OC Transpo plans to keep its 16-year-old articulated buses in operation to keep routes active. The transit provider currently faces a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not rebounded fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic figures.

CTV News outlined the strategy regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the economic strain facing the operator. The budget gap persists while passenger totals continue below former levels. In further local news, thousands of youth rode Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to manage its fleet and finances under these difficult conditions.