OC Transpo decided to run its 16-year-old articulated buses in operation to support daily operations. The transport operator currently faces a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have failed to recover fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic totals.

CTV News published details regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the financial pressures facing the operator. The budget gap continues while passenger totals remain well below former levels. In other transport updates, thousands of youth travelled on Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to handle its vehicle network and finances throughout these difficult conditions.