OC Transpo plans to keep its 16-year-old articulated buses on the road to maintain service. The transit provider currently faces a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not rebounded fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic figures.

CTV News published details regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the budget shortfall facing the operator. The budget gap persists while passenger totals continue below former rates. In other transport updates, thousands of youth rode Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to handle its vehicle network and finances under these difficult conditions.