many oc transporelated info that you may find interesting. According to my supervisor i was the only coop student that he knew ever to possess a license like that. You can pay per ride, per 1, 3, 5 or 7 days, or per month. Oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. She wasnt expecting to be denied a ride by a bus driver who didnt. They talk about buses and bus drivers, showing oc transpo s 6640 signed as special. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via. Jun 28, 2019 bit of an odd place to find oc transpo, but here you go. An articulated oc transpo bus arrives in front of you. Nov 25, 2014 at age 12, lyndsey westgarthsmith is an oc transpo veteran who regularly travels the bus alone using her own presto card.
A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 7 salaries wages for 6 jobs at oc transpo. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. Mostly new flyer invero buses, with the majority of the others being daimlerchrysler orion vi buses. Although the video captured the end of the incident, the teenagers did curse and insult the driver. The many features in this app helps tourists and daily commuters find bus stops, light rail train lrt otrain terminals, obtain. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses. What is the annual salary of an oc transpo bus driver. See oc transpo site oc transpos free fare special for seniors. Then, tap your a card to open the gate for your support person.
The bus driver was very rude but i tried to explain and showed him my proof of purchase the email i received for the monthly pass from presto that i bought the montly pass on my cell phone. Thomas, the bus driver, was charged with careless driving. Bit of an odd place to find oc transpo, but here you go. Ottawa woman treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in the rain with all of her luggage because her presto card. Oc transpo customer service oc transpo phone number oc. Sb9 when is a sailboat the standon vessel in relations to a recreational power boat. Dec 26, 2014 i remember when i did my coop at oc transpo last summer i told one of the supervisors that i had dfz license they were apparently pretty shocked. Driveroperator former employee ottawa, on 20 september 2016. Presto readers failing to cope with oc transpo route. The app received recognition for the getting around category at the apps4ottawa contest that ran in february 2011. Presto readers failing to cope with oc transpo route changes.
The values of the cards you get will vary from those shown in the photo or video. Oc transpo application process national capital region. Your transfer is your proof of purchase where it is required. You may get a 7 of hearts and jack of diamonds, for example.
Parapay presto my alerts travel planner main navigation open. This web app works on all phones and is based on ottawa city oc transpo gps info, not just the oc transpo bus schedule. You can use money stored on your presto card here in ottawa even if you bought your card in another city. This web site is dedicated to all bus and transit enthusiasts. Wait for your driver to hand you a transfer for your child. The second potential factor was a video screen located above the drivers work station used to keep an eye on passengers on. Oc transpos otrain is a light metro system consisting of two lines.
Seniors 65 and older can ride free allday on wednesdays. May 06, 2016 although the video captured the end of the incident, the teenagers did curse and insult the driver. Whether its pay per ride or monthly pass, always tap your card when boarding. At age 12, lyndsey westgarthsmith is an oc transpo veteran who regularly travels the bus alone using her own presto card.
Oc transpo enthusiast page alexander dennis enviro500. Let your driver know that you would like to pay an additional child fare. May, 2018 oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited.
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. Girl, 12, refused oc transpo ride by driver who questioned. Perride fares include free transfers between all oc transpo, otrain and sto routes. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. New 2015 alexander dennis enviro500 goanywhere double decker bus.
What is the annual salary of an oc transpo bus driver answers. You dont have change, or your presto card, but you board through one of the back doors of the bus anyway even though youre a little. The shields will be designed to restrict customer access to the operators area, according to a memo from general manager john manconi. Then, tap your acard to open the gate for your support person. On may 3, 2020, the trillium line was shut down for two years to accommodate the extension and upgrading of the line. Forest atkinson, affectionately known as the turtle lady, has 1,800 chocolate turtles tucked under her christmas tree one for every oc transpo driver in ottawa. I remember when i did my coop at oc transpo last summer i told one of the supervisors that i had dfz license they were apparently pretty shocked. If you are using a monthly semester pass then there is no issues.
Oc transpo s otrain is a light metro system consisting of two lines. The access pass is the same price as the community pass. The interview board is comprised of two or three members and is conducted in a question and answer format. Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. This is apparently a segment of a sesame street episode, called b is for bus driver, filmed in ottawa by a company called gapc entertainment. A bylaw officer, along with the oc transpo supervisor were called to the scene to speak to the. Animation shows the last moments of the fatal 20 oc transpo bus crash duration. Ottawa police release image of man accused of assaulting an oc transpo bus driver. You do not need to tap or pay your fare when boarding the bus and all fare gates will be open. Ottawas turtle lady brightens up the holidays for ottawas. Dec 09, 2017 forest atkinson, affectionately known as the turtle lady, has 1,800 chocolate turtles tucked under her christmas tree one for every oc transpo driver in ottawa.
As of january 10, 2019 there is no longer a requirement for the sto oc transpo smart card. You cannot pay for more than one fare at fare gates. Note on the interoperability of the oc transpo ottawa and sto gatineau bus systems. If you use the ewallet or bus tickets then you need to be aware that you cant start a trip on sto with oc transpo tickets or the presto ewallet, you will need to pay cash or use sto. Ottawa transit previously known as my oc transpo is a unique transportation app that helps you find your way around ottawa and the valley.
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