OC Transpo’s Big Fixes for Better Transit

OC Transpo is revving up transit with two free fare weekends this year — one just as students return to school, the other after the LRT’s east extension opens — all part of a bold recovery plan following reliability woes. Facing bus breakdowns and LRT capacity issues, the city’s rolling out new articulated buses, extended Para Transpo hours, and major upgrades to the LRT’s power system to beat freezing rain. Smart scheduling tweaks, powered by data, are already boosting on-time performance, while older buses — including double-deckers — are being retired and electric models are cutting emissions. Plus, transit priority lanes are helping buses glide through traffic. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eda8119cb05f52c6