OC Transpo intends to retain its 16-year-old articulated buses in operation to keep routes active. The transport operator currently confronts a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not rebounded fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic levels.

CTV News reported the plans regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the financial pressures facing the operator. The budget gap remains as passenger totals stay far under former benchmarks. In additional transit news, thousands of youth used Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to manage its fleet and budget during these current conditions.