Bus service identification, oc transpo 2018 route network, and oc transpo fare system. You are sad people, if you are really serious about corruption within the city of ottawa, then go bigger than this as not many will give a rats behind about a few dvds being peddled at oc as they do about millions, upon millions of their tax dollars being misspent each year. The 2008 strike only lasted about 3 weeks once the union members started to. A new system map is printed every september, in conjunction with. Sep 27, 2014 a public servant who was sitting in the second row on the upper level of the oc transpo doubledecker bus that collided with a train has filed a new lawsuit against the city and the drivers estate. Oc transpo bus driver super courageous for defending. Woman says oc transpo driver reluctant to help harassed female passengers. Many times i have gone over and beyond as a bus driver. Woman says oc transpo driver reluctant to help harassed. Passenger thrown from oc transpo bus during crash with train. The dedicated busways ensure that buses and emergency vehicles on the transitway rarely intersect directly with the regular traffic, and make it. There were at least eight or nine passengers on the bus while the woman was. Apr 18, 2010 25 responses to youtube video of illegal dvd sales at oc transpo joe says. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect.
Ottawa bus driver praised for going extra mile to help. Sep 19, 20 the accident took place shortly before 9 a. Ottawaan ottawa bus driver who stood in a snowbank to help people board during this weeks snowstorm will be rewarded for his effort. All information shown here are considered accurate. Also, there are thousands of people that work for oc transpo that continue to make this service possible. If you are the driver, you get into the car with a much. But it was a different, gruesome story aboard the illfated bus, which oc transpo chief john manconi said can carry 90 passengers. Lately all i have been hearing about oc transpo drivers is bad things. Oc transpo drivers tired of their treatment ctv news.
The anger from the passengers is rightful because their schedules are. Oc transpos brutally honest job ad hopes to lure new recruits. Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. Happy returns identification plan helps customers protect their items in the event of loss on oc transpo buses. These powers are limited to incidents on or related to properties and vehicles owned, occupied, or leased by oc transpo.
Oc transpo drivers say theyve had enough of constantly being the target of passenger and management criticism. Like dealing with customers is solely a bus driver burden. Also a few new flyer articulated buses, nova bus lfs lowfloor buses, mci classic buses, and gmc new look buses. Atu 279 president garry queale questioned the number of legitimate complaints in that pool and transit commissioner keith egli. Oc transpo says it is investigating after a woman said one of its drivers was reluctant to help female passengers who were being harassed by a. Lisa macleod offers provincial help during ottawa transit woes. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission cptdb wiki. Oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 cbc news cbc. Some passengers on an oc transpo bus in barrhaven got a jolt this morning when the driver had to slam on the brakes before a train passed by at the same rail crossing where six people lost their. Management has a general concern for the well being of its employees. The anger from the passengers is rightful because their schedules. It comprises a series of busonly roadways and reserved lanes on city streets and highways. Carlo difelice stood in a snowbank and helped passengers board his bus during tuesdays snowstorm in ottawa. Ctvs leanne cusack reports on the lighter moments helping people.
Oc transpo bus drivers away from disabled individuals oc transpo yesterday 170112 at blair station at 2100, two 95 buses back to back, not packed drove away from the platform when a visibly disable individual wanted to get on and was at the side waving down the buses. Passenger vehicles smith system driver improvement. A public servant who was sitting in the second row on the upper level of the oc transpo doubledecker bus that collided with a train has filed a new lawsuit against the city and the drivers estate. A veteran oc transpo driver is refusing to wear her uniform on the job to protest the. The lawsuits were filed by one of the injured passengers and by the. It took four passengers to lift one rider in a wheelchair off the bus, since they couldnt lower the bus ramp. With technology advances of today, you can pretty well film something and. They said theyve been spit on, sworn at and yelled at, and recent events are making. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses cbc news. Oc transpo bus driver loses it on passenger youtube. For example, i had dropped off almost standing load of passengers beyond my routes.
Rear boarding and physical separation of the driver from most of the rest of the passengers was in place by then. Some time i even dropped off passengers on my brake time so they dont miss the game. Driver sheds oc transpo logo to protest harassment from frustrated. Despite the best efforts, errors may occur and are unintentional. 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. Drivers of these vehicles deal with frequent stops, strict time constraints and unpredictable pedestrians. Oc transpo bus drivers away from disabled individuals. If youre in a powered wheelchair, you drive up the ramp. My school is great at getting jobs for students, and great for helping me do coop. Welcome to oc transpo 211a blast from the past news clip 10 bills banned from oc transpo fare boxes duration. The city of new orleans generates a blanket, free of charge film permit that is required to acquire all additional permits through other city agencies.
I boarded the route 8 oc transpo bus bound for gatineau heading north on alta. Heres how your oc transpo commute will change in the next. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. I take their rude comments and lack of care for their customers lightly and try not to let it bother me. An unidentified man has been accused of assaulting an oc transpo bus driver at 7.
Oc transpo driver partially liable in a 2008 collision that killed three. He did not know how many were on it at the time of the crash. One of my favorite habitudes is found in book one of our series. People get into a car with different perspectives, based on whether they are driving the car, or merely a passenger on the trip. The front of the oc transpo bus was sheared off in the collision. They have the added stress of protecting their employers brand by ensuring that all passengers have a positive experience. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via rail train in the ottawa suburb of barrhaven on 18 september 20, that killed six people. It seems like everyone is talking about the video thats surfaced recently of an oc transpo operator absolutely ripping in to a rider on his bus, not just laying down some ridiculous personal insults but unleashing some pretty ugly profanity all within earshot of young kids, no less. Oc transpo driver assaulted after bus leaves athletics the. In october 2015, a memorial park was opened beside the fallowfield park and ride which features six sections honouring each of the six victims. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. Oc transpo driver assaulted after bus leaves athletics. The shields will be designed to restrict customer access to the operators area, according to a memo from general manager john manconi that will be presented at wednesdays transit commission.
Driver collides headon with oc transpo bus on vanier parkway. My school is great at getting jobs for students, and great for helping me do. Passenger vehicles come with a unique set of challenges. Oc transpo bus driver super courageous for defending woman in niqab from taunts more hailey dejong, a convert to islam who started wearing a niqab in the fall of 2015, told cbc radios ottawa morning on tuesday that she hopped onto a no. Nov 15, 2011 it took four passengers to lift one rider in a wheelchair off the bus, since they couldnt lower the bus ramp. Review our policies regarding driver and passenger safety below. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. Nov 03, 2011 i was riding the 96 back to kanata from downtown ottawa and its just me, a 20 something male, and the bus driver. Diane c bus driver at oc transpo nepean, ontario, canada 7 connections. In addition, drivers can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by tapping. Mccambridge said an oc transpo supervisor arrived, and then the driver returned. Crews clear scene of deadly ottawa bustrain crash ctvnews. Ottawa mayor jim watson said he supports oc transpos decision to silence a bus driver known for crooning while transporting passengers.
Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. City officials are investigating a bus driver who passengers say. After complaints from passengers, he was asked to stop. In late march, jason hargrove, a public bus driver in detroit, posted a live facebook video. Laurent, did not call out a bus stop at the physical recreation centre of carleton university, a major bus stop, thereby not complying with decision no. From september 2002 some service in rural areas has been operated under contract by laidlaw inc. Recordings of first responders reveal frantic bid to help. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. Angry driver gives oc transpo a bad name it seems like everyone is talking about the video thats surfaced recently of an oc transpo operator absolutely ripping in to a rider on his bus, not just laying down some ridiculous personal insults but unleashing some pretty ugly profanity all within earshot of young kids, no less. Oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. Feb 01, 2018 welcome to oc transpo 211a blast from the past news clip 10 bills banned from oc transpo fare boxes duration. Use the paa to tell the operator about an emergency at the back of the bus or on the top deck. Crews clear scene of deadly ottawa bustrain crash ctv news. Dec 30, 2015 ottawaan ottawa bus driver who stood in a snowbank to help people board during this weeks snowstorm will be rewarded for his effort.
Passenger thrown from oc transpo bus during crash with. The man in his 30s suffered serious but not lifethreatening injuries while t here were very minor injuries among the handful of passengers aboard the bus at the time of the 9. I take their rude comments and lack of care for their customers. Mostly new flyer invero buses, with the majority of the others being daimlerchrysler orion vi buses. Its simply a fresh way to communicate a growing issue in our culture today. Oc s average weekday ridership is 346,800 and covers 4 sq. Smartphone videos catching transit workers often ctv news. They promote workplace wellness programs, as well as offer peer support and employee assistance programs. I was riding the 96 back to kanata from downtown ottawa and its just me, a 20 something male, and the bus driver. There are approximately 2,734 people employed by oc transpo, and 6,360 bus stops located across the city of ottawa. Ottawa partially liable in 2008 oc transpo crash that killed 3.
City officials are investigating a bus driver who passengers say abandoned. 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. Wednesday after an oc transpo bus collided with a via rail passenger train at a level rail crossing in southwest ottawa. 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. Diesel light rail service begun 2001 over tracks of the city owned capital railway. It operates an integrated hubandspoke system that includes light metro, bus rapid transit, conventional bus routes, and paratranspo an accessible system for rides using wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Sep 18, 20 the front of the oc transpo bus was sheared off in the collision. May 16, 2018 oc transpo bus in downtown ottawa, february 28, 2018. On the oneyear anniversary of the incident, city facility flags were lowered to halfmast. Ottawa mayor backs silencing singing bus driver cbc news. A driver had to be extricated from his vehicle by firefighters after he collided headon with an oc transpo bus on the vanier parkway sunday night. The dedicated busways ensure that buses and emergency vehicles on the transitway rarely intersect directly with the regular traffic, and make it possible for them to continue at full speed even during. Do transit employers have a legal duty to prohibit passengers.
Look for passenger assistance alarms paas on articulated long buses and doubledeckers. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Oc transpo 01 january 2001 present owned by the newly enlarged city of ottawa. Oc transpo will be testing protective barriers that will separate bus passengers from drivers as part of a pilot project later this year, according to a memo from general manager john manconi. Tips to help you ride safely every step of your journey. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous.
On 11 july 2014, the city of ottawa decided to retire oc transpo route 76, replacing it with route 72 in the fall schedule. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses. Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing a teenaged girl from jumping off the mackenzie king bridge. During the bus ride i had my ear buds in listening to music. Film new orleans acts as a liaison for all film and video projects working in the city. The ottawa citizen reported a few weeks ago that riders made 178 complaints about drivers using electronic devices behind the wheel between the yearlong period from april 1, 2010, to march 31, 2011. A video capturing his efforts has been viewed online more than 400,000 times. Oc transpo has since announced that difelice will receive an official commendation. They get payed extremely well to deal with customers as i see it.
Photo mike vlasveld two ottawa bus drivers are being recognized after preventing. Wednesday after an oc transpo bus collided with a via rail passenger train at a level rail crossing in. You can pay per ride, per 1, 3, 5 or 7 days, or per month. Ottawa police are asking for the publics help finding david inutiq, who is wanted on. There may be passengers entering the car who have respiratory issues or may be. Ottawa bus driver praised for going extra mile to help passengers. Hard brake at scene of fatal crash being investigated by oc. Oc transpo driver praised for helping passengers board.
The posting from the city of ottawa to attract new bus drivers warns of. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. Ill probably do coop next year at oc transpo to learn more about the company and make myself more successful. 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. All of them thanked me but none of them ever filed a formal compliment. Oc transpo today released three reports that include important information about changes to transit service that will be made when the otrain confederation line opens in 2018. Jan 05, 2008 yea, ive been checking the ottawa site for quite a while.
Yves roy, known as the singing bus driver, was told to stop. I was contacted by cbc radio yesterday for my opinion on an incident on an ottawa bus involving a driver who was filmed verbally abusing a. Man who filmed ahmaud arbery shooting charged with murder. Oc transpo customers can receive free coded labels and cards which can be placed on bus pass photo id cards, cell phones, purses, wallets, umbrellas, musical instruments, backpacks etc. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto.
Shellshocked passengers reported seeing bodies on the ground and first responders crowding around the injured. He was so indifferent back to video i heard him saying some weird stuff to her, ferderber said. Yea, ive been checking the ottawa site for quite a while. The transitway is a bus rapid transit brt network operated by oc transpo in ottawa, ontario, canada. Nov 17, 2011 oc transpo drivers say theyve had enough of constantly being the target of passenger and management criticism. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Oc transpo says in a tweet the driver will be receiving. The anger from the passengers is rightful because their schedules are messed up because of the nonsense of oc transpo but they the. As of wednesday afternoon, the video has been viewed more than 400,000 times and shared more than 11,000 times. Show your bus driver you care this weekend, says oc transpo.
Oc transpo has a fleet of 944 buses that run on regular streets, all of which are fully accessible lowfloor buses. The man was acting strangely before slapping the rear of a female passenger and punching and kicking the driver, according to witnesses. Woman says oc transpo driver reluctant to help harassed female. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada that carries approximately 97.
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. Oc transpo bus driver super courageous for defending woman. Mccambridge said an oc transpo supervisor arrived, and then the driver. The man was acting strangely before slapping the rear of a female passenger and punching and kicking the.
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