OC Transpo decided to run its 16-year-old articulated buses in active service to support daily operations. The transit provider currently confronts a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not rebounded fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic totals.

CTV News published details regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the budget shortfall facing the operator. The budget gap remains as passenger totals stay far under former benchmarks. In other transport updates, thousands of youth used Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to manage its fleet and finances throughout these difficult conditions.